Customer Reviews Birkenstock Gizeh Birko-Flor™ - Graceful

These seem to be very popular and more of a fashionable Birkenstock. Lots of Birkenstock reviews will tell you that a “narrow” width is more of a normal women’s width but I found it a touch narrow for my feet (that tend to be narrow!). I wear an 8.5 and tried both the narrow and regular and found the narrow too narrow in that my end toes hung off. I would have to go up from a 39 in order to wear the narrow but the 39 regular was too loose and clunky. The silver color was darker than I expected, not a light shimmery silver. Ultimately I returned both sizes but am considering trying a 40 narrow in the white as they’re so cute when I see them on other people!

I normally wear 6.5 wide in most shoes, but size 37 was way too long and yet the width was too narrow even though I got the wide. I wanted to like these because they are more attractive than the Arizonas, but the fit was just too long and narrow. I ended up buying Arizonas in 36 and they were perfect.

Loved the look of the shoes and the color of the toffee straps. I am new to birkenstocks and are playing around with them due to self diagnosed plantar's fasciitis. Difficulties on my part personally are really wide and thick feet (kind of like Fred Flintstone!). I often have issues with straps that go across the foot by the ankle (I tried the mayara's and had to return them because of this). I had hoped that these ones would be a little longer as they appear to be a little more unisex in design. Unfortunately, the buckled strap was not long enough for my thick foot :( . As far as the fit and such, it felt like the shoe was wide enough for my foot (got the medium width), and the foot bed seemed to be the right size (42's-I wear a size 11 in women's). It's just the darn strap was too short for me, but I knew this was a possibility going in. I would say if you have "normal" feet, these would be great for you.

The size was much larger than i had expected, including the width. I am going to try a size down and hope for the best!

I never thought of birkenstocks to be all that comfortable and this style wasn't so nice looking. The thong/toe part is very stiff and cut into my toes plus I felt like I was clenching my toes to keep the sandals on my feet. I sent them back because I can definitely find shoes that are nicer looking and comfortable as well. Not worth the price either. I would rather go with the 2 strap birkenstocks then the toe sandal

I have been wearing this style of Birks for several years and currently have three other pair in my closet. These are SOOO narrow compared to the others. I am not sure if they are mis-marked as a regular, when it is really a narrow, but they see going back. Too bad, I love the dark bronze color.

I have always hated (yes hated) the way Birkenstocks look but I saw this style on someone else and really liked the look. Everyone raves about how comfortable these are so I bit the bullet and bought a pair. So far these things are torture chambers - ouch! I have a feeling it’s the arch. I have high arches and because these have good arch support, things aren’t lining up. After wearing them for a couple of hours I could barely walk. I’m hoping I can break them in. I used to have a pair of sandals years ago with similar arches and I initially had the same problem. Hoping for a transformation in how these wear. They are super cute. I’ll wear them a little everyday. If it doesn’t get any better I guess they are going to charity or to a friend with the same size.

These shoes are SO CUTE on, but I was disappointed to find that the little part between the toes really is as uncomfortable as other reviewers claimed. Maybe the real leather ones aren’t as stiff? I tried to love them, but after a couple hours wearing them to try to break them in, I started to feel blisters forming. I’d been coveting these shoes for years, so I am sad that they didn’t work out.

I’ve never had Birkenstocks before. I think I would have really liked them, but just didn’t care for the silver, non-leather look. Didn’t seem like they would mold to your foot like leather might.

I ordered a size up due to some reviews saying they ran small. Had to return them and get my normal size.

I wanted to like these sandals, but I just didn't. It's possible that sizing down a size may have helped, since the strap looked funny on my toe. They also did not feel as comfortable to walk in as my old Birks were.

After having stress fractures in both feet, I am looking for sandals with great arch support. I bought 2 Birkenstock and a pair of Chaca all have great insoles, length and width in a 7 was good, but all also have very loose straps on my foot. On this particular sandal, the toe post is too far back (toward the heel) so when you buckle it is it painful, and the leather was too stiff. After this experience I don’t think Birkenstocks are for me. I’ll be sending this back. Love, love. Love Zappos - shopping experience and returns are the best.

I love the look of these shoes and was very excited to get them. Unfortunately, the right shoe is so tight on the top of my toe that it is actually bruising it every time I wear them. I was hoping I could "wear them in" but after trying for a few weeks now, I can't try anymore. Within an hour the pain just gets too intense. I have very tiny, narrow feet which is why I chose this style, so I can't imagine anyone with large feet wearing them. I am so disappointed :(

Cute! One full size too big

Way too narrow and I normally wear a narrow

I luv Birks but I just understand the toe post on this sandal, it's so hard & uncomfortable

I originally bought an 8 but needed a 7 I love Love my Birkenstock’s this is my second pair.

I actually have always worn Birkenstocks but fear that the quality may have gone downhill. I purchased a pair of Gizehs in January and another one in May, and the cork is cracking already on both pair. I think the style is sleek and attractive for a comfort shoe, though, and Zappos has, by far, the best customer service I have ever encountered.

I normally wear a size 9 and ordered accordingly. These were huge! I ended up returning them and purchasing a 38 in a local store. Takes a little while to break them in and wouldn't recommend wearing them for hours right after buying.

I REALLY wanted to like these. I tried 2 different sizes but they just are super uncomfortable. So cute but just couldn't.

The look of these shoes is great. The antique lace color is perfect if you're looking for a cuter, comfortable everyday sandal. Very neutral and slightly dressier than a brown color. The fit of these shoes apparently has to be acquired because they were not comfortable right out of the box. I'm working on "breaking. them in" as others have suggested, but I honestly wouldn't have bought them had I known it would take so much time for them to be comfortable...especially considering the price. This may change once they're broken in, but for now only 3 stars for comfort.

really like these shoes, and they are comfortable. The problem is that after just 1 year, the footbed is cracking. I think they should have lasted much longer>

I really want to love these because they are so comfortable, but I just can't get over the Flintstone look. That said, as far as Birkenstocks go, they are the cutest style ... just not for me.

The piece between the toes was very stiff and caused pain in my feet. Also footbed is very stiff. Loved these shoes and really wanted to keep them, but must return. Can't afford $100 for uncomfortable shoes. Arch support was great though and my feet did not pronate while trying them on.