https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-grey-birkies-for-me-ideas Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:27:50 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-grey-birkies-for-me-ideas#post-1236660 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 15:12:46 +0000 rachylou 1236660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't know Birkies came in narrow and Papillio is new to me... Ok. I have a conference that I can surf in...</p> <p>p.s. That *is* interesting, <b>Mo</b>. I thought I was the only one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-grey-birkies-for-me-ideas#post-1236633 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 14:52:59 +0000 Mo 1236633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachy, once in a while my little toe will catch on the lip of the footbed as well. &nbsp;I also can't wear Nike. &nbsp;Interesting.<br />(and I'm excited for the overall reveal!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-grey-birkies-for-me-ideas#post-1236631 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 14:50:32 +0000 Angie 1236631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you tried Birkies in a narrow width?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-grey-birkies-for-me-ideas#post-1236508 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 13:04:53 +0000 Glory 1236508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Birks come in narrow as well. Have you tried the SF (soft foot) narrow? that might work.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-grey-birkies-for-me-ideas#post-1236376 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 09:40:02 +0000 Ingunn 1236376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>European? Weird. Good luck hunting! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-grey-birkies-for-me-ideas#post-1236367 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 08:20:02 +0000 Caro 1236367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you seen&nbsp; Birkenstock's little sister, Papillio? They are slightly more feminine and not as goofy looking, yet still made by Birks, so they are comfy and quality. As far as a Google search, I would try "mules" if that is specifically what you are looking for&nbsp;. Other great comfy&nbsp;shoe brands are <a href="http://www.spartoo.co.uk/Sandals-women-st-10217-10148-0-brand21.php" rel="nofollow">Clarks</a> (they have mules as well that are more classy than Birks but very comfy)&nbsp;and Fitflop, but it dépends what you are looking for. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-grey-birkies-for-me-ideas#post-1236286 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 04:03:39 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1236286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I found the Asos ones - they've got them in black, white and this shiny silver, although it might be more bling than you're looking for:<br /> <a href="http://us.asos.com/ASOS-FAR-OUT-MAN-Leather-Sliders/12xf37/?iid=3962529&#038;SearchQuery=leather%20sliders&#038;sh=0&#038;pge=0&#038;pgesize=36&#038;sort=-1&#038;clr=Silver&#038;mporgp=L0FTT1MvQVNPUy1GQVItT1VULU1BTi1MZWF0aGVyLVNsaWRlcnMvUHJvZC8" rel="nofollow">http://us.asos.com/ASOS-FAR-OU.....nMvUHJvZC8</a>. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-grey-birkies-for-me-ideas#post-1236268 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 03:41:09 +0000 rachylou 1236268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Snakey is cool :)</p> <p>I should make life easier and go for black. That's a good suggestion, Angie. Thx!</p> <p>Sadly it's not a strap thing. I have a narrow foot true, but the real problem is the shape. My little toes hit the upturned edge. They're more straight across. I can't wear Nike for the same reason. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-grey-birkies-for-me-ideas#post-1236211 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 02:59:33 +0000 rae 1236211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What about the pewter mephistos I tried a while back? I am tempted to order them back, but I decided pumps are more important.<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/mephisto-elka-sandal/2801081?origin=PredictiveSearch">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/me.....tiveSearch</a></p> <p>Or these snakey ones?&nbsp;<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/mephisto-helen-slide/3752299?origin=PredictiveSearch">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/me.....tiveSearch</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-grey-birkies-for-me-ideas#post-1236164 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 02:20:39 +0000 Angie 1236164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Get black Birkies.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-grey-birkies-for-me-ideas#post-1236061 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 00:20:58 +0000 dustt 1236061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tried grey mephisto and got these</p> <p><a href="http://www.shoebuy.com/mephisto-hannel/117185/1097021?cm_mmc=googleproductads_pla-_-none-_-none-_-none" rel="nofollow">http://www.shoebuy.com/mephist.....-none-_-no</a></p> <p></p> <p>also if it's just that the straps won't tighten down enough (they don't on me) on the birks - then you just need to take them to the cobbler and have him add another hole and trim the excess strap - </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-grey-birkies-for-me-ideas#post-1235989 Mon, 28 Apr 2014 22:58:52 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1235989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Asos has some 'inspired by' ones but only in black and white, not in silver iirc. If you're not looking for super-durable and long lasting, someplace like Payless might be a place to try too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-grey-birkies-for-me-ideas#post-1235931 Mon, 28 Apr 2014 21:26:49 +0000 rachylou 1235931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*Footbed sandals* seemed to really narrow things down. Thx, <b>Una</b>!