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4.5
At 71 years of age, my feet have issues…no arches, pronate badly, hammer toes and bunions. A year ago, I bought my first pair of Birks (Florida) and have worn them exclusively around the house ever since. They have been the answer to my prayers. This year, I wanted to try a different style and I chose this Gizeh sandal. They actually make my old feet look cute! The break in period was a bit painful due to the really stiff toe post that has no give. But I didn’t want to give up on them. So a week later, my feet have fully accepted the toe post and my floppy arches are in love with the arch supports built into Birkenstock footbeds! If you’re on the fence, I urge you to try the Gizeh!!!I was weary that the between the toe style wouldn’t be as comfortable as my old over the foot strap style but the arch support and width is just like my 25 year old pair. I hope these last as long.Normally I wear a size 9 but after reading some reviews I decided to order a size down to 8-8.5. As you can see they fit perfectly. My only complaint is the plastic piece that goes between your toes but I’ll get used to it. I noticed other comments saying you need to break them in and get used to them but they were comfy as soon as I put them on- minus that annoying toe thing! I’ll be ordering more pairs in different styles because they’re just dressy enough to wear a dress with and perfect for a pair of jeans too!These sandals fit well true to size, good arch support. They are very comfortable to wear even after 12 hours on my feet at work in other shoes, when I put these on my heel doesn't hurt as bad.This was a gift to someone else so I haven’t seen it or heard anything about the fit other than she REALLY loved her old pair that she’d had 10 years and only needed a new pair when the old ones fell apart. So they should last a long time as it’s exactly the same shoe from the same company!I have had three pairs of Gizehs and would buy them in every color. Pretty on the foot, easy to wear and style, and crazy comfortable, these have taken me around the world...These were a great value. I was happy to find them.These shoes are my new favorite! I wear them every day. They were pretty stiff in the beginning and it took my feet awhile to get used to them. They're very comfortable. I have bunions and they fit well. I do have fallen arches and so my feet ache if they're the only shoes I wear and if I'm on my feet all day, but that happens with most shoes. I love them. I've worn them all summer and they still look new.First of all, I have wanted a pair of these for years and could never justify the price tag from the original source. I was sceptical when I found these on amazon as they are very well reduced from the normal price and wondered if they were fake. I scoured the reviews and couldn't really find any evidence to suggest they are, so hey bonus! The second worry I had was the size. I am a 6.5 but normally have to size up to a 7 as hardly anywhere does half sizes, again after reading all the reviews I took the advice and ordered a 5.5, cursing myself as I did it, expecting them to arrive and have to be sent back straight away. Fast forward to today when they arrive, they are in proper birkenstock packaging, they look and feel very sturdy, the name on the side is nice and clear everything suggests that they are the real McCoy. Next test is trying them on.. and they fit!! Now they say they are a 39 so I guess you could say that they are a 6 rather than a 5.5 but either way, I certainly wouldn't be able to cram feet in to a 6. They feel secure and comfortable enough and as I've read they will get more comfortable over time. So it's a long winded 5 star review, am absolutely made up with my purchase.. well done AmazonBlinking love these. Love the colours, they will go with loads of things. I’m a uk 3 and bought a 2.5. Regular width and original footbed. Perfect fit. These are the second pair of Birks I’ve bought in a month and I have my eye on another two pairs. Birkenstock convert. Wear them around the house for two weeks to break them in and to mould to your feet, quite lumpy and stiff to begin with.Have worn gizeh sandals for years. Size 36 fits me perfectly, and I love the snakeskin design on the top. As with all new Birkenstocks, they need 'breaking in' as the sole needs to soften as it starts to mould to your own feet. My older pair are like gloves, so perservere with wearing a new pair indoors for an hour or so at a time, building up until they feel just right. I live in them, spring through to autumn, so highly recommend.I've never really been a fan of sandals but these have converted me. they take a short time to 'break in' but when they do they are so comfy.as expected they are very well made and will definatly last a long time. worth noting as i was researching this brand they do come up big, I'm usually a size 8 so tried a 7.5 (41) and they seem about right with toe room to spare.I've had several pairs of these, so the fit was as I expected, but I do order the size 4 (37) when normally I take a size 5 (38) Would recommend ordering a size smaller. If you've not had Birkenstocks before, be aware the foot bed takes some getting used to as there are ridges under the toes. I'd say persevere to get used to it and you will have yourself some of the most comfortable shoes.
