Are Birkenstocks in style these days? (mens, buy, afford, product)

[theatergypsy]

I love shoes. At one time, I made a deal with myself that if I came home from a shopping trip without a new pair, I could treat myself to ice cream!

I don't like flip-flops. Hate the sound they make; hate the look; hate it when they break and I'm left to limp to a store to get another pair. (Yes, it happened to me)

I try to wear footwear that is a complement to my clothing and a nice heel is called for when dressing up.

For Summer, in capris, running errands, Birkenstocks are fine. I have three pair. I don't particularly care about "in style" and what others wear is of little interest to me.

Wear what you like, what feels comfortable, and do it proudly.

[EastBoundandDownChick]

I personally wear Tevas. Not quite as cliche and infinitely more comfortable.

[hertfordshire]

Originally Posted by EastBoundandDownChick

I personally wear Tevas. Not quite as cliche and infinitely more comfortable.

Juuuuust barely. They're still pretty cliche.

[Debsi]

I wore birks in high school in the 90's. I proudly had several colors and thought them quite stylish.

At this point I don't even think they're comfortable, my walking sandal is a pair of Chacos Chaco Z/1® Classic at Zappos.com (which are only marginally better looking than birkenstocks) but a lot more comfy to my foot.

[LLCNYC]

Just no.

[Greymatter46]

Originally Posted by heyman45

I saw some posts on reddit stating they are in style for both me and women. Is this true?

Ladies, what would you think of a guy wearing them? I have always had trouble finding good sandals. They look comfortable but look a bit clunky.

Wear them if you don't mind being mistook for a butch lesbian member of PETA.

This is not just insider information, but I am also a lieutenant in the fashion police.

[HappyRain]

I think my father wears them.

In any case, I don't care for feet, So I prefer close-toe shoes.

[Redraven]

IMO, if YOU find them to be comfortable, and want to wear them, they are IN STYLE for YOU!

However, if you find that what other people think is more important than your comfort or your likes and/or dislikes, well, what can we say...

[SyntaxErr]

Originally Posted by LLCNYC

Just no.

Second'd.

[roadpony]

Originally Posted by EastBoundandDownChick

I personally wear Tevas. Not quite as cliche and infinitely more comfortable.

To the OP, if you like Birks, then don't worry what others think. Personally, I prefer sport sandals with support and cushioned footbeds. In addition to Tevas, there are so many great choices of sport sandals, not necessarily the style of Birks, that have good support and are very comfortable... Merrell, Keen, Clarks, and a lot of others.