https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/birkenstocks---arizona-madrid-or-gizeh Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:59:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/birkenstocks---arizona-madrid-or-gizeh/page/2#post-2149217 Tue, 20 Oct 2020 02:22:19 +0000 Sal 2149217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Danskogirl - good to get another point of view.</p> <p>Thanks Glory - I am leaning to the Arizona as I think the comfort level will suit me the best.&nbsp; Hoping to get into a store tomorrow to check them out.</p> <p>Thanks Cocolion - it seems the Madrid may be the least comfortable from a few comments.</p> <p>Here are a few of the dresses and bottoms I would wear with birkenstocks- they will emphasize my calves in the midi dresses I think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/birkenstocks---arizona-madrid-or-gizeh/page/2#post-2149001 Sun, 18 Oct 2020 17:13:45 +0000 danskogirl 2149001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear a pair of black soft-footbed Floridas as house shoes in the spring and summer. I have a pair of blue suede soft-footbed Bostons on order and will see how they work as fall-winter house shoes. And I have an older pair of silver regular-footbed Granadas that I use as travel slippers sometimes (they're narrow width and my wide, high volume feet are more comfortable in the regular width; so the Granadas have been relegated to occasional wear when visiting relatives, etc.).</p> <p>I like Birkenstocks for wearing as house shoes. But I don't find them comfortable to walk in. For a similar style of sandal for walking, I much prefer the Mephisto Helen Plus, which has a slight elevation in the heel that makes walking easier for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/birkenstocks---arizona-madrid-or-gizeh/page/2#post-2148929 Sun, 18 Oct 2020 02:49:56 +0000 Glory 2148929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a few pairs of birks. Brown Arizona, black Madrid with hot pink sole, orange Madrid with ultra wide strap and black Florida. I have tried the Gizeh but find them very uncomfortable. My fave are the Madrid and I have had them for many years. However I don’t find them great for out and about. They are hard to keep on the foot and if you have to run or walk quickly they may be a bit unreliable in terms of staying on the foot. I love my Florida ones and the Arizona are amazing as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/birkenstocks---arizona-madrid-or-gizeh/page/2#post-2148778 Fri, 16 Oct 2020 19:52:51 +0000 CocoLion 2148778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a fan of the Arizonas and the Mayari. &nbsp;I've owned the Madrid but found it did not stay on my foot that well and that it made a loud slapping sound when walking. &nbsp;(Because there is no support around the instep.)</p> <p>I've never owned a Gizeh but my SIL swears by them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/birkenstocks---arizona-madrid-or-gizeh/page/2#post-2148664 Fri, 16 Oct 2020 01:27:35 +0000 Sal 2148664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Echo, Notsaf and Stylefan.&nbsp; When Birks work, they really work..</p> <p>I am looking forward to getting some again!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/birkenstocks---arizona-madrid-or-gizeh#post-2148643 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 20:51:46 +0000 Style Fan 2148643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the Arizona and the Gizeh Birks.&nbsp; I love both styles.&nbsp; I don't have problems with the toe part in the Gizeh but I do wear flip flops a lot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/birkenstocks---arizona-madrid-or-gizeh#post-2148541 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 01:11:47 +0000 notsaf 2148541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(Hi all, it's been a while!)</p> <p>I have a high arch, so don't like straps over the bridge of my foot. I'm on my second pair of these Birkis white-on-white Madrids (bought first in about 2016 and again this summer) and adore them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/birkenstocks---arizona-madrid-or-gizeh#post-2148540 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 00:52:34 +0000 Echo 2148540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Arizona, from my experience, are the most comfortable and versatile. They might not be intended as high-mileage shoes, but they CAN go the distance. You can wear them into fall with wool socks. They can be dressed up or down. My faves, and the most comfortable for me, are the suede Arizonas with the soft sole.</p> <p>I can't wear the Madrid because I can't keep them on my feet! But I do find the Florida or Mayari to be more refined looking. My fave for comfort and looks, though is the Granada - like a delicate Arizona. The Gizeh are either perfect or painful, depending on whether the toe bar falls in the right place for you, so they're a gamble.&nbsp;</p> <p>The Milano, IMO, is for the hard-core Birkie wearer. I've had them. They are your wear everywhere and well into the winter shoes, but they look a lot chunkier than standard Arizonas.</p> <p>Photos are the Mayari, Granada and Florida. