https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 06 May 2026 12:42:10 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/saltwater-vs-gizeh-birkenstocks#post-2173856 Mon, 11 May 2015 07:53:53 +0000 LulaBee 2173856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have both and wear them equally in the summer. My daughter has the same pair of Saltwaters and we like to match (while she still wants to, I'm going for it!). I think they serve different purposes, but I agree that gizehs are easier as they slip on. I also nominate Lottas- wearing some right now, and they are super comfy! I save them for work/when I want to feel more dressed up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/saltwater-vs-gizeh-birkenstocks#post-2173845 Mon, 11 May 2015 07:48:16 +0000 petunia354 2173845@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just bought the Gizehs and agree with @Lamarineire that they are ugly cute, lol. The comfy factor won out for me though! My no support Reef wearing feet felt like they had died and gone to heaven from the comfort and support of the birks. </p> <p>I just cant get on board with saltwaters for adults. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/saltwater-vs-gizeh-birkenstocks#post-2173705 Sun, 10 May 2015 21:41:50 +0000 maddyz 2173705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have size 9.5 feet and like the way my saltwater sandals look. There is no support, but they are great in the rain! Something I find really importance in nyc summers.</p> <p>I think I am going to get a pair of Birkenstocks this summer. I need slip ons. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/saltwater-vs-gizeh-birkenstocks#post-2173686 Sun, 10 May 2015 21:19:11 +0000 chopsuey 2173686@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rachiecakes: I got these!<br /> Not as supportive and comfy as the Birkenstocks :P but still comfy! </p> [attach=45/15/no5yfz.349x600.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/saltwater-vs-gizeh-birkenstocks#post-2173661 Sun, 10 May 2015 20:38:17 +0000 rachiecakes 2173661@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey: hahaha<br /> send me some inspiration!! I need cute and comfy </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/saltwater-vs-gizeh-birkenstocks#post-2173660 Sun, 10 May 2015 20:32:43 +0000 chopsuey 2173660@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rachiecakes: I tried the gizehs on and .. not cute! :P I didn't find them comfy either. I ended up returning the ones I bought because I couldn't handle the ug-factor :D<br /> Got a pair of fryes instead! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/saltwater-vs-gizeh-birkenstocks#post-2173608 Sun, 10 May 2015 19:12:17 +0000 rachiecakes 2173608@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Someone post a picture of these cute Birkenstocks and inspire me to make a purchase. The stock photos don't do them justice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/saltwater-vs-gizeh-birkenstocks#post-2173602 Sun, 10 May 2015 19:04:20 +0000 shopaholic 2173602@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have both. I gravitate towards the Gizeh Birks most of the time. There is more arch support and honestly because I just slip them on/off without a thought or effort. They weren't that comfortable to me in the beginning, but became more and more so. The salt waters are cuter with simple dresses though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/saltwater-vs-gizeh-birkenstocks#post-2173597 Sun, 10 May 2015 18:54:27 +0000 FannyMae 2173597@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinpye: honestly, go for it!! the service was top notch, the are UK based and ship worldwide. they have quite a few other swedish clogs, and the prices are fantastic (half the price of hasbeens in $AU) I bought the highwood clogs (closed front with a strap) and the leather was butter soft and needed no wearing in. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/saltwater-vs-gizeh-birkenstocks#post-2173595 Sun, 10 May 2015 18:51:42 +0000 knittylady 2173595@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FannyMae: good to know- I'm a 9.5.</p> <p>I'm gonna check out these Swedish sandals! FIL came over from Sweden as a preteen so it would be fitting. :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/saltwater-vs-gizeh-birkenstocks#post-2173590 Sun, 10 May 2015 18:43:09 +0000 erinpye 2173590@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FannyMae: Ohhh really? I've been eyeing Lottas too... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/saltwater-vs-gizeh-birkenstocks#post-2173587 Sun, 10 May 2015 18:40:43 +0000 FannyMae 2173587@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had the birks before, but I gotta say neither the gizehs nor the saltwaters look all that great on my size 10 feet.</p> <p> @erinpye: love my hasbeens too :) I also have a pair of lotta from stockholm sandals and I think they are even more comfy - the leather is so much softer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/saltwater-vs-gizeh-birkenstocks#post-2173586 Sun, 10 May 2015 18:39:39 +0000 erinpye 2173586@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: I have the papillon, low heel in red! I'm trying to stop myself from ordering another low pair in the nature color too... :silly: They're so very comfortable-- I have a Morton's Neuroma from years of dance, and pretty much every shoe hurts my toe at some point, but not these so far! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/saltwater-vs-gizeh-birkenstocks#post-2173583 Sun, 10 May 2015 18:36:28 +0000 winniebee 2173583@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinpye: what's the actual style of the ones you have? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/saltwater-vs-gizeh-birkenstocks#post-2173577 Sun, 10 May 2015 18:11:37 +0000 erinpye 2173577@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't love the look of Birks and think Saltwaters look a little bit like they're for kids, though cute. I LOVE my Swedish Hasbeen low sandals. So comfortable and adorable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/saltwater-vs-gizeh-birkenstocks#post-2173514 Sun, 10 May 2015 16:07:54 +0000 MrsSCB 2173514@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love gizehs! Been wearing them for years, and have always found them comfortable, even when doing a lot of walking. I have not owned saltwaters, but just looking at them, they don't seem like they would have quite as much support. The soles look pretty flat. I have high arches, so I like the support of the birks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/saltwater-vs-gizeh-birkenstocks#post-2173501 Sun, 10 May 2015 15:33:01 +0000 SugarplumsMom 2173501@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've don't have either, but I'm also hunting for some comfy sandals. I was shopping for a pair of Mayaris last week and was surprised by how hard they were! I had a beloved pair of Birkenstocks back in Jr. HS- they were so comfy. I'm guessing it's the new non-leather materials? However, I tried on a pair of Arizonas with a soft-footbed and kind of fell in love. If they only had the right color in stock! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/saltwater-vs-gizeh-birkenstocks#post-2173499 Sun, 10 May 2015 15:32:01 +0000 wrkbrk 2173499@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@knittylady: I have those birks and I love love love them! You will not regret it!!! I wore them all around Belgium last summer and they are in perfect condition still. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/saltwater-vs-gizeh-birkenstocks#post-2173492 Sun, 10 May 2015 15:21:36 +0000 lamariniere 2173492@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had both. I had my Gizehs for literally 10 years and finally donated them last year. They still had some life in them, but the cork was finally cracking and I was just tired of them! They are extremely comfortable but I always felt like they were bulky and kind of ugly, like cute ugly, I guess. :silly: </p> <p>I bought silver Saltwaters for the first time last year. They have practically no support but I love the way they look and I feel like they are easy to dress up or down. I walk everywhere and don't find them uncomfortable, but they are no match for birk-level comfort. That said, I bought a second pair of red ones this year and I :heart: them. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/saltwater-vs-gizeh-birkenstocks#post-2173479 Sun, 10 May 2015 15:02:11 +0000 BoogieBea 2173479@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had birks for many years. Wore them through 2 pregnancies. They've always been super comfy for me even with all day wear. I've never owned saltwaters - tried them on in a store once and they didn't look as good as they do on my daughter. I also like that birks are slip ons which means I'll wear them more often than not. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/saltwater-vs-gizeh-birkenstocks#post-2173458 Sun, 10 May 2015 14:21:01 +0000 knittylady 2173458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I want a pair of comfortable sandals for this summer of solo parenting and staying at home. Do you have a preference? A different favorite? </p>