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Thursday, March 15, 2012

New Birkenstocks!

I love Birkenstocks! I found them when I had mega foot problems two years ago - plantar problems are SO painful and I spent upwards of 500 euro trying to get the problem sorted but it didn't get rid of it.  After leaving my physio and feeling poop about my mega painful left foot, I decided to buy some sandals as it was getting warmer and warmer.  I got some on sale Birkenstocks and OH BOY, foot pain gone in about 3 days, I kid you not!

So, this winter, I was being cheap (hey, we all have to these days, right?) and got a pair of on sale Doc Martins... I love the things but they do not love my feet.  After weeks of breaking them in (very painfully I might add) my left foot is now suffering hugely again - they just don't support my foot like I need.  I'm horribly flat footed and I need the support the Birkenstocks give me.  Plus I'm suspecting the bad foot is making me compensate with my right leg and now my right knee is giving me problems.

So, the other day, I said enough is enough... and went online and looked up Birkenstocks in Ireland and found www.littletreeshoes.com ... free shipping for anything over 39.99 euro too! And I bought these...

Aren't they pretty? They are SHINY, I like SHINY!! And they have diamante on the buckle... even my shoes have glitter!!!

They are sooooooooooooooooo comfy and I'm hoping they stop the pain as soon as possible.

Of course, now I'm looking these for the summer....

Me loves!!!


19 comments:

  1. Oh these look divine. I have a pair of brown ones that are open toe with a back buckle and two straps that go over the front. Love them in summer time. I always made fun of people wearing them when I was younger and used to call them Jerusalem sandals but now I have a pair.

    Love the silver ones you are looking at too.

    Michelle

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    1. Me too.. I always thought they were old lady shoes and now I can't live without out them!

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  2. Hi! You reminded me of my love for Birks and inspired me... so i just bought some myself!!! Can't wait.... Thanks Celine. xoxo Jen

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    1. Ohhh what ones did you get? Mine are even shinier in real life, makes me VERY happy!

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  3. If it's not your 'swirls' that get me all excited then it's your new shoes! Hope your pain is better soon (don't envy that at all!)
    xx

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    1. LOL that's why I like the shiny/patterned shoes! The more funky the better!

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  4. They look comfy! I am flat-footed too and can't stand to wear shoes. Maybe I'll look these up!

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    1. I can't go barefoot either, that just about kills me ... they take a little time to get used to cos they support your feet so much and, when you're not used to it, its odd!

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  5. I've loved Birks since high school--and have worn them for nearly 20 years!! I share your foot happiness.

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  6. As a nurse with bad feet I found Birenstocks saved my life ! I also wear Alegria brand. They have even funner colors and designs !

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    1. Donna... you got me on to looking at that brand, now I found a pair in red shiny patent (ok sounds gross but looks incredible) and now I WANT!!! I need to get a pair for sure but not sure there's an Irish supplier but I can get them from the UK online. Really funky and great colours. Thank you!!

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  7. I wore suede birkinstock clogs all winter and am back to the sandals again. I love these shoes. My DD thinks they are old lady shoes, just wait, all those high heels are going to kill her feet and she'll be looking for comfortable shoes!

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    1. Nah old lady? No way, how can metallic shiny purple shoes be old lady? You'll get the last laugh I think LOL

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  8. I adore Birkenstocks, too! I had 6 pairs at one time back when I was single although I got most of them fairly cheap on ebay, new. I have one pair of lace-up, oxford type birkies--so nice for winter!

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    1. Ohhh I've not seen them for cheap but I shall be going to look now, thanks for the tip!

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  9. Loved your post. I'm always on the lookout for good shoes. I'll have to check these out.

    Jean from SoapArt

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  10. Ohhh! I've always wanted a pair of Birks! Maybe I should break down and get a pair. I grew up on a Hippy Island and everyone wears them there! lol I just wish they weren't so expensive ~Sacha

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  11. I LOVE these shoes, especially your new shiny bling ones (massive shoe envy going on here!!), thats it, I will have to get myself a new pair for the summer, you have reminded me how lovely they are to wear and the fakes just dont cut the mustard in my opinion. Happy Feet XX

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