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Birkenstock - do they get comfy with time?

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 08:57

So I finally gave in and bought a pair! But they are killing me...I had to put band aids all over my feet...
Do they get more comfortable with time?! Or did I just waste my money...
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EW OLDHAND

Latest post on 27 March 2011 - 20:19

Looking forward to meeting the famous KellsBells whom I've seen post so many times. You won't be disappointed! ;) Oh don't I feel all important now. Lol the pressure is ON ladies. Hehehe... :D

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EW GURU

Latest post on 27 March 2011 - 20:13

Looking forward to meeting the famous KellsBells whom I've seen post so many times. You won't be disappointed! ;) Oh don't I feel all important now. Lol the pressure is ON ladies. Hehehe...

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EW OLDHAND

Latest post on 27 March 2011 - 20:08

Looking forward to meeting the famous KellsBells whom I've seen post so many times. You won't be disappointed! ;)

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EW GURU

Latest post on 27 March 2011 - 20:02

Oh bless you. Hehehe... Been manic on my end too, so I completely understand. Let me know when you fid your feet, or rather...your phone. Lol

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 27 March 2011 - 11:47

Sorry, I had the relatives out from the UK and took them back to the airport in the evening after a full day running around for last minute things. Now I've lost my phone, its in the house somewhere so I know I will find it. Its also run out of battery, so I can't ring it. I will search for it as soon as my hubby gets up, he's been sick so I don't want to disturb him. Looking forward to meeting the famous KellsBells whom I've seen post so many times.

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EW GURU

Latest post on 27 March 2011 - 10:56

Hi KellsBells, I am a UK 5/6 or Birkenstock 39 and only have 1 pair in gold. I wear a lot of blue dresses and would love a blue pair. I could give yours a good home. Please call me on 050 1041286. Thanks. I tried texting you as it was early in the am and I'm not sure whether you'd be having a lie-in or not... Did you get my text?

bowbellscowbell...

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EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 26 March 2011 - 07:41

I have four pairs currently black patent zebra print and furry !(these have a buckle thingy on the front that hurt like heck) gold and greenish brown colour Goodness knows why I have them - my DH hates them and I find them very uncomfortable ...

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 26 March 2011 - 05:10

Hi KellsBells, I am a UK 5/6 or Birkenstock 39 and only have 1 pair in gold. I wear a lot of blue dresses and would love a blue pair. I could give yours a good home. Please call me on 050 1041286. Thanks.

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EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 25 March 2011 - 09:34

I went crazy in the sales and bought 4 pairs last year, like some other posters, they really hurt me, blisters etc. DH lives in his and loves them. Great suggestion from SueB about breaking them in slowly round the house. Will give that a go.

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EW GURU

Latest post on 25 March 2011 - 07:57

I bought a pair 2 years ago and just couldn't get on with them. The cheaper versions were great but the actual Birkies just weren't comfy. They never hurt me, just not comfy. Anyway, they're still sitting in my shoe cupboard... If any of you Birki fans would like them, just shout. They've seriously been worn 3/4 times. They're aquamariney-blue I'm a UK 5/6... If anyone interested I'll check the size ;-)

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 25 March 2011 - 07:48

Thanks ladies! I sure hope they get more comfy as I have my eyes on a pair of red ones, super cute!

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EW GURU

Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 11:53

I love them, I am actually addicted to buying them and whenever I have to get a get a gift to mum or aunty or a friend, I go for a Birkenstock. The 1st one I bought was in 2008 when I wanted something comfy for my vacation in China and at that time, they killed me, it took me 10 days (basically half of my vacation) to get used to them.. but since then I wear only Birkies in weekends and if I have something to finish after work during weekdays, I have to exchange my heels and wear my birkins instead.. I got lot of colors, different designs, I love them :) I convinced lot of friends to buy them too and they all said that they are painful at the beginning and wanted to kill me for wasting their money, but after few days, they bought additional ones :)

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EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 09:27

if i could sleep with mine, i would :D i absolutely love my birkies!

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 09:23

Love mine - wouldn't be without them........all different colours/style between them and the fit flops! I hate wearing shoes/boots when I go home. they do get more comfy with time. love Elizabeth x

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EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 09:21

Absolutely get more comfortable with time....and then they will become the most comfortable thing you will ever wear!

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EW EXPERT

Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 09:07

you are supposed to break them in slowly as they are a negative heel along with other things/ starting with an hour a day and see how that goes then up the time. Your shoes should not hurt like that! There might be a problem if you are having bandaids all over your feet, that is not right. Stop wearing until your feet heel then start with short times and build up. You can expect a bit of discomfort in the 1st week but certainly not pain. If you find you are getting low back pain after a month, then these shoes are not for you....good luck :)

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 09:03

I got the sandals, the single strap ones. Super cute but ouch! painful!

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EW EXPERT

Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 09:02

Agree with WM - love mine and wear them almost daily. I also have clogs (bostom) and flip flops (Gizeh)

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EW MASTER

Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 09:02

I found mine took a while to break in but yes, they do get better over time!

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EW OLDHAND

Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 08:59

What sort did you buy? I bought two pairs -- some clogs and some flip-flops -- as I needed some solid supportive shoes post-leg break, and oh my word, I adore them. True, the flip flops gave me a few blisters at the start, but now they are perfect. And I practically live in the clogs. Fab for slopping around the house [on those cold hard marble floors!'> as well as wearing all day for running errands and things. Stick them out. They'll serve you well. :)

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