Customer Reviews Birkenstock Gizeh Big Buckle - Nubuck Leather

these look good but for me they are too heavy and too stiff.

I have owned Birkenstock’s in the past. They were comfortable from the first wear. These are not and I’m now considering returning them. They look great and the width and length are true to size, but the strap in between the toes is very uncomfortable and I’m not even sure that part is leather. It feels more like hard plastic. I’m going to give it a few more days but overall I’m very disappointed. For the price I expected more.

Fit very different width and length compared to the Arizona sandal. The sole/footbed was narrower than the Arizona, yet they're the same size (Women's 39 or 8-8.5US) The thong was uncomfortable also and the straps were very loose.

I have about 10 pairs of birkenstocks in my closet but most were purchased more than 5 years ago. I am so disappointed in the current styles as they are not wide enough for me. I am a 7.5 WW. The earlier versions (I always buy Gizeh or Mayori) had more give and the footbed quickly conformed to my wide feet. This smooth leather bottom is stiff and hurt my feet. Not comfortable. Also feels like it would get slippery when humid.

liked better off than on, the middle toe strap is very uncomfortable, first pair of birkenstocks i have found not to be comfortable

Beautiful however I am wide width and have several pair in different Colors, however this pair was tight

Although the fit and size were fine, I did not like the white sole in person as much as I did from the picture. Additionally, I did not like the look of the plastic toe piece; I didn't wear them so I can't speak to the comfort of the plastic toe thong.

These are really cool, but very uncomfortable in between my toes. It’s true that I don’t always love a toe thong, but these are particularly uncomfortable. I will return them and get the other style.

I ordered my size based on the European sizing which I generally find more helpful when I’m not sure whether I am an 8.5 or a 9. These were comically large on me. Definitely run large, not true to size.

They have made changes in the footbed size. I can't find one that fits like my old Birks. I like the older sizing.

They hurt my feet

They weren’t too small as much as they were a little too short and my toes were hitting the sides. I unfortunately think I already wear the biggest size they come in. Also, the leather on both sandals was scratched - one of them quite a bit.

This particular style for Birkenstock did not fit my narrow feet as well and the standard Birkenstock sandal. Returned and ordered the standard style.

This style fit my right foot okay, but was too big/loose on my left foot. I have a 1/2 size difference. The color was not as brilliant as it appeared online.

The part that goes between your toes is a very hard and unforgiving piece of plastic. All of my other Burks are full leather. These were not just uncomfortable between the toes, they were painful.

I really love this shoe, however, it was way too narrow for me. I have pretty wide feet and I ordered a 40. 41 was way too long. I was pretty disappointed. I am ordering a different Birkenstock sandal to try though.

I loved the look of these sandals, but the arch at the toe line cut into my foot. I have worn birks for years and they never did this to me. I tried a smaller size and it still hurt my foot. I also did not like the plastic part between the toes. That hurt as well. Sorry they didn't work because I loved the color and the large buckle.

I have small, narrow feet, and these look huge on me. I was bummed because I can wear the original style, and pull those off. These just don’t work for a thin, narrow foot, in my opinion. :(

I loved these sandals in the cognac color, on my daughter, and wanted the same shoes. I tried them on for size and the fit was good, so I ordered the same size she had. The cognac is sold out everywhere so I went with the white. The white looked very cheap and the shoe was not comfortable, a little too narrow even for my narrow foot. The leather was very hard. I had to return these.

Beautiful sandals with a perfect fit from day one. True to size. These are getting a 3-star rating because within 30 days of purchase (occasional wear) the thong came off the shoe (right shoe) and rendered them useless. In the few minutes leading to the shoes falling apart, the metal cut into my foot. The thong is plastic and the hardware that secures it is metal. It didn't hold up. I've owned several pair of Birkenstocks and these are the first that have fallen apart. I returned the for a full refund and I keep admiring the style, but I'm hesitant with this style (and possibly this brand) in the future.

This shoe didn't fit like my other Birkenstocks, these seem to run much bigger I had to return them

Leather was very stiff and I needed time to break it in but now softening and more comfortable.

I was very disappointed in these shoes. They appeared cheap to me.

I loved this shoe the second I saw it...wide straps, cognac leather, oversized buckle...so I was thrilled to see that it came in the wider "regular" footbed. Unfortunately, this footbed is significantly more narrow than a standard Birkenstock regular footbed. I stuffed my foot inside, but not comfortably. I though maybe it was just the strap width, or straps needing to be adjusted, or the unusual footbed lining making it feel different, so I compared it with some of my other Birkenstocks of the same size and it is definitely physically more narrow comparing sole to sole. Really bummed to have to return this one, but I can't wear it.

I was looking forward to getting these, but was disappointed w/ the feel when I slid my feet into them. They had support, but felt hard on my arches.