BIRKENSTOCK-Last for decades, hidden… but shown here on IH.
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@Oaktavia I just picked up the Arizona Oiled Leather Habana in Size: EU 45 / US 12-12.5 Width: Medium/Narrow. I am enjoying them. I originally ordered the Arizona Soft Footbed Taupe Size : EU 44 / US 11-11.5 Width : Regular/Wide. The Taupes were not long enough (toes brushed against edges of footbed). The lighter color suede also blended in with my (very pale) skin tone too much. And even though I loved the immediate softness of the suede, I got the feeling they might not last as long or do as well in the rain as something tougher. The regular/wide were also too loose, even though the footbed wasn't long enough. Luckily, the 45s in medium/narrow with the darker, stronger leather solved all of that. As someone who is willing to put in break-in time to have something provide long lasting comfort, I also opted for the traditional sole over the soft on my second go around. No complaints there. They were pretty much comfy from day one for around the house. I will of course wear them that way for a while before attempting a several mile stroll.
For reference, I believe I'm an 11-11.5 C Brannock (one foot is longer than the other). I wear 10.5D in Whites lace up, 10.0D in Wesco engineer, 10.5 in Lofgren engineer, and 11.5-12 in chucks/most sneaker brands.
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@68degreesorless thank you sir, I appreciate the help!
Edit: I went with the Boston Habana with the regular footbed. Sized up from 43 in my Minalos to 44 so I can wear them with thick socks if I need to. Thank you Boston lovers for your help. I'll post mine when they arrive.
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@Mizmazzle said in BIRKENSTOCK-Last for decades, hidden… but shown here on IH.:
I’ve got the Habana Oiled Boston’s and l love them. Wear then constantly around the house and have been rocking them on my honeymoon trip a ton. My feet are narrow so went with the narrow. They fit me great. My buddy who was in my wedding forgot brown shoes and he wore my Birks during the ceremony!
guess that speaks to their versatility.I just saw this somehow. Congrats again man! Bostons to a wedding that's hilarious. Maybe I'll try to pull that off next time I go to one.
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@cityofdelusion said in BIRKENSTOCK-Last for decades, hidden… but shown here on IH.:
I'm late to the party, but FWIW, I went one size up from my Birkenstock Arizonas for slightly more width for my toes and to additionally be able to wear them with socks if I wanted to. Worked out just fine.
Cool, that's what I did with my Milanos which are almost the same to compare. I think I might be able to pull off wearing them to work some days.
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So Birkenstock sent me a friggin' pair of pink leather sandals in the wrong style and size last week. Totally annoyed, but they expedited my correct pair and they arrived today. Sized up one to wear with socks and they are still wearable with or without them. Love the Oiled Habana, really happy I chose this leather. Stoked.
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@Aetas said in BIRKENSTOCK-Last for decades, hidden… but shown here on IH.:
But I am sure you will
.Bingo!
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spot the birkenstocks....
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Was just wearing my Bostons today. So damn comfy.
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Just got these the other day, oiled Habana. (Have a pair in black as well that I keep at work).
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@Oaktavia said in BIRKENSTOCK-Last for decades, hidden… but shown here on IH.:
So Birkenstock sent me a friggin' pair of pink leather sandals in the wrong style and size last week. Totally annoyed, but they expedited my correct pair and they arrived today. Sized up one to wear with socks and they are still wearable with or without them. Love the Oiled Habana, really happy I chose this leather. Stoked.
Nice to see! Your feet congratulate you, as do I!
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@Brandrea Thanks! I think I'd have to agree with you on the colour.
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@dinobarnesberlin thanks man
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@popvulture For me there is no doubt that they are comfy as hell. Appreciate you and the rest of the gang for leading the way
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@Fades-for-future what leather color/type is that on your Birks? That is probably what I’d try to get whenever I get around to it. I also notice you use them on the narrowest option, which I would likely also need as I’m a Brannock C/D width with bony feet. Need to gather all the info I can because I’ll need to order them unseen/untried.
They look good with the 777!The journey is the objective.
