Birkenstock sandals: c'mon fess up!

Harry Callahan

Harry Callahan

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Okay, okay... So they're a little ghey looking. Well, maybe a LOT ghey looking. But for those of us that are totally secure in our manhood, these sandals are the best kept secret in total foot comfort. While doing internet research prior to purchasing these sandals I read somewhere that the first three times you wear these you're gonna wonder why you spent almost a c-note on them, then the fourth time you put them on, you never wanna take 'em off.

Well folks, dat be true! :D Highly recommended. Who among you forumites is willing to fess up and admit to owning and wearing a pair of these miracles of footwear comfort? Let's hear some Birkenstock raves.
 
My ex wife found a pair for me at a garage sale for $5! They were not worn, just tried on. I had never thought about Birkenstock before that. I kept those suckers for about 5 yrs. They were my good luck fishing sandals. That was one of the few right things my ex did! Gay or not, they are great sandals.
 
I've had the same pair since college and I'm 40. I've had them re-soled, re-sealed and re-corked more times than I can count. I agree, best thing going for sandals.
 
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Nope, not for me.

At the start of summer I went shopping for some new sandals to replace my worn out Tevas.
I tried on about every pair that I could get my hands on including some Birkenstocks.
Believe it or not, I found the birks to actually be somewhat uncomfortable.
I ended up finding some Clarks that felt awesome!
 
around these parts we call them birth control shoes. 'Cause If your wearing them you are never gonna get laid.
 
I'm not going to put those on I don't care what you say. Nope.
 
I walk around the house barefoot and I have a pair of slip-on Birkenstocks that I keep by the door in case I have to run outside for something. If I'm actually leaving my premises I almost always put on real shoes. If I'm on my feet for several hours (usually cooking) I'll put them on so my feet don't hurt.
 
I've had a pair for about a decade. Very comfortable, used frequently. And my girlfriend likes them :)
 
I wear them from the time the snow melts until the snow returns, when I have to go somewhere where I have to wear shoes, other than that I run bearfoot. I weed whack the lawn, and use the chainsaw bearfoot most of the time too. Only when working in the knife shop do I put on covered foot wear- too many steel slivers. Shoes and boots in the summer months are just too hot and uncomfortable and I get foot rot easily, and its hard to get rid of.
 
No sir. No way, no how. I don't care how comfortable they are, you aren't going to see a pair of those things on my feet. Those things are for crunchy granola types. Damned patchouli-stinkin', trust fund hippies wear those things.

I wear Crocs instead. Much cooler. :D ;)
 
I haven't had a pair of real Birks in over ten years. But I've been living in a pair of Gurkees lately. I got 'em for pirate/ren faires (even though the historical evidence for rope sandals is a little iffy) but wear them everyday. Super comfy and surprisingly sturdy.

Frank
 
I've been wearing a pair of Reebok sandals this summer. I could run a marathon in them ... if I could run a marathon.
 
Tballetta said:
around these parts we call them birth control shoes. 'Cause If your wearing them you are never gonna get laid.
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Got laid plenty of times!

xbxb said:
I'm not going to put those on I don't care what you say. Nope.
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Not secure in your masculinity, huh?:D

moonwilson said:
No sir. No way, no how. I don't care how comfortable they are, you aren't going to see a pair of those things on my feet. Those things are for crunchy granola types. Damned patchouli-stinkin', trust fund hippies wear those things.

I wear Crocs instead. Much cooler. :D ;)
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Yeah, Crocs.... plenty manly there Moon! ;) I ain't no steenkin' granola trust fund hippy either.

Brad "the butcher";7169756 said:
around here birkenstocks are big with the "rainbow" crowd, would not be caught in them for my life!
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Another insecure guy, huh?;):D

I have two pairs, gotta look for the wide pairs though... simply the BEST most comfortable footwear I've ever tried. If you are on your feet all day, they are the best period. I actually wore out my sandals... gotta find the $$$ to replace them.
 
moonwilson said:
No sir. No way, no how. I don't care how comfortable they are, you aren't going to see a pair of those things on my feet. Those things are for crunchy granola types. Damned patchouli-stinkin', trust fund hippies wear those things.

I wear Crocs instead. Much cooler. :D ;)
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My birkenstocks had tuna blood on them from Cabo San Lucas. They are manly man, tuna blood garnished outdoor he man sport sandals.:cool::thumbup: I think Bass Pro Shops even sponsors them. The libs are not gonna steal my sandals, no sir, no how.:D I think John Wayne and Ronald Reagan wore Birkenstocks. Rant off.:o
 
I stick with Reefs. What's the point of wearing sandals if they don't have a bottle opener built into them?
 
I've always been wearing Birkenstocks, but only at home. Most germans do. :D
When winter comes, I often switch to Giesswein (made in Austria). They're excellent for sneaking silently to the fridge at night. ;)
 
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