Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 8 reviews.
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I love these shoes but
"I love these shoes but size 39 too big for me - I need a 38 but this size not available"
Freschezza e sostegno
"La qualità dei materiali veste i piedi in un comfort di freschezza e sostegno con un look esclusivo."
...a different take on a evergreen classic
"...model's always the same, one of which i've owned and worn (and worn-out) probably more than a dozen pairs – ok, wire buckle instead of flat buckle, i get it, it's a fact – but there's more at work here than that! it's the overall feel, and look, to mark this version as something else from previous [can't say "current", as most of its sizes are no longer available at present] runs of standard oiled leather versions. the leather stuff of which this version's made feels suppler, softer, more enveloping around my (pretty sensible) feet... securing both straps via the (wire) buckle is a lot easier than on versions made of oiled leather i've owned so far when out-of-the-box-for-the-first-time – and not because of the wire buckle, but the type of leather used here. please mind the step: unless they grind themselves off in a week of everyday use, these look way more urban (and a lot less country & western) than their oiled leather sibling... classier, indeed, more refined, and somewhat more akin to accompany a more somber dress·code than that of checkered flannel shirts and heavy-duty legwork trousers. i was expecting that their "vintage wood black" finish would have shown a brownier hue – and they don't, phew, i'm happy... black, indeed, and a deep black, though not ink-black, and not flat black as the oiled leather versions. i'll see how their look will reflect the toll time will take on them, the kind of patina that'll stick to them... it's a Birkenstock-specific trademark, how the brand's shoes' look change when they get old, and show how old they are, without ever looking ragged or disheveled or un-cared-for... ...maybe this last pair in natural leather will age as gracefully as my last three or four pairs in previous Londons in oiled leather – but for comfort alone, day one of wearing experience, they're nothing less than top!"
Qualität ist enttäuschend
"Ich trage seit nunmehr 40 Jahren eine Vielzahl verschiedener Birkenstock Schuhe. Noch nie hatte ich ein vergleichbares Qualitätsproblem. Die Verschlußriemen sind unterschiedlich lang (ca. 4 cm). Das Leder unterscheidet sich deutlich zwischen dem rechten und linken Schuh. Rechts fest und steif, links erheblich weicher. Es entsteht ein ungleiches Laufgefühl. Meine Hoffnung, dass das nach dem Einlaufen besser wird hat sich nicht bestätigt. Bei solch hochpreisigen Schuhen ist das eine Enttäuschung. Ich werde den Kundendienst kontaktieren."
Sieht gut aus
"Der Schuh sieht sehr gut aus. Typische Birkenstock Qualität mit perfektem Sitz und tollem Tragekomfort."
Toller Schuh
"Sehr schöner Schuh , leider zu groß. Gab ihn nicht in 38"
London
"Cuir de qualité. Les nouvelles boucles finissent bien le design de la chaussure. Super 👍"
boston
"alles gut, empfehlenswert"
Q&A
London Wire Buckle
Natural Leather
Delivery
Standard (Royal Mail): 3 - 5 business days
Free Returns
30 day return policy
Tradition since 1774
- Anatomically shaped footbed
- Upper: aniline leather
- Footbed lining: suede
- Sole: EVA
- Details: strap with an individually adjustable metal pin buckle
- Made in Portugal
Item no. 1030177/1030233
Upper material: Natural leather
The natural leather that we use is mostly smooth leather, in some cases tumbled leather. This type of leather has many special characteristics, such as breathability, adaptation to the shape of the foot and durability.
Insole: Natural leather
Natural leather can be recognized by its untreated surface. BIRKENSTOCK purposely does not treat surface grains and other characteristic features. BIRKENSTOCK uses sturdy leather with a thickness of 2.8 to 3.2 millimeters as upper material.
Footbed material: Cork
Cork is a sustainable material extracted from the bark layer of the cork oak. This natural product is insulating and offers very good cushioning.
Outsole: EVA
EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) is a high-quality, very light, elastic material with extremely good cushioning. As a result, it smooths out slight irregularities in the floor and ensures that every step is softly cushioned.
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Burg Ockenfels, 53545 Linz, Germany
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London Wire Buckle
The Original Birkenstock Footbed
The heart of all models is the original BIRKENSTOCK footbed. The construction, which has been thought out to the smallest detail and makes it feel like you're standing in sand, helps your feet feel as comfortable as possible for hours on end. This supports health and promotes wellbeing.
The very deep molding in the heel area supports the foot tissue and holds the heel bone firmly in its natural position. This provides the foot with nearly as much support when it is in a sandal as when it is in a closed shoe.
Activates the calf muscles, stabilises the back of the foot and improves gait and coordination.
The arch supports that run alongside the sides of the footbed surround the tarsal bones inside and out. This gives the foot the stability it needs when it takes a step.
The support that runs through the middle of the footbed stabilizes the metatarsal bone. In this way, the transverse arch support helps ensure that the foot has a naturally straight and solid stance.
There are raised indentations at the front of the footbed near the toes. Thanks to the toe grip the toes remain loose and spread out in their natural position. The indentations also support the natural rolling motion of the toes.
The footbed is drawn up especially high at the front. As a result, the high footbed edge protects the toes during the rolling motion of the foot.
