Birkenstocks & Birkenstock inspired shoes are so in style this year. I noticed that designers have been designing Birkenstock inspired shoes (top/middle/bottom). However, I'm an advocate of the original Birkenstock brand because they are one of the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned. It also seems like they've partnered with companies like Urban Outfitters and Free People to sell different styles than your usual Gizehs or Arizonas.
My first pair of Birkenstocks were a pair of brown Gizehs I purchased in Montreal in 2006 (see photo below). I became obsessed with these particular sandals after I noticed that every stylish person in Montreal was wearing a pair of Gizehs! Back at home, most people were rocking the Arizonas, which was historically known as the hippie sandal, so I was surprised when I saw that Birks could be stylish (and now they're all the rage). I have two pair of Gizeh's, brown and black (purchased in Amsterdam in 2010 for $50!). I finally got around to replacing my brown Gizehs (the cork split open mid sole) with a pair of braided Kairos (see below) that I love! I scoured the internet for these babies, and they seem to be sold out everywhere or only available in larger sizes. Then I finally found a pair of eBay, straight from the source, Germany. I'll most likely wear them the entire summer because I'm in love.
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