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Birkenstock Sneakers?

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Inspired by Suz' rabbit hole article about foot shape- I discovered that Birkenstock sneakers exist! https://www.birkenstock.com/us....._1518.html

I've never liked the way sneakers look or feel on my feet, and I do all my major walking in Birks. But occasionally I do need sneakers, like for the airport or for biking. I don't necesarily want bike specific shoes cause I'm not comfortable connecting to my pedals like that.

I tried the zero drop Merrills, which don't cause hip pain when I walk like regular sneakers do, but the soles are so thin I feel All the rocks in my driveway. Plus the toebox is really low, which is probably especially problematic since I have high arch feet.

Has anyone tried these or other Birkenstock sneakers?

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Inge

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I haven't tried them yet, but my feet love Birkenstock sandals too, so I'm very curious to find out how these would feel on.

Keep us posted if you try them?

RobinF

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I noticed those recently and actually saw some on Poshmark. Birks generally are too wide for me so I didn't purchase them but they looked cute.

Birkenstock Bend Sneaker (Women)

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unfrumped

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Such a coincidence. I was just in a shoe store that had a pair of gray Birkenstock sneakers on the sale rack. In a size I sometimes wear , but they were too small. I was surprised that the “ foot shape” actually looked good to my eye and that the style might actually give a trimmer look than regular sneakers because the extra room I need across the forefoot is built into the shape, rather than using larger sizes which then have wasted space as they taper off a bit. I couldn’t tell if the toebox would be too shallow because I’d have to try the correct size.
No other ones in the store!
But now I’m tempted to search.
However, I’m put off by the reviews of still soles- a no- go for me and something I couldn’t assess well in the too- tight size.

Zaeobi

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Haven't tried them myself but Alison's mini review on Wardrobe Oxygen does have me intrigued (waiting for the detailed one), since she has similar feet to me (slightly wider forefoot but narrow heel, high instep etc):

"I am so obsessed and wish I got them sooner. Same comfort and support as the sandals in an off-white leather that even my daughter thinks look “okay cool.” I want to wear them a bit longer before I do a dedicated review but so far I'm a big fan.":
https://www.wardrobeoxygen.com.....cently-14/

CarolS

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Ooh. Intrigued!

Angie

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TRY THEM!

Style Fan

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I have considered trying them but changed my mind. I will stick with what I know works. But I have seen them in person, and they are cute.

Jenava

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A couple years ago (right as the covid lockdown started) I got a pair of Birk shoes. They are more like laced ballet flats than sneakers. They are great! I say try them, as well.

Tanya

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Another vote to try them, and report back!

Anonymous

I saw a (not super helpful...) review of them on You Tube. She did say they were wide in the heel, which is always problematic for me. I think I'd rather see if I see them IRL rather than ordering online. Also hoping a black version with brown soles (instead of white) will emerge. Saw that in suede, but concerned they'd be hot.

Kate

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I tried them, but found them way too wide. Cute though.

madeline

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I like them and I love my Birkie Arizona sandals. But I read the reviews for the Bend sneaker on Zappos. They gave me pause. Soles coming away from the sneaker after a few wears. You might want to take a look.

Val

Have tried. I wear Birkenstock sandals and clogs in the regular width (not narrow). The sneakers have a slightly different footbed with a less-pronounced toe grip ridge and a less-roomy toe box. I went up one size from my sandal size, but other than that they fit great and have worked fine for my walking lifestyle, which includes walks of three or four miles on pavement in hot weather. I wear them with socks.

Anonymous

I'd definitely need the narrow, but the sole thing concerns me a bit.
Checked the shoe store in the outlets where I got my Arizonas, but they just have the sandals.