I bought these for a trip in April. They are beautiful and look great on my foot.

I got these in Burgundy Belize! Oh my gosh...sexy and comfy not easy to come by. I wore them last weekend and heads were turning all everywhere. Got many comps. However, my foot is slim and my ankles are too so there is a little flop but nothing too serious. They also should have added more velcro to tighten up. But I will not return them.

These are the perfect height on platform and heel, and are extremely comfortable. As mentioned in another review, the ankle strap doesn't close tightly enough for those of us with smaller ankles, but that doesn't seem to impair the comfort at all. The footbed is very hard, though, and I had to glue a cushion to the bottom as the adhesive wouldn't stick to the cloth.

Amazingly stable & comfortable wedge. Still hard for me to wear more than 6hrs but then I don't wear heels much. I'm already tall, but damn its great to be even taller. Wore these to the supermarket as soon as they arrived since I couldn't wait to wear them. I've never been stopped & asked about my shoes so much in my life.

These shoes are by far the best sandals you can get for your feet! I have worn Birkenstocks since high school, so 15 years now, and I worked for a Birkenstock store for a year. Often, customers would come in requesting that I fit them in their first pair of Birkenstocks, at the order of their podiatrist. These are orthopedic so they support your feet in the proper way and these are the shoes that most every podiatrist agrees people should wear. For those of you getting a pair of Birkenstocks for the first time, there are a few things to be aware of. Sizing is little different since you are in a European size. I am a solid 8 in US sizing, but when I wear the Arizona style Birkenstock I have to get a size 38 (European 7) and when wearing the Gizeh with the toe piece I size up one size in order for it to fit properly, so I wear a 39 in the Gizeh. Also, it does take time to adjust to the toe piece but it should not be painful as some reviews have mentioned. If you are in the correct size, this should not bother you that much, especially if you are used to flip-flops. Another thing to note is that there are three different footbeds to choose from. Papillio Sandals have the smallest amount of arch support, Birkenstocks have medium arch support and Tatamis have the highest arch support, so one footbed might work better for you than another. I can wear the Papillio and the Birkenstock, where as Tatami is slightly too high for me, but people with an extremely high arch love Tatamis. After some time the footbed actually forms and molds to your foot. This is a very cool process because it goes from a completely flat shoe that anyone can wear to one that over time only you can wear because it takes on the shape of your individual foot and another person would not be comfortable in it. And lastly, in order to keep the cork shiny, looking new and protected, you can get cork life from the Birkenstock website. You would use this every few months depending on how often you wear your sandals. Just as any Birkenstocks last forever! But, if you ever need your sandals repaired, a Birkenstock store in your area may have trained staff who can replace any part of the sandal, including the footbed, toepiece, sole, and leather lining. So I do hope this helps any of you new to Birkenstock on sizing and keeping your Birkenstocks nice and new looking for years to come! The one and only complaint I have for the Gizeh is that I wish it could be worn in winter, but unfortunately, in Indiana that just is not possible!

Zappos, why are you so stinkin' awesome?! Love next day shipping. These are just as supportive and comfortable as you would expect, and more stylish than most Birks.

I have just ordered my 3th pair of Birki's Gizeh. I absolutely love these sandals I bought the silver to were as a 2nd low shoe with a gown to a wedding when my heels become too much. I wear these with shorts, dresses, casual or dress They look fantastic sizing is my normal Birkenstock size I have about 8 pairs of Birks. Love. I have had 2 foot surgeries and these are great for support and comfort.

I have super wide feet and most shoes have to be wide width. I purchased these in a 41 and they were a bit too narrow for me. I was desperate for arch support at my job and just dealt with the fact they were a tiny bit too narrow. After about 3 weeks of wear they aren't bothering me except along the outside edge of my foot, where they pinch a little bit. I've just ordered another pair in a size up and will keep my current pair for running around town in. I highly recommend these shoes to anyone who stands all day. I work retail on concrete and while they may not be "squishy" they are extremely comfortable. The Arch support has seriously taken a ton of pressure of the balls of my feet. They also are not having the wear and tear issues most of my other shoes have, being used so often and for such long periods of time.

These are my first pair of Birks, but know they won't be my last! I wear them practically every day now. I took the advice of others and ordered a size down. I wear a 7, ordered the size 37 and they fit perfectly. Although a little stiff at the beginning, they are extremely comfortable and supportive. Not to mention, Zappos has the best customer service and shipping! I received mine the very next day!