</p> <p>Have to try *European* as well, deb. That's surprising.</p> <p>I think I'll have to move off the general google search and go to specific fashion sites, like Polyvore, and try all the terms there... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-grey-birkies-for-me-ideas#post-1235901 Mon, 28 Apr 2014 20:24:48 +0000 deb 1235901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On zappos, they are listed under European in sandals. There are several brands. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-grey-birkies-for-me-ideas#post-1235878 Mon, 28 Apr 2014 19:58:33 +0000 rebekahphoto 1235878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>this is a 2 strap&nbsp;naot with some cool buckle details&nbsp;<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.thewalkingcompany.com/naot-karaoke-metal/17903">https://www.thewalkingcompany......etal/17903</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-grey-birkies-for-me-ideas#post-1235873 Mon, 28 Apr 2014 19:49:49 +0000 catgirl 1235873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have seen these referred to generically as footbed sandals.&nbsp; I think of them as "cavegirl cool" myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-grey-birkies-for-me-ideas#post-1235870 Mon, 28 Apr 2014 19:48:01 +0000 viva 1235870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These aren't necessarily right but maybe these will lead you in a good direction. I basically did a search on "Birkenstock-like sandals" and ultimately ended up doing what Mo suggested.</p> <p>Alegria:<br /><a href="http://www.dillards.com/product/Alegria-Karmen-Casual-Sandals_301_-1_301_504328376?df=04208257_zi_blue_rainbow&amp;scrollTop=395" rel="nofollow">http://www.dillards.com/produc.....8257_zi_bl</a></p> <p>Naot: <br /><a href="http://www.comfortstreetshoes.com/shoe-store/products/Kimberly_in_Metal_Leather_by_Naot-2075-13.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.comfortstreetshoes......75-13.html</a></p> <p>Dansko:<br /><a href="http://www.comfortstreetshoes.com/shoe-store/products/Sophie_in_Sand_Dollar_Leather_by_Dansko-1567-13.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.comfortstreetshoes......sko-1567-1</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-grey-birkies-for-me-ideas#post-1235869 Mon, 28 Apr 2014 19:45:42 +0000 Greyscale 1235869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm having trouble finding the Naot look I remembered, though. Maybe I mixed it up with others.</p> <p>I also noticed that brands like Steven Madden had Birkenstock knock-offs recently, so you could try that type of brand. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-grey-birkies-for-me-ideas#post-1235867 Mon, 28 Apr 2014 19:42:00 +0000 rachylou 1235867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Inge, Greyscale</b> - I will search on those too. Thanks for the good ideas! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-grey-birkies-for-me-ideas#post-1235866 Mon, 28 Apr 2014 19:39:30 +0000 Greyscale 1235866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Naot has some classic birk styles and they're too narrow for my feet, so perhaps good? I have Mephistos and they are a tiny bit too narrow for me, but almost perfect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-grey-birkies-for-me-ideas#post-1235865 Mon, 28 Apr 2014 19:39:29 +0000 Inge 1235865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Or you could try something like "Birkenstock alternatives". I googled that and an older post from Barking Dog Shoes popped up:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.barkingdogshoes.com/2008/05/sandals-with-co.html">http://www.barkingdogshoes.com.....th-co.html</a></p> <p>Most of the shoes linked to are no longer available on the store sites, but if you do another google search for the brand and style names, you do get results.</p> <p>Holding thumbs that you'll find <i>your</i> Birkies soon, Rachy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-grey-birkies-for-me-ideas#post-1235864 Mon, 28 Apr 2014 19:39:13 +0000 rachylou 1235864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Mo - </b>Oh, I have to do a post on the faux leather overalls. Yes, big yes! They totally worked out. And they look a lot better IRL. I had to do an exchange on them; just put the return in the mail. The small was a little skinny in the ankles... and I have skinny ankles. </p> <p>And thank you for the search term!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-grey-birkies-for-me-ideas#post-1235863 Mon, 28 Apr 2014 19:36:08 +0000 Mo 1235863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Did your faux leather overalls end up working out by the way??</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-grey-birkies-for-me-ideas#post-1235862 Mon, 28 Apr 2014 19:35:46 +0000 Mo 1235862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Look under Comfort Shoes in a search engine under Sandals and you should strike gold. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-grey-birkies-for-me-ideas#post-1235860 Mon, 28 Apr 2014 19:32:14 +0000 rachylou 1235860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So I had this idea that I wanted some grey birkies type sandals. Tried on a pair of the <a href="http://www.ibirkenstocksale.com/Birkenstock-Grey-Birkenstock-Arizona-Leather-Sandals-Sale" rel="nofollow">genuine kind</a>, and that's not gonna happen. I do not have Birkenstock shaped feet. I guess that's why I have Mephistos. </p> <p>I haven't done much looking yet, but anybody have any ideas? How would you do a google search for type of sandal? I can't think of a search term... </p>