Customer Reviews Birkenstock Professional Birki by Birkenstock

I have these Birki's Professional Clogs in Black. They're comfortable and the insets are washable. I recommend washing the inserts with woolite in a gentle cycle. I take a brush to the sole of the shoe and wash all of it with soapy water. These are great when you're on your feet a lot or need to change up your footwear. Because they don't breath, put them out in the sun, to kill any smell. Now, some people complain about the large size and the fit in general. The reason why they are having problems, is not because of anything wrong that Birkenstock has done, but because they don't know how to fit them properly. For all the Birki clogs and Crocs clogs, -by the way, you should have your feet in the center of the shoe. Your toes should not touch the front, your arch should not touch the sides, and your heels should not touch the back. You should be able to comfortably move your toes, arch your feet, etc. This is the proper way these types of clogs should be fitted. Yes there is a learning curve on how to walk in these when they wear larger than other shoes, but once you learn to walk in them, your toe grip will be improved and your leg muscles will activate, while your arch strengthens. After about two weeks of regular wear; you'll love them and will most likely feel your back problems go away. You'll stand straighter and taller. You'll be able to kick of your shoes after work and put these babies on and head right out to the deck to grill. After a year of wearing these and other healthful clogs and sandals, you should even see you foot structure improve. You'll have healthier, more attractive, and stronger feet.

Do not waste your money on these. I work at a hospital and these are the most uncomfortable shoe I have ever worn. I went back to my old Crocs because these shoes rubbed blisters on my feet and my feet were always sore. I gave them 2 weeks and they never "broke in". Overall, this shoe did not meet my expectations. They are expensive and I feel I just wasted my money, when I could have went and bought a new pair of Crocs for much less money. I do walk a lot at work, so to be fair... maybe these shoes aren’t made for lots of walking.

clogs forever CLOGS I am a travel writer and need to exist in any climate, weather and social circumstance with ONE pair of shoes. I finally found the perfect pair for my feet (but not high class social situations). Pro: Why do I like them? P1. Perfect fit. Technically they are probably too big, but I don't care what any podiatrist might say. I know what *feels* good. P2. They are funny shoes. I feel like a clown wearing them (see con!) P3. They are 100% waterproof (but see con). P4. My feet breathe. May people ask me 'Aren't your feet hot?' (I am in Bangkok). Quite the opposite. My feet are cool - perhaps one size 'too big' helps. P5. They are very comfortable. In any other pair of shoes, including other Birks, I feel like a prisoner. P6. They start conversations with German travelers I meet in S.E. Asia and beyond. P7. Although supposedly one is supposed to wear ankle supporting boots or athletic shoes while hiking I walk mountain paths in mine, and have never a problem as long as the incline is not too steep. P8. The insoles are replaceable when they wear out. P9. The insoles are dryable when they get wet (and they do) P10. I can wear them with or without socks. P11. The grip on the soles is very good. After about a year though they are nothing special. Con: Why do I not like them? C1. My pair are green - not exactly standard male attire. Singapore does not sock conservative colours like dark brown. C2. Because they are healthy natural shows they cast me as a hippie. C3. Because they look like work shoes and have no status appeal they do not appeal to females looking for a breadwinner. C4. The insoles wore out in less than a year. Maybe this is normal. In Singapore, which is probably where I will get my next pair, insoles cost over 20% of the price of the clogs they fit. C5. They are waterproof only on the bottom. They are not boots and they are not intended for walking in swamps. If it is pouring rain your feet will get very wet. C6. They are expensive (but I have worn one pair of shoes for over two years - so per day they are not expensive). C7. Frequently I get stones in them. I presume this is because they are open shoes. C8. They are very hard to find in Asia outside of metropolises such as Singapore and Hong Kong. C9. They are very expensive for a plastic pair of shoes. It is very frustrating to see gardening clogs in Thai superstores for a fraction of the cost of these - from China I believe. But they are too narrow and the plastic is definitely softer. I know because I tried them on. I have also heard of knock-offs being sold in Australia for AUS$20 . But who knows how good they are for durability and comfort? Conclusion: Curiously I have bought and worn other Birks and been very unhappy with them - I felt like my feet were being tortured. I am not willing to 'wear in' any shoes. They must be immediately comfortable and stay that way. These clogs are very different. I can only suggest that anyone considering buying them might want to try a size bigger than usual. I have a high instep, narrow heel and wide at the toes. If you are somebody who doesn’t care what people think, if you insist on comfort, and if like me you got tired of stubbing your toes on third world sidewalks - these shoes are a godsend.

Perfect! These clogs have the greatest comfort! Their plastic look is great in the rain or snow, and they start plenty of conversations. I highly recommend these clogs! Plus, they're great for casual or professional. My favorite pair of shoes, by far.