Customer Reviews Birkenstock Gizeh Birko-Flor™ - Graceful

I love them. Not really a Berk girl but saw everyone in Paris rearing them and looking good. Super comfy. Wear them every wear now.

Awesome! I wear a 10 in sneakers and ordered 40 and it fit true. No break in time for me. Cute and funky shoe. The plastic between the toes didn't bother me. I'm used to flip flops though. Buy them if you like them. They are adorable in person!

I really love these and may get another pair. They're comfortable, easy to walk in, and they don't look dorky.

These shoes are by far the best sandals you can get for your feet! I have worn Birkenstocks since high school, so 15 years now, and I worked for a Birkenstock store for a year. Often, customers would come in requesting that I fit them in their first pair of Birkenstocks, at the order of their podiatrist. These are orthopedic so they support your feet in the proper way and these are the shoes that most every podiatrist agrees people should wear. For those of you getting a pair of Birkenstocks for the first time, there are a few things to be aware of. Sizing is little different since you are in a European size. I am a solid 8 in US sizing, but when I wear the Arizona style Birkenstock I have to get a size 38 (European 7) and when wearing the Gizeh with the toe piece I size up one size in order for it to fit properly, so I wear a 39 in the Gizeh. Also, it does take time to adjust to the toe piece but it should not be painful as some reviews have mentioned. If you are in the correct size, this should not bother you that much, especially if you are used to flip-flops. Another thing to note is that there are three different footbeds to choose from. Papillio Sandals have the smallest amount of arch support, Birkenstocks have medium arch support and Tatamis have the highest arch support, so one footbed might work better for you than another. I can wear the Papillio and the Birkenstock, where as Tatami is slightly too high for me, but people with an extremely high arch love Tatamis. After some time the footbed actually forms and molds to your foot. This is a very cool process because it goes from a completely flat shoe that anyone can wear to one that over time only you can wear because it takes on the shape of your individual foot and another person would not be comfortable in it. And lastly, in order to keep the cork shiny, looking new and protected, you can get cork life from the Birkenstock website. You would use this every few months depending on how often you wear your sandals. Just as any Birkenstocks last forever! But, if you ever need your sandals repaired, a Birkenstock store in your area may have trained staff who can replace any part of the sandal, including the footbed, toepiece, sole, and leather lining. So I do hope this helps any of you new to Birkenstock on sizing and keeping your Birkenstocks nice and new looking for years to come! The one and only complaint I have for the Gizeh is that I wish it could be worn in winter, but unfortunately, in Indiana that just is not possible!

I love these Birks! I have only ever had the classic originals, and was worried that I would have the same slippage issues that I had with the others, but these are entirely different and hold my feet in perfectly.

These are great! They are super comfortable and if you get the right color, they are cute too. I've had them for almost a year and love them!

Love them! Beautiful! Classy! Above all: comfortable. The best, nicest pair of sandals I've ever owned. Wore them on a cruise--including shore excursions and for smart casual nights at dinner. The dark black is very elegant and versatile--wear with jeans, a skirt, whatever. I have a bit wider foot and this fit perfectly. (The shoe showed up on my wide search even though there wasn't a wide option). Just order the regular width provided. I normally wear an 8.5 shoe and ordered 8.5.

As usual, this Birko-Flor lives-up to the Birkenstock name. It is good looking on the foot and so, so comfy! Perfect for year-round comfort!

This is the second pair of Birkenstick Gizeh's I've owned. I love the style, and comfort I get from this sandal; great arch support. I can walk miles on these sandals in one day and not have any issues with rubbing/discomfort.

These shoes are great -- very comfortable and look nice. I can wear them with almost all of my summer wardrobe. Excellent shoes that have gotten increasingly comfortable as I've continued to wear them.

This is my third pair of Birkenstock in this style and they are the most comfortable sandal I have ever had. To me they look sexy an sophisticated and they are good for my very high arch/instep. I almost wear them 24/7.

