Birkenstock vs. Bare Feet

Ridgeplate · 06-27-2006, 02:40 PM

I've got a pair of Birks and a pair of Tevas and both are quite comfy, although I think the Tevas are a bit better. That said, I *still* prefer bare feets. I do my best to keep from becoming a soft-paw as I disovered the hard way that you never know when you're going to be without shoes.

jinx · 06-27-2006, 03:07 PM

I prefer bare feet, but I've gone thru several pairs of much-loved Birks over the years. Mine always held up after a soaking, but were often done in by being too close to a camp fire (melts the sole right off the cork).
I'm not at all impressed by Tevas but I absolutely

Keens and can't recommend them highly enough. They are Birki comfortable but much more durable, waterproof, fit better, have toe protection.... they just rule. That being said, I took 2 pairs to the beach with us last week and went barefoot the whole time...

View Poll Results: What feels better?
Plain ol' human feet. Ho hum.	9	56.25%
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06-27-2006, 03:07 PM	#2
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	I prefer bare feet, but I've gone thru several pairs of much-loved Birks over the years. Mine always held up after a soaking, but were often done in by being too close to a camp fire (melts the sole right off the cork). I'm not at all impressed by Tevas but I absolutely Keens and can't recommend them highly enough. They are Birki comfortable but much more durable, waterproof, fit better, have toe protection.... they just rule. That being said, I took 2 pairs to the beach with us last week and went barefoot the whole time... __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

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06-27-2006, 02:40 PM	#1
Ridgeplate Zen Laxatives: "This too shall pass..." Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 53	I've got a pair of Birks and a pair of Tevas and both are quite comfy, although I think the Tevas are a bit better. That said, I still prefer bare feets. I do my best to keep from becoming a soft-paw as I disovered the hard way that you never know when you're going to be without shoes.

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