office Birkenstock comfortable or not? Here is a review from a person who wears it every day.

Okay, so, I’ve been thinking about getting a pair of Birkenstocks for the office. Yeah, I know, they used to be, like, the ultimate hippie sandal, right? But I saw this picture of a model, Lauren Chan, rocking them with an all-black outfit, and they looked surprisingly cool. So, I started digging.

First off, I hit up some forums. Lots of folks were talking about how comfy these things are. One person said their softbed Arizonas were “EASILY the most comfortable thing” they’d ever worn. That’s a big statement! Someone else mentioned the Arizona EVAs were comfy right out of the box, no breaking-in needed. Sounds promising, right?

But then, of course, there were some downsides. Some people were saying that Birkenstocks aren’t what they used to be. Like, the quality has gone down, and they don’t last as long. And then there’s the whole arch support thing. Apparently, Birkenstocks have a pretty serious arch, which is great if you need it. But if you have flat feet, it can be a real pain, at least at first. This one guy was going on about how the footbed molds to your feet over time, which sounds amazing, but also kind of gross if you think about it too much. Then some people in an office environment said that the Bostons wouldn’t fly in an office environment.

So, I decided to try a pair myself. Not the Bostons. I went for the classic Arizona style, but with the soft footbed, because comfort is king, am I right? I slipped them on, and honestly, it was a bit of a mixed bag. The arch support was definitely noticeable. It wasn’t painful, but it felt… weird. Like my feet were being forced into a position they weren’t used to. But at the same time, the footbed itself was really soft and cushiony. So there’s that. I figured I should listen to those online folks and not wear it for too long at first.

Breaking Them In

I started wearing them around the house for short periods. You know, like taking out the trash, getting the mail, that sort of thing. Gradually, I increased the time I wore them each day. And you know what? They started to feel better. The arch support was still there, but it wasn’t as intense. And the footbed started to mold to the shape of my feet, just like that guy said. I can imagine that daily wear and tear might impact their lifespan, but who knows, I’ve only been wearing them for a short amount of time. I should keep an eye on the footbed wear, but it should be a good while before I should worry.

After a couple of weeks, I decided to take the plunge and wear them to the office. I paired them with some tailored trousers and a nice blouse, trying to keep it professional. And guess what? No one batted an eye. In fact, I got a couple of compliments! But the most important part is, my feet were happy all day long. And now I’m wearing them regularly and they are really comfy. They even make me a little bit taller. I’m definitely a convert.

So, are Birkenstocks office-appropriate? I’d say it depends on your office and your style. But are they comfortable? Absolutely, once you get past that initial breaking-in period. Would I recommend them? Yeah, I think I would. Just be prepared to give your feet some time to adjust, and you might just be surprised at how much you love them.