BIRKENSTOCK-Last for decades, hidden… but shown here on IH.

[Mr Eddy]

@SKT yeah for sure, the colour is perfect and ages nicely. Got my eye on the olive green version next methinks..

[AdamJ]

Al and Steve have both been wearing Boston's a while. I got mine shortly before NYC and put them to the test there. Very comfy and nice not having to wear socks/sneaks in the heat. Currently contemplating what colour/material to get next!

[Fades for future]

@Mr-Eddy that selvedge upgrade on your birks is spot on

[Oaktavia]

@AdamJ I dig those black suede ones. I would recommend trying an oiled leather type next. That's what my first pair are made with and I think it would be cool to have one of each suede and oiled.. I might be after that black suede next.

[Brandrea]

Has anyone tried these shearling ones? Sorry if I may have missed an earlier post …

[scarfmace]

It's been 8y but I'm ready to let them go.

[Oaktavia]

@scarfmace gnorrrly dude

[endo]

@scarfmace said in BIRKENSTOCK-Last for decades, hidden… but shown here on IH.:

I'm ready to let them go.

and get a new pair in … pink?

[scarfmace]

@Oaktavia if these could talk ..

[cityofdelusion]

You could keep using them a lot longer if you have them resoled (the rubber outsole, suede insole and cork footbed) by a cobbler. The leather looks very much in tact and well broken in.

[Mizmazzle]

Yeah it’d be cool seeing a pair resoled after all this wear.

[scarfmace]

@Mizmazzle It'll cost more then a new pair though BUT if you want and pay for shipping, I'll send em to you

[Mizmazzle]

@scarfmace haha. That is tempting, but…pass!

[Denimhead 0]

[AdamJ]

"why didn't you get the Taupe colourway like I told you to"

[A Former User]

@AdamJ cause both is the only option to go

[Mizmazzle]

Hey Birk fans. I have a pair of Bostons that I wear around the house daily and sometimes to run errands etc. We’re heading to Vietnam this summer and thinking I need a proper sandal to walk around in all day. Thinking either the Arizona or the Milano. Leaning towards the Milano due to the heel strap.

[T4920]

@Mizmazzle my Birk slides (Kyoto model I think) have taken me on many a hike and bike ride in Thailand, so versatile!

[Mizmazzle]

@T4920 does that super wide top strap keep them on your foot super securely?

[T4920]

Once broken in, yeah, especially when tightened up a little! The bastards tore up my feet to begin with though, should've seen my face when I noticed the beautiful yellow suede was stained with blood that has soaked through from the inside after my first long walk in them!

In hindsight, if you're buying a new pair particularly for this trip, a heel strap would probably benefit as you said. Couldn't see myself hiking in Sa Pa rice fields in the Kyotos...