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10-03-2023, 02:54 PM
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rebuilt Birks
Very surprising!
I have had one pair of Birkenstocks (black leather Londons) that I bought after college. I wore then a lot, not daily, but a lot. Never really got them wet. Last spring, 40 years after I bought them, the cork footbed began to break down. I was going to buy another pair, but asked my neighborhood shoemaker about them and he said they could be fixed with genuine Birkenstock materials. The cost was ridiculous (about $125) but I was curious about how this would turn out. Bottom line, they are virtually like new. Literally. They could last another 40 years. Hope I'm still here to find out... 
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10-05-2023, 09:46 AM
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This thread had me looking at birk’s again. Wish I had kept mine from college years.
I’m currently enjoying Croc’s (much to my wife’s dismay). But these Arizona Rugged sandals are intriguing. I may have to pick up a pair at the next REI sale. Birk’s are the only footwear worse than Crocs, according to my wife so that’ll be an extra plus https://www.rei.com/product/184299/b...d-sandals-mens
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#50
10-05-2023, 02:31 PM
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Similarly I hadn’t had birks since the college days and picked up a pair of arizonas a few months ago at REI. They were an used return but looked new and I got them for $40!
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#51
10-05-2023, 11:43 PM
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Worn out countless pairs of Birks over the last 40 years. A strange occurrence while camping at Camp Pendleton this summer….. Oofos had a promo at the Exchange. I figured why not try a pair. Amazing… Shortly thereafter I had hip surgery ( arthroscopic/ IE die grinder work and a sewn back together labrum).
I will say that the Oofos were a game changer in comfort while recovering. They are supportive like a BIRK but soft like a pillow. Haven’t worn my Birks since.
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#52
10-06-2023, 12:25 AM
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I used to love my Birkenstocks. I actually still have a couple serviceable pairs. But you can’t get me out of my crocs. So much more comfortable for me and I wear them while on my feet all day long. It’s a lovely freedom to not care what others think of my footwear among other things.
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#54
04-03-2024, 03:29 AM
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I'm a huge fan of Birkenstock sandals myself. Truth be told, I own 6 pairs of Birkenstocks out of which my first two pairs—Arizona and Mayari are still rocking after three years of regular use. I also have a pair in suede, but they went bad from the outside because I didn't use any sort of spray to maintain the suede. What did I learn? Birkenstocks are fantastic, but without proper care the footbed could go bad. I recommend using cork sealer; it'll help maintain the footbed.
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04-03-2024, 01:22 PM
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#57
04-03-2024, 01:39 PM
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These Birks look to be durable. I've only worn them a few times thus far, not sure which model they are.
Chacos - I have some, don't wear them much as I find the heel cup to be too narrow. Only shoes/sandals that I've ever felt that way about.
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04-03-2024, 02:03 PM
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04-03-2024, 02:08 PM
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