Good

Very stylish good quality. Bought it at a great price ($40). Its not outstanding (ie 4 stars) or Must buy (5 stars) but very good and recommend.More detail ...

You can't go wrong

I have owned many pairs of Birkenstock sandals and their variations (like the Betulas). There is a range of prices and quality available (more about durability than comfort since all have been comfortable to wear). These are the only shoes or sandals I can wear without my specially made orthotics (in fact you couldn't wear these with orthotics anyway since they have a built-in arch). They are more comfortable than wearing shoes with my orthotics. I like these sandals for general wear dress-down casual and long walks. A few 'catches' to consider:



1. The sizes are European size so if you are used to a different size system it would be better to verify your shoe size in precise European size and use the sizing charts available from Amazon and the sales stores. Once you know your size so long as your foot size doesn't change you know what size to order.



2. Some of the cheaper versions come with soles that wear out faster than other models so you often do get what you pay for. If you plan on using the sandals for indoor wear and driving then the cheaper models' soles should wear just fine but if you like taking long walks outdoors the more expensive models last longer (and you can get the sandals 'rebuilt' through Birkenstock service centers).



3. One big choice you face is getting the sandals with backstraps or with three straps over the top (there are other styles but this is the main variation on sandals). I have always found the back-strap models to be essential for rugged outdoor wear.



4. On certain wet surfaces these sandals will slide (as will just about any shoe sole). So be careful on wet surfaces until you know how the sole is going to perform on a particular surface when it is wet.



To conclude I think the entire Birkenstock and Birkenstock-licensed sandals clogs and shoes are among the very best footwear ever devised short of getting custom-made shoes. And although they have the reputation as being a bit pricey they are worth every penny. Also they have added cheaper models that still give you the Birkenstock benefits (a footbed that once your feet adjust is like walking in cool loam).



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Birkenstock Boston (Soft Sole) Clog

I recently bought these shoes and they are soooo comfortable! I got the ones with the soft sole and it makes a tremendous difference. From the first minute I put them on it was like they became part of my foot! I don't even realize that I'm wearing them! No break-in required! It's also important to make sure you get the right size and establish whether you have a narrow or regular foot before you buy them.More detail ...