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4.5
I'm a fan of Birkenstock to begin with but this is my first pair made with EVA. It's a very lightweight man-made material that feels a little like crocks but less squishy, cushioning but more firm, texture is smooth and soft on the skin. I haven't worn them yet for any extensive length of time but out of the box the quality, style, feel and fit is great - as expected from Birkenstock! I normally wear a size 7.5 or 8 in women's or a "big kid" 6.5 in sneakers and the size 38 in Birkenstock are perfect for me. The listing says women's "Toe Post Sandals Flip Flops" but the actual name of this style is Gizeh and they are authentic. I was a little confused by the sellers listing because they mix the various materials available all in one listing. So, unless you know what you are buying you might not get the material you expected. I'll do my best to explain the materials (but you might want to go to the official website for detailed info). Birkenstock makes the Gizeh in a natural leather upper with a cork sole (most expensive), the Birko-Flor which is a man-made upper and a cork sole (mid-price), and the EVA in which the upper/lining/sole is one-piece molded Ethylene Vinyl Acetate aka EVA (lowest cost). Not only is this a great option in terms of cost but it's also something that you can get wet and still wear comfortably as they are waterproof and washable. It's made of a "high-quality, very light, elastic material with very good cushioning". This EVA material is a great option for a kids summer sandal since they're affordable waterproof. But also for adults as they have a high quality look (they don't look cheap at all like most man-made materials do) and can be worn with a dress or as house shoes. I highly recommend!
