Birkenstock Shoes

I can't wait until the summer arrives! Apart from those long sunny days and light evenings I love wearing sandals. However I am not talking about any old sandals, for me sandals equal Birkenstock. Every year I treat myself to a new pair from the ever-growing range offered by the Birkenstock Company. Its not that last years have worn out you understand, just that buying the latest, gorgeous addition is one of my summer vices! Before I tell you why I am hooked on these sandals let me tell you a bit about the company. A potted history. ************** The Birkenstock name has been associated with footwear for over 200 years when Johann Birkenstock ...  Read the complete review

I have a pair of counterfeit Birkenstocks. Yes, I am a traitor, but to be honest these are far more comfortable than the original Madeira Birkenstocks that I had to give away as I couldn't wear them. I bought them on ebay after deciding that I was a size 5 (turns out I wasn't and this was my mistake) - they arrived brand new, and because I'm a great big mug, I threw out the box and cut off the tags before trying them on. To rub it in further, I wore them out several times, trying to convince myself that they fitted properly and weren't a size too big. They didn't at all, and they ended up cutting my feet to bits!! The sole was comfortable... until the strap ...  Read the complete review

This morning I slipped into something pink and really comfortable. These warm summer days were just perfect for it (until it started raining). If you fancy doing the same, let me tell you all about my latest rave. Last summer I was moaning about the blisters on my feet from wearing sling back sandals. Since having kids I’ve always felt wearing a sandal with a strap over the heel much safer than a flip flop style in terms of not tripping up the stairs carrying a baby or whatever. But, walking around town and back and forth to school the back strap always seemed to rub the skin off my heel, making walking painful. No good at all for summer strolls and my effort ...  Read the complete review

I’ve done something I thought I’d never do, I’ve bought a pair of Birkenstock sandals! Why have I waited for so long? Because they’re ugly and clumsy, why have I bought them after all? Because I needed white sandals, they were the only white ones I could find, they’re not expensive and they’re comfy. Some years ago it wouldn’t have made sense to tell British readers something about this brand, although Birkenstock was first marketed in the UK in 1975, it was not widely known, it was restricted mainly to dyed-in-the-wool greens, hippies and vegans. All this changed in 2002 when Gwyneth Paltrow was photographed wearing Birkenstocks around London, in 2003 a mass ...  Read the complete review

The first time I saw Birkenstocks I thought they were the ugliest sandals I had ever seen. But then I saw more and more people wearing them and I came to think of them as quite nice-looking. I finally got round to buying my own (white Madrids) this summer and have worn them several times, whenever weather has permitted. Initially they feel strange on as they are contoured to fit the shape of your feet. A very different feeling to normal shoes which are usually completely flat inside. But you soon get used to that aspect. Also, they can be quite noisy going up and down stairs as the soles don't bend so they just slap against the steps. The first time ...  Read the complete review