I was attending a family gathering and realized that I had left my sandals for my outfit back in the previous town. I already have 2 pair of these, but since I didn't know if my previous pair was going to arrive before the party, I decided to order this beautiful blue patent pair, which actually looked better with my skirt than the ones I had planned. I was so happy when the Zappos employee that answered the phone told me I could get it the next day Saturday, but that I would have to pay extra...well guess what, being a VIP worked for me that day because I got the Saturday delivery for less than the normal charge. They actually arrived earlier than my other pair, and I chose to wear these for my party. I let my mother borrow the other pair, after they arrived and my daughter showed up with hers on so we took a picture of all of our feet in our Birkenstock Gizeh sandals! I'm thinking I might send it to Birkenstock. I Love Zappos! Every person that answers the phone is friendly and helpful. Plus, I like to hear the Joke of the Day when I call...very cool.

I love these Birks! I have never had a pair before as I felt they were too expensive, but believe me they are worth every penny. Also, they now come in narrow, a huge selling point to me. And compared to other casual sandals, are even less expensive than some. Zappos is just the best place ever to find narrow shoes, and their service unbeatable. I am so glad a friend told me about them.

Just gorgeous and another superior experience with Zappos. I ordered these last night and they were on my doorstep this afternoon! I am so pleased! The color I chose was the Red Rose and I was unsure of how bright these going to be but I took a chance and got them anyway because I just love pink. To my surprise and pleasure they are just perfect. They are more of fuchsia and they are not neon at all. Just a really pretty, tasteful pink. Of course, the fit is spot on and true to how a Birkenstock should fit. For those of you who had trouble with the plastic toe piece, this should not be uncomfortable and the space between your toes should not be up against it. For Birkenstocks, like the Arizona I wear a 38 but in Gizeh you must size up one size for them to properly fit so I always wear a 39 in this style. This should eliminate any trouble you have with the toe piece. I used to sell Birkenstocks and this is always the case with this shoe. Trust me on this one! Also the European sizing is a little misleading. In US sizing I am true 8, but in Birkenstock, the 38 is considered a size 7 and the 39 is considered size 8. So, if I am ordering the a Birkenstock, Papillio, Tatami without a toe piece I get the 38, and with a toe piece the 39. I hope that helps people with any sizing issues. Please do not give up on these shoes! I have 10 pair and I have had most of them for 8-9 years. They mold to your foot and fit like a glove. Your foot has to get used to the arches if you are used to wearing flats, flip flops or heels. Also, the Papillio model has less arch support and the Tatami has the most, with the Birkenstock footbed falling somewhere in the middle of those two. If the Birkenstock footbed has too high of an arch, consider the Papillio. Hope this info helps! Love these and I will be getting more colors for sure!

Love Birkenstocks. No break in time, comfortable from the get go. Wish they had these available in widths then I would have gotten a 38 wide. But the 39 still feels great.

Shoes are great. This is my second pair. They were too large and it was very easy to exchange them with Zappos.

Love my new Gizeh Birkenstock! Just make sure you order a size smaller. I wear a 6.5 (37) & ordered a 5.5 (36) and they fit perfect. So happy with them that I will most definitely be buying another pair (brown)!

What can I say except that this is my go to summer sandal. I have this sandal in three colors and they are the most comfortable sandal ever. Love them.

These are fantastic. They fit great and look great. The footbed is super, super soft and these relieve a lot of pressure on my back. The only thing is that the little toe piece in the front sometimes gets stuck under the big toe while walking. Not a huge deal though, still love these!

Absolutely love these sandals, so comfortable and cute! I will be getting other colors. I have a wide foot and they support my foot great.

BEST SANDAL EVER!! I just bought a second pair but my first pair still looks amazing and is 4 years old! Worth every penny!

I absolutely adore these sandals. My feet are problematic, well one foot is. I have a bunion I named Paul as it is so big. (Get it? Paul Bunyan?) Anyway, I just received these today and they may be miracle shoes. Never before have I felt so good so immediately in a pair of sandals. The adjustable straps give security, the sole gives support and the lavender color makes me feel pretty. Hurray for my first pair of Birks! It is not to be my last.

Love these! I have been wearing Birkenstock for many years and love that they keep bringing out new colors. These sandals are very good as far as support is concerned and will help if you have foot pain due to falling arches or rheumatoid arthritis as I have! Cool and trendy but good for your feet. A tip though, make sure you measure your feet and buy your measured size not the size you think you are. These shoes are exact fitting shoes.

I waited a long time to buy these because of how expensive they are, but they are worth every penny and I wish I didn't wait so long! Very cute and comfortable. They did take a couple days to break in, but now they are amazing!

They are the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned. Shipped quickly. I've purchased many shoes from Zappos and they always have excellent service!