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/birkenstocks---arizona-madrid-or-gizeh#post-2148533 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 23:47:48 +0000 Sal 2148533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks NemosMom - I think white would work for me as I find white footwear easy to wear spring and summer.&nbsp; I will look at the soles - I hadn't paid much attention to those so worth a look.</p> <p>Thanks Joy - I have worn two pairs before and found them great but I am older now.&nbsp; At the moment my feet are straight forward - but I know that could change. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/birkenstocks---arizona-madrid-or-gizeh#post-2148527 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 22:42:19 +0000 Anonymous 2148527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Be sure the footbed fits your foot. I had Arizona’s and the salesman said they would adapt to your feet. That never happened. Also be aware that you need to push with your toes with every step to keep them on. It can be great exercise for the feet or draining . My biggest problem was that mine were quite heavy and too much to wear very long. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/birkenstocks---arizona-madrid-or-gizeh#post-2148511 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 21:12:47 +0000 nemosmom 2148511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>The Arizona's are what I have and love the most. I have a suede pair of the Softbed ones (they started as taupe; I dyed them rusty brown) and a burnished gold pair with the traditional sole that are really great. I had to add buckle holes to make them tighter on my feet, but otherwise they have been maintenance-free.</div><div><br /></div><div>I like the idea of white for you. Especially if you can find them with the natural/cork/carmel-colored sole!<br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/birkenstocks---arizona-madrid-or-gizeh#post-2148508 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 20:51:21 +0000 Sal 2148508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes Astrid - the ones I had were the Milano. I understand the nurse association.</p> <p>Brooklyn - thanks - rose gold could be good for you.</p> <p>Suntiger - those are nice and a bit more refined.</p> <p>Ummila - good to have the comfort report on the Arizona!</p> <p>Thanks Angie - I agree with your assessment.&nbsp; Warm metals are a bit harder to get here - I am leaning to white given my Rollies ripped this morning (after two years of fairly hard wear including lots in Italy on cobbles etc)</p> <p>Thanks Lisa -I agree!</p> <p>Anchie - I do love the Madrid - they are just a bit more refined.&nbsp; Silver is perfect for you.</p> <p>Firecracker - that is a nice style too.&nbsp; But I am leaning to the Arizona after the feedback and I want to be able to city and trail walk in them on occasions.</p> <p>bella - the Gizeh are a perfect home summer shoe.&nbsp; I added some supportive flip flops this summer (they are supportive and comfortable but not trendy at all)</p> <p>Gaylene - thanks for the comfort report.&nbsp; I think a more supportive style could be the way to go as I want to do more incidental walking.</p> <p>Phoebe - thanks - we are in sync!</p> <p>I think I will go down the Arizona route - they are available locally so I can try different sizes, and the shops that stock them are good local retailers that I would like to support..&nbsp; Good for walking and probably a bit more trans seasonal than the others.&nbsp;</p> <p>And if I get really trendy I can wear them with socks........</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/birkenstocks---arizona-madrid-or-gizeh#post-2148497 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 19:36:09 +0000 Anonymous 2148497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't worn the Madrid, they look very nice and the only reason I haven't tried them is because I often have trouble keeping mule type shoes on my feet. </p> <p>Between the Arizona and the Gizeh, the latter is a little prettier but can be hard to fit online because of the strap between the toes, which I found was either "fine" or unbearable. </p> <p>I've worn them for decades and for an all around semi perfect walking sandal, if the Arizona is a good fit it's hard to top.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/birkenstocks---arizona-madrid-or-gizeh#post-2148490 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 18:09:27 +0000 Gaylene 2148490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve worn all three styles—the Arizona, the Gizeh, and the Madrid—for years, along with the occasional Mayari. Like Shevia says, all are comfortable if your foot likes the Birks footbed, so it really depends on your subjective feelings about each style.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Currently, white Gizehs are my classic summer footwear because they go so well with flowy summer skirts and pants. My black Arizonas provide a clean, architectural look to bookend my sleeker, more minimalist looks. My former red Mayari sandals seemed to fit boho looks, while my latest silver, big buckle Madrids are the most versatile but not as good as the others if I’m going to be walking on uneven surfaces for a considerable distance. Both the Arizona, Mayari, and Gizeh work well on my foot for considerable walking since the toe piece isn’t an issue if the footbed is the right size.