The Unlikely Return of Birkenstock

Re:The Unlikely Return of Birkenstock by lozaning on Friday August 24, 2018 @04:00AM (#17833504)

I grew up down the street from their original socal factory/store, been wearing rainbows for decades. I've got a ratty 12+ year old pair I wear to go surfing, a pair I bought in the last year that I can get away with wearing to work, and a couple other pairs in-between. If you get a chance check out the factory store in San Clemente, they've got pairs up on the walls with all sorts of super awesome stories.

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Re:The Unlikely Return of Birkenstock by finaliteration on Friday August 24, 2018 @11:15AM (#17835436)

Yeah they’re amazing! My wife balked at me buying sandals for $50-60 (she’s used to $10 sandals that wear out in a year), but they’re so damn comfortable after you break them in and last what seems like forever. The only reason I got rid of my last pair was because the color was fading pretty badly, but other than that they’re still totally wearable.

I also love them because they aren’t huge and bulky like Reef brand and others. They actually look somewhat “classy” as far as sandals go.

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