Shopping bug... spring footwear

In the spirit of sustainability and saving, I've been successfully avoiding shopping this year so far, with the exception of ordering the BR wide-leg jeans Angie posted this week. But despite not looking around, spring items are starting to appear in my various feeds. And the combo of pastels and earth tones is getting to me!

A few items I am currently obsessed with... allow me to work out my thoughts, and by all means share yours:
Merrell Alpine sneaker https://www.merrell.com/CA/en_.....=women-fea; in Gold/Sable. I don't need any more sneakers, I have too many pairs already. But I love the retro styling (I have not adjusted to the more current sneaker shapes) and the colours here. 15% off for first time orders, yadda yadda yadda.

The new Birks... I love the clogs here ">https://www.birkenstock.com/us.....-w.html?dw. Reminds me of much-coveted grey felt Birk clogs my BFF had in the late 90s. I love the pink but it feels quite borderline though, the border being between "coolish DYOT 40-something" and "Giant Toddler". The yellow also available does not appeal as much. These probably aren't practical in such a light coloured suede over time. I think I have talked myself out of them.

They have the same colours in the Arizona softbed sandals. In this style I think I like the "Earth" clay colour best ">https://www.birkenstock.com/us.....tfootbed-e. I think the pastels in suede would get dirty fast. I do need to replace my old workhorse pair due to visual wear to the rose gold finish (still worn around the house - the quality is there). For those who have posted that they find Birks uncomfortable, the softbeds might be worth a try. I was also fitted at an ortho store for a size down than all previous measurements have indicated, such that there is NO room at the end of the shoe which other salespeople frown at, but the width is perfect and I don't have to grip the shoe at all to keep it on. I am now Birks for life provided I can find the right looks.
None of the Birks are available in Canada yet, not to mention it's still very much winter here, so no rush to decide on these. I guess I am "forced" to order the Merrells

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Anonymous

I like the color of the third pair a lot!

Cardiff girl

Veteran

Mmmm ,hard to resist the spring pastels!The Merrells will probably get most wear though.

Angie

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Cute finds! Spring and Summer shopping is my favourite.

Those apricot Birkies are quite unique

rachylou

I LOVE the retro style of the Merrells. The birkie colours are great too.

I saw the apricot Birkies at Nordies yesterday. SO CUTE. And keeping these company:

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Birkenstock 'Arizona' Soft Footbed Suede Sandal

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smittie

So i am VERY interested in these soft footbeds. Have you tried them Jules?
The regular birks footbeds are uncomfortable for me because they’re too much.

Angie, are you getting some Birks?!?

I am really loving the soft colourways too.

kellygirl

Gorgeous color ways and the style seems to be wearing very bold shoes these days. I like the Merrels a lot but love the ease of a slip on. I don't think you could go wrong with either. I have a slight preference for the Arizona because that's what I wear but the clogs are cute too and would offer more toe coverage when your pedicure is not fresh.

Smittie, no. Far too wide and very uncomfortable.

Jules

Yes, I have a pair of soft footbeds that I find very comfortable. I did wear regular Birks as a teenager too, so it’s possible they just work for me overall.
I highly recommend people with average or narrow feet try a size down in Birks, it made all the difference for me when fitted at an orthopaedic store by an SA who insisted on it. The right fit for me is a 37. I’m normally a size 8 and previously wore the 38s. In the size down the width is perfect, my feet just fill the shoe lengthwise (no gap), and there’s no gripping to keep the shoe on. Huge difference.
Kelly, I’m all about the slip on! I really want the Merrells too, but I’m afraid if I get them I’ll be sick of those colours by the time I need the Birks. I’m overthinking it

Sal

I love the colours too and like all your finds! Especially the birks. My metal hardware is always the first to go too. We must like similar things as those jeans are gorgeous!!

I just added these yesterday. Last size left and it was mine. Final sale! They seem to go with rust and camel and red and pink - there will be greens yellows and blues they won’t work with I know.

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I’m a 38 too, Jules, but now that I think about it, I will often wear a size 7 in sandals.

I really like the arizona’s For the on/off factor and also the fact that you can wear them with socks, which is handy sometimes.

Birks + ‘Cabin’ ragg socks = classic Canadian combo, lolz

Sal, those are very cute tassled oxfords! I think they might function as nude-for-you and go with many things?

Style Fan

I have soft bed Birks. I love them. I have my eye on the apricot Birks too. I find the Gizeh Birks are narrower and fit me better than the Arizonas.

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