Customer Reviews Birkenstock Papillio by Birkenstock Gizeh Platform Sandal

Give these a chance! These were nice looking but SO UNCOMFORTABLE out of the box. Stiff, tight, and gave me blisters. I didn't give up though, wore them around my house for one week and finally, they started breaking in. Took a total of about 10 days to mold to my foot and feel like a true slipper, a stylish one at that. I love them now, they're so comfortable. They also look beautiful with a tan and lend some height -- you can't go wrong with these for summer...! I'm so glad I took a bet and kept them!

These are the "wide" or "regular" width that feature the outlined foot (rather than filled-in for the narrow to medium fit). I have struggled with heel pain due to plantar fasciitis and have been relegated to what I consider ugly shoes like Birkenstocks. I was beyond thrilled to find these platform Gizeh Birkenstocks in such fun patent-leather looking colors. I snatched up all three colors and would buy more if they have them. The platform not only literally elevates the shoe but makes it so much more fashionable than a traditional Birkenstock sandal. I couldn't be happier unless they offer more Birks in these platform styles. This will be my Summer daily driver!!

I want to like these, I really do but these are not Birkenstocks. These shoes are by Papillio, the cut of the strap is different so the buckle gives me blisters. I no longer have the box so I can't return these but in all honesty they aren't worth the price!

I have the regular Birks in this style but I really love these platform Birkenstock’s. They are even more comfortable than the thinner shoe soles.

I really like the platform style. Very flattering. However it is taking me awhile to break them in for walking. I wore them immediately after I received them and it is painful to walk. It is getting better. The platform decreases flexibility, at least for me.

I was so hopeful these would work for me because I love that they have a thicker sole. Unfortunately they were so heavy and clunky and felt sort of cheap. They are a big no for me.

This is a pair of beautiful shoes. There was only one thing wrong with them, my toe got horrible blisters. The thong part is very hard and it hurt. I wish they would have been perfect for me.

My normal 40 regular (9 1/2 medium) fit perfectly. However, the sole is very hard. I'm used to the soft footbed Arizona. But I also ordered the regular Gizeh, and the sole was much softer than the platform version. I love the rose gold, but in the end, I prefered the shiny gold Arizona with the softfootbed. I wish they made the Gizeh with the soft footbed, but they don't. Cool looking shoe, though. Just not for me.

I loved them! Super comfortable. I'm 5.1" so a little bit of platform definitely helps!

Not my first Gizehs, but somehow these felt unusually uncomfortable. I was willing to roll with that, thinking it'd get better over time (f a s h i o n), but the buckle malfunctioned the first time I wore them. Zappos was great, as usual, but due to the lack of comfort and potential for busting your butt falling off these cute lil footbricks, I do not recommend these sandals. I will try the Arizona platforms instead.

I love these sandals! I have never been a fan of the Birkenstock’ look, but I really needed something with serious arch support! These definitely have it, and are more stylish in the platform and silver. The second I put them on.my posture instantly changed, and I felt like I had new legs! I tried the flat ones as well, and although they have good arch support my back didn’t feel as good. I highly recommend these.

Although I normally wear a 9 or 9.5 shoe size, I wear a 39 in Birkenstock and Mephisto and they fit perfectly. I love these low platform sandals and ordered them in both copper and silver.

Stylish, comfortable, and true to size. I have arthritis in my feet, and it is hard to find a shoe that looks good and is comfortable, this platform birkenstock accomplishes both. The platform is a little stiffer than your average birk, but that is just what i need.

These Gizeh Sandals far exceeded what I thought they would be.They’re gorgeous! I bought them for my daughter for her birthday. I love them so much, I’m going to order myself a pair!

I typically wear a 9 or 9.5 shoe however in Birkenstocks and Mephisto I wear a size 39 and they fit perfect. These sandals are comfortable, not heavy or clunky and I appreciate the platform, just wish it came in more colors. I ordered both the gold and silver.

I really like these. I find them comfortable. They aren't "cushy" -- they do have a firm foot bed -- but, on me, they don't rub or cause my foot any problems that the other reviewers have noted. I'm actually going to buy another color.

I have been wearing Birks for years and have quite a collection of different colors and prints. But I only had one pair of platforms, which I love. I've been on the lookout for another pair and was thrilled to see these and have worn them everyday since I received. I noticed some people have had issues with them being too stiff, I haven't had a problem with that. I love them. I bought the black, think I need to order in red also.

These are cute and comfortable. I do not know why but I prefer the fit of the Papillio for Birkenstock over the plain Birkenstocks. They may run a tiny tiny hair big but better a hair big than small. I am very happy!

I love the platform for height, the patent leather is soft. They run full for my slightly wide feet. Because of the platform they are a bit awkward for walking as they do not bend. They are very cute.

These are going back! Stiff and unyielding footbed, roughly textured too. No wonder so many other reviewers complain of blisters and pain. They also fit more narrowly than Birkenstock's typical regular, which I have own and worn for 25+ years in various styles. I love the look, so I am disappointment to be sending them back.

I have the regular sole Birkenstock Gizeh's for a couple years and love them! When I saw these, I thought they would be a fun alternative to my silver gizeh's, but unfortunately, so not true. I knew that the Papillio's have a lower arch, but it's as if the whole footbed has raises and dips where my foot does not. So uncomfortable on my high arch foot. And to make matters worse, the platform does not allow for the sandal to flex, so you have an awkward stride. Uncomfortable Berks. Boo! :(

Great shoe and really cute with the platform. I did go down a size -- normally wear a size 8 and ordered this in a 38.

I liked the style but my arches are too high so they were uncomfortable. If I put the arch strap on the loosest setting, then my toes would slide too far forward to the top edge. So, unfortunately I have to return them. Cute style but I only recommend if you have low/medium arches (or higher arches but shorter toes!) The arch support does seem good and the silver leather looks high quality.

It's the toe separator. It's HARD plastic & it hurts. Normal breaking-in won't help. Hard plastic doesn't change. Maybe if your skin calluses in that spot? I even sized up (40 to 41) & it's still too painful. SUCH a shame because they are BEYOND cute and Birky makes so few of the platform/heel/trendy styles in Regular width.

I really wanted these to work, they are very cute and I love the platform sole. Unfortunately with my moderately high instep and the lack of flexibility in the metallic straps they hurt me like a Keene. They might work if you don't have these issues. They are well designed otherwise and the toe design is comfortable. So is the footbed.