BIRKENSTOCK Women's Gizeh Thong Sandal

I must be honest in that I have never found the original Birkenstock (Jesus) sandals super attractive...but people have always raved about their comfort. Even so - I couldn't bring myself to buy a pair because I just didn't think they were cute or feminine - and, the few times I had tried some on, I thought they were NOT comfortable and I had no idea what people were talking about. Well, fast forward to about two weeks ago when I was reading a travel blog post about travel capsule wardrobe items and the lady mentioned this style of sandal. She extolled their virtue of being incredibly comfortable, hardy, and feminine enough to wear with just about anything. She also explained how you need to wear your Birkenstock sandals for a few days so that the heat from your feet can mold and shape the foot bed exactly to your foot. Wait, what?! Light bulb!! After taking a long, hard look at sandals she posted, I thought the day had come to try, especially since they looked way cuter (to me) than the original sandals and - if they were versatile enough to go with shorts, skirts, dresses, and pants...then why not? I ordered them and they arrived quickly. The box they came in was crunched seven ways to hell (torn, missing pieces) but the sandals inside the remains of the poor box seemed unscathed. I especially liked the color, which was true to the online photo, and the buckle, which I adjusted to fit my foot. I have rather flat feet so at first, I found the foot bed to be hard and uncomfortable, but I persevered and kept them on...and then - before I knew it - they became incredibly comfortable...AND...they support my flat feet beautifully!! Now? I love everything about these sandals! I am a very (VERY) happy camper - and you will be, too! They are very well constructed and I imagine wearing these amazing shoes for a long, long time. :)

I love these shoes, I buy them over and over, year after year. I have owned at least 10 pairs. They are a life saver for my Plantar Fasciitis. They have a strong arch support. The shoes are well made, I wear them almost every day. If your foot is even slightly narrow, make sure you order in a narrow width, the regular width will be too wide.

Bought from seller ABLATOS USA fulfilled by amazon , the fit was regular, instead I ended up with a narrow. For the seller/amazon transaction , I give them a big -0, I live in another country so returning these is gonna cost me the same as just ordering another pair. I even tried to upload a pic showing my order details, where the regular fit was bought, my review is up but not the pic of the sandals or order details.As for the shoes itself, it’s an original and the quality as is from Birkenstock. don’t know if I’ll sell them or see if they’ll expand as I wear them. It’s black with shiny blue in between, the buckles are gold. I wish the blue was gold, I knew what I was buying not complaining but the gold would of looked better. Just cause of the fit error, I don’t think I’ll be buying Birkenstock from amazon againUpdate: because of the sandals fit, it has become unbearable to wear, it’s not Birkenstock fault, same quality and comfort but my feet are wide and the narrow is too narrow for them, so my feet aren’t placed properly. I’m willing to take my losses and give these to someone else.

At first o questioned the authenticity of these, so I went to Dillard’s and purchased same shoes, but for $20 more. I took photos. On the gizeh from Amazon the t-strap wouldn’t lay flat. I have two other pairs of Gizehs and this isn’t a problem with them. It also isn’t an issue with the pair I purchased at Dillard’s. In the photos, the Dillard’s pair is on the left. The two footbeds are also different. The straps, however, are made of identical faux leather. The strap on the amazon pair just appears to be longer. Anyway, I’m sending them back.

I absolutely love this style shoe, not too bulky like some of the other styles. The sizing chart for Birkenstock is weird though. I ordered 37 and I am a size 7 or 7 and a half (US size) normally. These ones were almost too wide for my feet, I had to put an extra hole in strap. Next time I will order a 37 narrow, and I actually have a size 36 but it's just barely too short for my foot. I really love these shoes though and as someone with falling arches and foot pain it is great to have a sandal I can wear without having to worry about wearing my inserts. They already have built in arch support and metatarsal support! I can walk for hours in these shoes. Love them!

I have been wearing birkenstocks for many many years before they became a "trend" I have more than a few pairs so I have a very good idea as to what they are supposed to look and feel like. These are not birkenstocks. As soon as I tried them on I was very confused and I even tried to convince myself that it was just me and they are fine but I couldn't ignore how cheap they actually were. The material was so cheap I thought the strap would actually rip off, it felt like Styrofoam. The cork base felt like cheap felt from Michael's that would crack as soon as you stepped on it Please don't buy These! I returned them right away! Go onto Zappos to purchase real ones for the same price and you get free shipping! I'm going to do it right now!

Never thought I'd own a pair of these. No offense everyone...but not exactly fashion forward. However, after wearing them...I could care less. I have a low (not flat) arch and after 20 years of professional dance my knees had begun to ache. The arch support in these literally got rid knee pain. After about one week of wearing them, the soles also became a bit more flexible.There isn't any way to adjust the top strap. So when you purchase, make sure that they are good and snug..because they will relax a bit. I generally wear a size 6 but went down because they were a bit long.Now if only I could wear these in the Minnesota winters....

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 Amazon

Blinking 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.

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.

Ich habe mir 3 Paar dieses Damen-Modells zur Auswahl bestellt, da ich sie bereits in anderen Farben besitze und sie bei längeren Strecken gut meinen Rückenproblemen entgegenwirken.Im Gegensatz zu den anderen beiden Farben (gold und silber metallic) sitzen diese Schlappen hervorragend bei normaler Weite in Grösse 39, und die Riemen sind nicht zu weit.Ich trage bei normal breitem Fuß in Schuhen Gr. 38-39, bei diesem Modell immer Gr. 39 normale Weite. Die schmale Version ist mir zu eng.Jedoch habe ich auch im Geschäft bereits mehrmals festgestellt, dass die Birkenstocks des gleichen Modells je nach Farbe schon mal etwas in der Weite unterschiedlich ausfallen können.Diese Schuhe wurden nicht in einem Originalkarton geliefert, da dieser angeblich defekt war. Mmh, komisch, ein Etikett war auch nicht dran.Bei meinen anderen Schlappen habe ich den Dorn des Riemens immer im letzten Loch, hier genau im mittleren.Ansonsten kann ich absolut keinen Unterschied feststellen.Die Farbe ist Kupfer mit Grau-Silber und recht auffällig.Die Schuhe sitzen super, daher werde ich sie zum Preis von 52€ in meine Sammlung aufnehmen.Das anfängliche Drücken des Zehenstegs aus Kunststoff gibt sich übrigens nach kurzer Einlaufzeit, sobald sich das persönliche Fußbett im Schuh gebildet hat.Falls ich mit meiner Bewertung helfen konnte, freue ich mich über "ein Klick".

Achtung, bei Lieferung durch Yuhwallo kommt die Ware aus China!Schuh stinkt nach Chemie, Birkoflor ist dünn und knickt an zwei Stellen ein.Der Zehensteg ist aus hartem Plastik. Seltsames Muster und Fußbett passt nicht.Bin ein enttäuschtes Prime-Mitglied.