Shoes

[kivah]

Today I'm wearing my 3-strap Birki's Black Patent Leather Sandals - made in Germany. I wear 6-1/2 C width - and these are size 37 with the footprint filled in - so I guess it's Narrow. I have many pairs of Birki's/Birkenstocks - some are Narrow and some are Regular. So - Yes - it is confusing!!!!!!!!!! In American sizing - I have NEVER worn a narrow.

[Venezia]

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@BirkiLady wrote:

@VeneziaI'm very much aware of Birk's narrow and wide widths since I've worn them since 1968. Thanks for your comment. 

However, the other poster was attempting to tell someone there was a difference in European and American widths. 

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To be fair the site says this, so it does seem they (Birkenstock) are making that statement:

Note: Birkenstock Footwear is made in European sizes

regular

narrow

Woman's Widths

Regular:
American width equivalent C-D

Regular:
American width equivalent D-EE

Narrow:
American width equivalent A-B

Narrow:
American width equivalent B-C

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However, not to confuse anyone further or to derail the original intent of the thread, I'll leave it at that.  All of us who love Birks have a pretty good idea of where they're made and the sizing that's right for us.

Have a great day and continue to enjoy wearing your Birks!

[brandiwine]

Best shoes ever!  Love the support.  Great for my feet and my back.  HSN is starting to carry some of the old styles and some new patterns. 

[wvumountiefan]

Thank you to everyone who gave advice and info. I’m really excited to try them. I ordered mine from Urban Outfitters and they have a great return policy. If they aren’t the right fit and size , I know I can exchange them. Again, thank you all! 😁

[lolakimono]

@wvumountiefan 

What I do, per the rep's suggestion, is to towel off after a shower and pop them on while my feet are still warm from the water.  It helps them mold more quickly to my feet.  Sometimes I apply Surgeon's Skin Secret to the bottoms of my heels as well while I am breaking them in.  I don't know if yours are the traditional or the soft footbed.  

[lulu1]

Last spring I donated about 40 pairs of Birkenstocks (various colors, prints, style) mostly purchased from QVC, 15-20 years ago.  Some were never worn.  QVC had a different size chart.  I wore a solid 6 medium.  On QVC that was a 36.  Any other place, a 6 was a 37 and much too big and wide for me.  You need to look at the footbed to determine the width. QVC's tended to be "narrow", although they fit like a medium width.  Non QVC Birkenstock, aka the ones sold universally, come in a variety of widths.

Keep in mind, the Birkies sold on QVC were manufactured just for QVC, hence the price points.

[wvumountiefan]

@lulu1  I bought mine from Urban Outfitters and I checked their return policy before I bought them. It’s a great policy if I need to return or exchange. Fingers crossed 🤞🏼 

[pprmntstx]

I hope you enjoy them!

[Orchestrateacher]

Love my Birkenstock’s! Just bought a new pair while I was on vacation. I know they are pricey but for comfort and support, for my feet, I think they are worth it since I’m always on my feet with my teaching.

[blackhole99]

I've been wearing Birkenstock since 1979 and still wear them on occasion. I have not bought any since the Q stopped selling them and I still have 3 pair of sandals and 2 pair of clogs that are like new. Since I'm older I do prefer the soft foot bed though.