[lilmissmuffet]

Hi

I'm SO sick of my fancy, expansive thongs/flip flops breaking! At $30 a pop they are as cool as rubber thongs can get but they just don't go the distance.

I'm considering Birkinstocks but are they a terrible fashion faux pas?

This style http://www.birkenstock.com.au/product_deta...gizeh/04385/0/0

My feet are size 9 so I imagine they will look like twin boats on my feet

Is there a fashionable alternative? Not too dressy, these shoes will be for doing the school run, grocery shopping, playground playdates, etc.

ETA Does anyone else have problems with their thongs/flip flops, the ones beginning with "H", breaking or is it just me?

This post has been edited by lilmissmuffet: 08/11/2012, 12:51 PM

[CupOfCoffee]

In the land of thongs, they would be the ones I like the most (But I personally don't like 'fancier' thongs though, I think thongs should be simple, comfortable and well wearing).

[Heffalump]

They look ok, but comfort wise I think they are a little overrated.

[elmo_mum]

i have a size 9 9/12
i love my birkenstocks!!!

btw - that style is on special at harris scarfe this week

http://catalogues.harrisscarfe.com.au/cata....html#pageNo=26

the silver ones go with most things... if you look through the birkenstock on line store there are heaps of colours and patterns!!!!

go for it!

as i said i love em!

[lamarque]

I've heard them ribbed a bit around the place.

But for a person with a dodgy back, they're wonderful! I have the exact ones in your link but in white.

I can't wear the strappy summer shoes with 2 cms of sole at all.

[daisydo]

I love mine.

But I don't recommend wearing them with socks!

[Guest_Maybelle_*]

Ugly, but so bloody comfortable that sometimes comfort wins out.

[Quack Quack]

That style of Birks really isn't that comfortable. I have a pair similar, not thong style but with the strap that goes over the top of your foot with a buckle... and have hardly worn them they are so hard on your feet, just uncomfortable.

However, that said, I do have a pair of Birks which have the soft bouncy inner sole, green leather just over the top of the foot... they are MAGIC! were not cheap... but I have had them now for about 5 summers and Live in them, so I certainly have my moneys worth

[monnianni]

Love Birkenstocks, both my pairs have died and several years of use, am off to check out Harris Scarfe for a new pair, thanks PP!

[Monket]

I am not a thong person but I have some birkies of the clog variety and I love them. They are so comfortable and they have half a cat on each foot so are more funky than daggy.