Customer Reviews Birkenstock Gizeh Big Buckle - Nubuck Leather

These sandals need no breaking in. They are very comfortable and stylish. They are true to size and run a little narrow, so they are a perfect fit for my narrow feet.

I cannot say enough how much I love these sandals. They are cute and so comfy, they fit perfectly to my toes and around my heel. I am always a size 8.5 in sandals and I ordered the 38 and it's a perfect fit. The big buckle really adds class and looks nice on the side of my feet. I ordered the black with silver buckle. Very happy with my purchase and overall happy with my first pair of Gizeh. So far I like them better than my Arizonas.

Love the new buckle & dark footbed, I have both old & new styles. This one is just a little dressier. Size is spot on for 36. ?

Very good

I have 8 pairs of Birks. I have another pair of gizeh but they are the regular buckle. I wear a 40 in all of them. However I ordered this one is a 40 and found it just wasn’t quite right. For one I could not get it right across the top of my foot even on the farthest hole. It just felt wrong. I ordered the 41, they are a little bigger than the 40 but the strap fit my foot so much better. I do have a wide foot with high arches and a high instep. As for the actual size I think the 40 could have worked. I just think they fit a bit smaller than all my others. I have arizonas, mayari, and a pair of Boston clogs all in a 40. I hope this helps someone but trying them on may be the only way to know how they are for you! The dove gray is very cute and the bottom is the suede not the leather.

I've purchased many Birkenstocks I'm previous years and ordered my same size in these shoes. They felt slightly smaller/narrower than other pairs I've owned.

I ordered the wrong size but the shoes are so cute

Love the color. Very comfy

These shoes changed my life - without exaggeration. I am an elementary teacher, and my feet have been destroyed by decades of standing on hard tile floors (wearing impractical shoes in my younger years.) Adding to the problem is an old ankle injury that just never completely went away. The result was that my feet hurt all the time - hurt to the point that I was hobbling by the end of the day and changing plans that would require much walking. And because my feet hurt, I adjusted my gait, and my ankles and knees hurt too. My mobility was being seriously affected by the pain, and that is quite a slippery slope - it hurts to move, so you don’t move, so you lose muscle and gain weight, which makes it harder to move, and on it goes. Enter these shoes. I bought my first pair and they were comfortable immediately. I could walk around at school all day and feel as good in the afternoon as I did in the morning. I wanted to wear them every day, so added a few more colors and now wear a pair daily. And here is the best part - after about 2 months of wearing these daily, my foot, ankle, and knee pain is largely gone. I am able to walk at full speed, up and down stairs, etc. pretty much pain free. I have changed nothing else - I’m not taking medication, and I’m still at school daily doing my thing. I have a pair of the regular Gizehs and they are good, but not as good as this. I don’t know if the footbed is different or if the wider straps hold the shoe more securely on my foot or what it is - but they are a little different and in my opinion more comfortable. I cannot recommend these shoes highly enough. I do think they are a little more narrow than most Birkenstocks. I wear an 8.5-9 and the 40 is just right in this shoe. They aren’t the cheapest shoes out there, but the difference they have made in my comfort and mobility is priceless to me. I have bought them in every color. Give them a try. I hope you like them as I much as I do!

I love these so much I have them in black, white and cognac. They are supremely comfortable and I feel that the leather footbed is easier to keep clean than the suede. They fit the same as the regular buckle Gizeh, which I also have in several colors.

The big buckle is new and diferent love the look and like always comfy as a birkenstock.

I am a long time fan of Birkenstock sandals, I try to buy one new pair every spring to expand by collection. I wanted something that looked a little dressier and the gizeh big buckle did not disappoint. The sandal is beautiful and comfortable! It did take a few wears to break them in but I love them, I’m considering getting another color.

This sandal lived up to my expectations! The big buckle makes it feel fresh, paired with the comfort of a Birkenstock. It’s a perfect transition sandal, as the weather turns warmer. Only ding...when they arrived, leather was scuffed in a spot from how they were packed in box. A touch of clear leather conditioner fixed the scuff perfectly.

I like the shoes but the smooth surface made my feet squeek as I walked. I don't need to sound like a duck when I walk. Otherwise, I loved them. Had to exchange for a different footbed.

Comfortable, true to size. I'm an 8 and have a wide flat foot, I like Birkenstock shoes (non narrow) they provide comfort and style. Love that the big buckle style has more options.

I love these shoes!!! They are stylish, comfortable and versatile!!! I’d own numerous pairs if I could afford to. They are well worth the money, don’t get me wrong, just wish that my bank account allowed me to splurge weekly on these shoes

hurt between the toes

This was my second order of this shoe, after the first order came and there was only one shoe in the box, I had a replacement within a few days. I was glad and happy it was resolved by the excellent customer service I had received.

NIce sandals. A little wide for narrow feet.

The fit and size was perfect. Didn't love the white sole or the gold buckle as much in person as I did from viewing the picture.

I've loved the Gizeh for years. The big brass buckle on this version looks great against the oiled leather. The footbed, which in this big buckle model is a dyed leather instead of suede, is hideous. A total style mismatch with the oiled leather straps. Another reviewer noted that the footbed dye stained her feet. I'm keeping the shoes and hoping that the leather in the footbed will be worn to a patina asap. Hey, Birkenstock, don't mess with the suede footbeds!

The 38s are exactly the same length as my older 37 Gizehs, and narrower in the heels. So narrow they hurt, sadly. I don't have super skinny heels, but I have never been made to feel like I have fat heels!? they seem to fit in pretty much all med. width shoes, and in reg. old Birks. These are really adorable; not sure I can go back to the old Gizehs after seeing them. What the heck with the new footbed?? I really wish they fit.

This was really uncomfortable between my toes and only on one foot. Such a disappointment because these shoes are really beautiful and otherwise comfortable!

It’s a beautiful shoe but I did end up returning it. The toe strap was very stiff and hurt when I walked. Since I didn’t know how long it would take to wear down to the point where it would be comfortable, I decided not to take the gamble. I’ve been wearing Birkenstocks for years. This is the first that I’ve had to return due to comfort.

I'm shocked at how much I like these, but the color is not as pictured on the website. It's mustard, not popcorn. Going back.