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

[pechelman]

They'll be fine, but consider giving the space between the straps and foot bed a good brushing when you get home to remove any sand that you took home.

[Denimhead 0]

[jerkules]

My Arizonas had years of wear - great to/from the beach, sometimes I got the cork footbed wet; never full on dunked but not fully drying my feet before putting em back on. They held up admirably, the cork starting coming away after about 8 years of solid wear.

[Brandrea]

I tend to wear the EVAs at the beach and the Arizonas pretty much everywhere else. I don’t like to have to think too much about what I’m wearing on my feet when I’m around the water. I’m getting more forgetful in my old age.

[Danimal506]

I have really mistreated my Arizonas when it comes to not getting them wet. They probably deteriorated faster because I got them wet. But overall, they held up and I wouldn’t lose sleep over getting them a little wet. Just don’t submerge them in water.

[m4xime]

Anyone know of a place in the UK that will re-sole Birks?

[AdamJ]

@m4xime Check these guys out

[Tobi]

I can confirm usefulness of Arizona for beach access with this live update shot from the shore of Largo Maggiore. For beach I use these camo ones in fake leather..

[NickD]

Why did you post a blank picture?

[endo]

Just got these, called Arizona crosstown. Little more outdoor-ish than the usual Arizonas.

[Danimal506]

@endo Those look great for trails!

Out with the old and in with the new! Although the old ones will still be used for pre/post work commutes

[endo]

Arizonas are the best.