Customer Reviews:
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 Extremely Happy Customer August 13, 2009
William A. Jackson (Texas)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
A great sandal even better than the Betula brand it replaced. Why buy a Brand Name Birkenstock at three times the price. Both Amazon and the supplier Midwest are extremly customer orientated providing prompt and courteous service. Size a little awkward at first but they form fit your foot after a little wear. I will probably order another pair for a spare. As a side note I am a diabetic and these are the most comfortable shoes I have had my feet.
awesome sandals September 28, 2009
Nancy (Rhode Island)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was having trouble finding this type of sandal in the stores at a reasonable price. So I came to Amazon and found exactly what I needed at a great price!!! I placed my order and it arrived in perfect condition within days!! The sandals are comfortable and just what I wanted!!! I will definitely do this again whenever I need anything!!!
I like it... September 22, 2009
C. Ledezma (West Liberty, IA)
I like the strap that goes back farther, it feels better than the last pair of Birkenstocks I bought where the strap starts more towards the middle of the foot. Not much arch support, but definately comfortable.
I'd order these again... uh actually I am... May 7, 2010
M. Baker (GA United States)
I needed new Birkenstocks bad! Between the new puppy chewing on them and how much mileage I was racking up they were worn out! So, I ordered a few pair. Today these came and a pair of "official" Birkenstocks.
I'll give you the comparison:
Foot bed: Overall the same with a few minor differences. When I wear one of each (remember they're new- not broken in in any way) they feel exactly the same. The leather on the Newalk is rougher looking than the Birkenstocks leather. The heel well on the Newalks is wider, but not deeper. The arch support seems to be exactly the same. The edge of the cork bed on the Birkenstocks is finished better - seems to be a heavier coating (waterproofing maybe?).
The sole: Birkenstock has a sharper edge to the tread and says BIRK. The Newalk has more rounded edges with bigger tread and says Newalk. Otherwise, looks the same. Possibly the sole on the Newalk is a little softer - not sure.
The uppers: I can't compare them. The Newalk is leather (soft and flimsy like)and the Birkenstock is not (hard and stiff like). BUT.. both are equally comfortable. Buckles appear to be same quality and attached the same.
Someone mentioned the soles coming loose - I've had that happen to my most expensive pair of Birkenstocks before. Ugh - used a little shoe goo (glue), clamped them tight and let them cure. They continued to last for another year or more. The only problem was the sole shrunk a little, but was not noticeable to see or when walking.
Overall, I'm ordering 2 more pair for my older girls. Definitely worth more than the price.
Also, I ordered them from Shoozforu and they came the same day as my 2nd day pair from Amazon - I was blown away... Never had that happen before.
UPDATE - received the pair of Betulas I had also ordered. They are identical to the Newalks I got (except for the uppers). Same soles, tread, leather, finishing on edges, arch support, etc.. the Betulas just cost more.
Also, sizing WARNING - when you order, be sure to check the product descriptions for the width size. Even though you may order a 38 M (medium) EU - they might send you a 38 N (narrow) EU. It appears some sellers call the narrow equivalent to a US medium and send the narrow even though you have ordered the medium in a European size. SO annoying. If you order directly from Amazon they don't seem to do that...
Most comfortable sandals ever June 2, 2010
Jeff (Minnesota)
I bought a pair of these about 5 years ago for $20 and wish I would have bought 5 more pairs. I quickly found out that they are the most comfortable sandals ever. I have flat feet and most sandals have a flat bottom causing my feet to ache if I walk very far but not these. These sandals have very nice arch support and after a while of wearing them, form to your feet.
I searched everywhere for these sandals and all I could find was the original Birkenstocks. I finally found these on Amazon. I'm sure the Birkenstocks are just as nice if not better, but at $80-$100, these are a much better buy.
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