&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/birkenstocks---arizona-madrid-or-gizeh#post-2148483 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 16:53:28 +0000 bella 2148483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've only worn the Gizehs. I've had them for a few years, and in this Corona summer, they were the only shoes I wore. I did not go anywhere other than the park, light walks in forests, the beach. etc., and the Gizehs were perfect for all those activities. Madrids look like house slippers to my eye.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/birkenstocks---arizona-madrid-or-gizeh#post-2148477 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 16:36:31 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2148477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I like the classic Birkie look of the Arizona. I can picture you wearing this style so well! I also love the look of the Giza on a pretty foot. It has a more feminine appeal to me. <br /></div><div>When I bought my Birkenstocks, I couldn't bring myself to go for the full clunky look, so I went with Mayari. Now I think I could wear the Arizona, but I don't need a second pair. <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/birkenstocks---arizona-madrid-or-gizeh#post-2148459 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 14:54:27 +0000 anchie 2148459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was never into Birkenstocks, had some negative association with them, but good friend of mine is a fan, she wears mostly Madrid and Mayari models. In an attempt to convert me, she has gifted me a piar of silver Madrid for my birthday this summer. Well, she succeeded. I wore them a lot casually over the summer. I had a strange issue with them - every time I put them on, I had slight discomfort for about first 100 steps. But after that, it would magically disappear and I will be able to walk in them for kilometers. I just ordered pair of light blue Amsterdam to wear as house slippers this winter, hope they work out. So this is my very limited experience with them. If you already had Madrid and they work for you, why not. Or if you want a change Arizona is classic style, but I never tried them on. Not sure if a strap that high will be comfortable. White or metallic is best for summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/birkenstocks---arizona-madrid-or-gizeh#post-2148458 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 14:49:12 +0000 Aquamarine 2148458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the Boston and Arizona styles and love them, but for walking around a lot (vacation sightseeing, shopping, NOT exercise) I prefer the Mayari. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/birkenstocks---arizona-madrid-or-gizeh#post-2148454 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 14:26:39 +0000 Anonymous 2148454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm highly opinionated re: Birkenstocks. &nbsp;I've worn the Gizeh, and they were ok, but they look best on perfect feet with no bunions or other issues . &nbsp;I have a bunion on one foot so feel "entitled" to make that kind of remark &nbsp;The Arizonas are it for me - classic, "cool", &nbsp;and authentic in &nbsp;style. And yes to white or a metallic. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/birkenstocks---arizona-madrid-or-gizeh#post-2148450 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 13:59:38 +0000 Angie 2148450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Arizona. That's by far the fave with my clientele and on the street around here. There is a vegan version too.&nbsp;</p> <p>I like white, tan, or a warm metal for you, <b>Sal.</b></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/birkenstocks---arizona-madrid-or-gizeh#post-2148440 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 12:34:26 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2148440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love how Gizehs look, but the toe bar (or whatever you call that thing) is very hard and inflexible compared to say, rubber flipflops of the Havaianas type.</p> <p>Arizonas seem the most trendy but they are also comfy - I have gone on a 4 mile mountain hike in the plastic ones, with no issue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/birkenstocks---arizona-madrid-or-gizeh#post-2148439 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 12:22:34 +0000 Anonymous 2148439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the Gizeh's most and never found the toe thong problematic. I've worn similar of various brands for hiking for at least the last 20 years. The only trouble is they don't work with socks (comes in handy when camping if nothing else).