👞 Birkenstock Arizona Narrow Antik Brown Men's Mules & Clogs Shoes Review

This was my first Birkenstock purchase and I am not disappointed. The sizing was accurate for me. They are very comfortable and the insole design offers good grip in all the right places. I was concerned that the jams would be unforgiving when walking (e.g. very hard and persistent) but that is not the case. The top straps are adjustable, which is very convenient. I've worn them with wool socks but plan on wearing them barefoot when the weather gets a little warmer and I still have room to…

Be very careful when you buy Birkenstocks here, many sellers have fakes! I bought two identical pairs to try because I'm between a size 39 and 40 Habana Oiled Leather. The Bayou Birkenstock 39 was the quality I was hoping for, with soft, supple leather and a comfortable insole. They also came in an actual Birkenstocks shoe box. However, the Sole Provisions 40's came in a plastic bag made of thin, durable leather that looked and felt fake and even made a squeaky noise when walked on. Remember…

I love Birkenstocks, have worn different ones for decades. But these have really sharp leather edges, the leather strap is cut in such a way that it leaves a sharp edge that will cut into my foot if I wear them twice in a row or for more than a few minutes. The back is pretty narrow, I can barely fit my heel in and I don't have any extra weight. And finally, I keep wondering if the outsole is leather because my foot feels like it's standing on some plastic. Smells a bit like leather but it…

These are my second pair of Arizonas. I almost always wear Birkenstock, Arizona in summer, Boston in winter. My old Arizona is about 8 years old and is starting to show signs of wear, it's time to either rebuild them or buy a pair of new ones. 8 years old isn't bad for a pair of shoes that I wear all summer and most of spring and fall. In fact, they can still be worn, they just look like they might fall apart in the next year or two. These sandals are built to last. Anyway my old Arizona was…