Customer Reviews Birkenstock Gizeh Birko-Flor™ - Graceful

I suffer with heel spurs so the store clerk advised me to buy the Gizeh sandal,I cannot wear it it hurts my foot every time I put it on and walk for a couple minutes I got to take it off it's too hard for my feet and it hurts,I can't take it back to the store because the do not refund and the time has passed for an exchange so I'm stuck with a shoe I can't even wear

The hard plastic thong is unbelievably uncomfortable. I literally could not walk two steps in these without pain. What on earth was Birk. thinking?

Love the way they look, but they do not conform to your feet, your feet need to develop the necessary calluses to wear them comfortably. I've been wearing mine for 2 months and between the toes is the most uncomfortable. I would not recommend them for walking, only for style. I have no problem wearing other thong sandals, but I would not buy another pair of these.

This would have been my 3rd pair of the same exact sandals. I am sending them back because they hurt my feet. It feels like the footbed usually so comfortable has a different shape and the thong between the toes is now made of a very hard plastic.

I'm sure these are extremely comfortable for most people. They run true to size, and have excellent arch support. However, they did not work for me. I've had these sandals for over a year now, and I thought I'd give them time to break in before I wrote a review. When I wore them last summer, it was mostly if I was going to be on my feet, and not do much walking, and at the end of the day, my heels were very sore. I thought I just had to break them in, so I kept wearing them. Yesterday I decided to try them out again, but this time on a long walk. Let me just say that I have blisters on my feet, and barely made it back home because they were so uncomfortable. The hard plastic thong hurt my toes, and it's as if they were worse than when I first wore them. I do have flat feet, so maybe they don't have the right kind of arch support that I need. I really wanted to love them (specially for all the money I spent), but I threw them in the trash because it's too late to receive a refund. As far as looks, they take some getting used to, because if you have big feet, (I wear a 10) they look huge. But in neutral, basic colors, they are actually pretty cute.

I was very disappointed with these sandals overall. They looked very cute on a friend of mine. But on me, very clunky and so uncomfortable. I had to return them. I guess I am just not a Birkenstock girl.

I hate these shoes! Every hipster I know seems to own a pair of these and although I was initially put off by their appearance (not my style), I gave in because of how comfy they were supposed to be. I bought the golden toned ones to add a little bit of style. When I got them I wasn't too impressed by their looks in person, but I did like the gold color and wanted to give them a try. They are the most uncomfortable shoes I own! The sole is so hard and the ridges by the front are so inflexible. After wearing them for weeks, trying to break them in, I've developed a big blister under my big toe that aches every time I put these on. In addition, my feet look like boats in these! I wear a 10, but manage to not look like big foot because my foot is pretty slim. However, the hard inflexible sole makes my foot bed 'quish' and adjust to it, creating this awful foot-widening effect. I hate them and will be giving them away to a brave friend who is willing to give them a go.

I wanted to like these, but hate them. Yes that is a strong word. I had never purchased Birkenstocks before and was not aware of how long they take to break in. Yes, I did not do my research properly and now regret this purchase. I have had these a few weeks and just are not working out, especially the part between my toes. Everyone keeps telling me to wait, they will feel great once they are broken in. If I can't wear them out of the box, they are no good to me. Sorry, I just do not like these.

Size 8 was too narrow and it hurts my bunion. The cork on the sides are stiff. These are not recommended for people who have bunions.

Unfortunately these were too big and I ordered the right size. I love Birkenstocks and I have not had a pair since I was in high school, but I am afraid to try ordering another pair.

The toe piece is very tight and made it impossible for me to wear without pain.

Purchased these in hopes of taking them on vacation to Europe but found them heavy and uncomfortable. The toe piece is a thick plastic with no bend and while the shoe is fairly attractive, I had to send them back.