<br /> These are the ones I have now- the Siena Hex, though not sure if they have white. They work well for my narrow feet, and look more streamlined than the Arizonas and more secure than the Madrid. They do require tightening every so often though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/birkenstocks---arizona-madrid-or-gizeh#post-2148426 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 10:16:17 +0000 Astrid 2148426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you say Arizona with a back strap, do you mean the Milano? </p> <p>I personally find the Gizeh really uncomfortable, but I don't like to have anything between my toes no matter the brand. I do like the look of the Madrid (it's the style one of my friends always wears in summer), but personally they don't work for me because they don't stay on my feet. I always feel like my toes are cramping up to keep the shoes on my feet. The Arizonas would be my choice when we're talking comfort... </p> <p>I personally wouldn't pick white, but that's because with white Birks my first association is "nurse". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/birkenstocks---arizona-madrid-or-gizeh#post-2148419 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 08:02:49 +0000 Brooklyn 2148419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the Arizona best, but that’s just my personal preference. I don’t think the Gizeh would be great for walking, but I could see them at a BBQ, beach, pool, around the house.</p> <p>Silver would be great. If you wanted to go warmer, I’m pretty sure I’ve seen rose gold. That’s the colour I’m thinking about </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/birkenstocks---arizona-madrid-or-gizeh#post-2148417 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 07:46:26 +0000 Sal 2148417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting - thanks Kelly, Minaminu and Adela.&nbsp; My feet are standard width.&nbsp; I can definitely get the Arizona style locally in a couple of stores - the other styles might be online from the Birk Shop in Auckland.&nbsp; Silver could be fun - I wear more gold but I don't think that would matter too much! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/birkenstocks---arizona-madrid-or-gizeh#post-2148416 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 07:32:18 +0000 Minaminu 2148416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In my opinion, both the Arizona and the Gizeh model are fab for long narrow feet, the Madrid is quite forgiving for wide feet and can look quite feminine. I like the Birkis in a metallic colour, they don't get easily dirty </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/birkenstocks---arizona-madrid-or-gizeh#post-2148414 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 06:33:38 +0000 Adela 2148414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Birkenstocks in general work for me, and I own all three styles. I wear Arizona at home as slippers, because they seem a bit frumpy on me, I have a pair of silver Madrid but Gizeh is my favourite. I have them in three colours and spend every summer in them. They are quite stylish for my eye and very comfy (though I generally can't wear straps between my toes, but Gizeh is different). I read a blogger Bridgette Raes raving about them a few years ago, I bought my first pair and never looked back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/birkenstocks---arizona-madrid-or-gizeh#post-2148412 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 05:16:40 +0000 kellygirl 2148412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've always liked the look of Gizeh but have never owned them. I agree they are slightly more refined than the Arizona in terms of style. I like the trendy look of the Arizona and have them in silver. I find they work almost like a white and go with everything in my wardrobe and aren't as high contrast as a stark white. Mine also have a dark sole so they bookend a little bit more than the white soles on the white ones that you show. I don't think the Madria single strap would stay on my feet--they don't seem like high mileage shoes. That being said, I like the Arizona for you. I think they are the trendiest and look the sportiest--they would suit your style.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/birkenstocks---arizona-madrid-or-gizeh#post-2148411 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 04:27:17 +0000 Sal 2148411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are the styles</p> <p>Gizeh<br />Madrid<br />Arizona</p> <p>Brooklyn - thanks, interested in seeing the Doc Martin sandals.&nbsp; Birks are definitely not comfortable for everyone - the footbed does not suit some people.&nbsp; I think the two strap Arizona would be the most supportive - but it has been a while since I owned any of that style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/birkenstocks---arizona-madrid-or-gizeh#post-2148409 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 03:33:46 +0000 Brooklyn 2148409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sally, could you post pics of the styles you are considering? I’m only familiar with Arizona. I tried them a few years back but they didn’t work for me, I can’t remember why (I returned them) but I’m also thinking of trying them again.</p> <p>I like white or a metallic for you.</p> <p>I’ve also ordered some Dr Martens sandals, which have a similar vibe. I might post about them because I’m in 2 minds about keeping them. </p>