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

[Johnnyutah247]

@catdad1 I noticed these too. They are intriguing. They are most definitely going to handle the weather and elements better, but that's what I use my crocs for. These are definitely better looking for going out though. I think I'd prefer leather, all things considered.

[Johnnyutah247]

@goosehd Yeah, thanks. Like I said, I'm not looking for a pair of water shoes, that's what I use my ugly crocs for. The Arizona's look to be versatile enough to wear to the beach, and also a dinner by the beach.

[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.

[Johnnyutah247]

How does everyone size their Arizona's? I'm a 10 in my Wesco Mr Lou's but realistically should be a 10.5. In viberg I take a 10. In red wing and Alden Indy the same thing. In standard American athletic shoes like Nike running shoes I take an 11. In converse and vans I wear 10.5

I am 90% leaning towards the 10-10.5 option.

[Heritage_Guy]

@Johnnyutah247
I am between a 10.5 and 11 in nike depending on the shoe and 10.5 in vans and chucks and am 43 in birks. When you get them with your heel in the heel cup your toes shouldn't touch the raised lip. Hope this helps.

[endo]

@Johnnyutah247 best way is to go by your mondo point, Birkenstock is very accurate to that.

[Daysleepers]

My faded purple, London’s on holiday in France. Also pictured 25oz 555s. Hard work in 30c!

[Brandrea]

@Johnnyutah247

I’m an 11.25 Brannock and I wear size 44 Arizonas. I wear 45 in the Bostons which I mostly wear in the winter with socks.

[Go For Chill]

@Johnnyutah247 I’m at 10 in sneakers. I take a 9m/43 standard width in Arizonas.

I like my foot to fit snugly into the footbed and the leather vamp to be tight. The leather starts snug but stretches a lot, so I usually wind up tightening the strap after the first couple of weeks.