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I have horrible feet so I was looking for something that would provide support and not hurt my bunion. I walk around a lot on pavement so I needed something that wasn't going to scar up my feet like all my other "work" shoes. They had to be appropriate enough for work (public relations) and play. I was skeptical at first because they are heavy duty! But the design and shape alone show that they are high quality. The toe separator seemed a little painful at first, but you get used to them. The footbed is really comfy. I am a size 9 US but got a 39 instead of a 40. They fit snugly against my foot. I think I could walk long distances in these without being in pain. They are hippie looking but I like that look and they are great with long skirts or pants. I recommend these for comfort and for style. Oh, and I got the brown and they are great with light or dark colors!

Birkenstock Sandal - The shoes were not initially comfortable at all, but they get better with a few wears and long walks. They look really nice and I have received numerous compliments on the shoes. I'd recommend them for aesthetic reasons, but not comfort.

Birkenstock - I really love these shoes, they are very stylish for Birkenstock and they look great with my summer outfits. I am a size 8.5 and ordered the 39. After wearing them though I am wondering if I should have returned them for the 40. They looked and felt like they fit but after wearing them my toes seem scrunched a little at the front of the shoe. They run a bit on the smaller side. Very comfortable though. I even hiked in them and no blisters.

Continues to live up to reputation - As far as Birks go, these are pretty stylish. The fit is good and the support is nice. The leather between the toes is thick and uncomfortable, but not unbearable. I went from cheap flip-flops to these and immediately noticed less pain in my knees and back. My heels hurt for a few days because the sole is so hard, but it's worth it for the support. I’ll buy these again. Maybe in the other color next time. I would like them in a softer leather.

Gizehs are great! Got a size smaller than my usual and in regular width after returning one size up at narrow width. These fit wonderfully. My only complaint is that the top flaps of the thongs only clear my toes by a 1/2 - 3/4 inch. I can live with this, as the shoe is still really cute on. As always, Zappos return and shipping policies are very generous - both times I ordered this shoe I was upgraded to next-day shipping, when it didn't have to be. Thanks so much!

Really comfortable shoe - I was a little ambivalent about buying Birkenstocks, but these are great. I just got them today and have been wearing them all day. They just started hurting my arch, but I think I'll get used to it. The golden brown color is really nice and shimmery. They are kind of bulky, but worth it for how comfortable they are. I am usually a 7 1/2, sometimes an 8 and I got the 38 with a regular width and it fits perfectly.

Not extremely comfortable - They are very cute, but not very comfortable.

Sizing - I ordered these shoes for a friend as a gift. I’ve had my own Gizeh pair for eons. Her shoe size is a 7, so I purchased a 38 for her... TOO big. Kept them for me (I wear an 8, but the 38s fit me) and ordered 37s for her. She kept the 37s, but they're still a little big. I was a little disappointed that the shoe sizes were so inaccurate...

Great arch support! I have terrible arches and can't wear regular flip-flops or sandals. These are my first Birkenstocks and I like that they are comfortable and cute. They do run a size large, but Zappos had great service and sent me a smaller size within two days of my call.

Overall a good sandal - I've had a pair of these for years, but hardly wore them because the thong rubbed my toe so badly. I took them to my shoe repair guy, who put a piece of soft leather around the thong. Now they're quite comfortable and I'm ordering another pair.

Very cute but take some getting used to. I'm still getting used to the piece between the toes, but I don't wear flip-flops, so I wasn't very accustomed to that style of sandal. I love how they look though.

Birkenstock’s with "Style" I wanted Birkenstock's legendary comfort but couldn't get past the dowdy style until I saw a friend wearing the Gizeh sandals. I bought them in a groovy paisley floral and get tons of compliments.

Cute, but hard to break in - I haven't worn these shoes enough to know if they're going to break in well, but after a couple of days of wear, my (admittedly very, very sensitive feet) are extremely sore on the soles -- so sore that it hurts to stand barefoot. They're really cute, so I hope they work out.

You either are a Birkenstock kind of woman or you aren't. I guess I'm not, because I felt in these sandals like I've felt in all other shoes of this brand: like a big plodding Frankenstein's monster. Good shoes if you like Birks - they just might not be your style. Oh, and the "golden brown" is literally metallic gold.

I love the comfortable sole, the look of the shoe (a more feminine style) and the metallic sheen. Finally, I thought I could follow my rheumatologist's advice and get Birks! Sadly, the toe thing is positioned too close to the top of the shoe, such that my longish toes hang over the top, whereas my heel slides too far up the shoe (making it look too small at the toes and too big at the heel). Maybe I just have weird feet? Didn't work for me. I'm bummed.

Cute Birks - I am happy with my Birks but it's taking a while to break them in. The style is very cute compared to the classic Birks.

These Birks are not too bad for someone trying to avoid the "look" of Birk while still getting the nice footbed associated with the brand. The toe thing is a little uncomfortable and the strap seemed short. I'll still wear them!

So cute... but a for a price. I have the Gizah in black, and they are really lovely to look at. They look great with jeans or a skirt. But man, oh man... the rubber thong is a killah. The thong has left the spots between my toes shredded after a couple of months of trying to break them in to no avail. Try the Wolky Serenity... I love that shoe.

Why the plastic thong? I like the birkenstock footbed, but found the hard plastic "thong" uncomfortable. Mephisto uses leather, not hard plastic, I can't understand why the birks folks don't do the same.

Great Purchase! Great looking, comfortable sandal. A bit risky for me, but am so glad I purchased them! Not so sure I won’t have them in another color before long!

Great look, but totally uncomfortable - LOVE the look of this sandal, but it has a fatal flaw: the hard plastic thong between the toes...