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The perfect pair of travel shoes is all about comfort, and Birkenstock sandals definitely fit that bill. If you’re looking for Birkenstocks sandals or similar styles, we picked out our favorites for you!
Birkenstock Sandals
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Birkenstock sandals once were considered some of the most unattractive footwear choices for women, but they’ve been revamped from fashion don’ts to fashion do’s.
That’s right, Birkenstock sandals, along with similar flatbed styles, are now considered fashion forward. This is great news for the avid traveler, because we finally can blur the boundaries between comfort and style when creating your capsule wardrobe.
Flatbed sandals are not only a popular choice for travelers (and now fashion gurus) because of their casual and easy-to-wear designs, but they also have orthopedic benefits.
Wearing Birkenstocks sandals (and other similar sandal styles) means that we can walk for miles without having aching feet and blisters. And we now have even more choice, because there’s a wide range of styles that have become available, both designer and high street.
So if you’re looking for your perfect pair of Birkenstocks, we’ve gathered our favorites!
Packing cubes make the perfect shoe bags to protect your luggage from your Birkenstock sandals.
Top Picks For Birkenstocks Sandals
Birkenstock Gizeh Birko-Flor Thong Sandals
Birkenstock Designs: Gizeh Birko-Flor
Birkenstock sandals come in all shapes and sizes, and these German-made Gizeh Birko-Flor sandals are built in one of the more traditional Birkenstock styles, with its flip-flop style strap.
This Birkenstock sandal is made with traditional foot-forming corkbed, synthetic strap material, and a rubber sole.
And it comes in different widths, both narrow for slender feet, or traditional for medium-to-wide feet to make sure you get the size that’s right for you. I personally have a pair of these in size 37 with a narrow width, which fits my feet that normally wear a US 6.5. Read my review of the Gizeh Birkenstock sandal.
These are great live-in sandals and will provide you with comfort all day long during your next warm-weather vacation. The corkbed shapes pretty quickly, but you might want to break these out and wear them around town before your trip, so they’re ready to carry you comfortably during your Thailand beach tour!
For a traditional Birkenstock with a feminine and stylish look, these are the sandals for you. If you want to learn to Pack Light Stylishly, whatever your destination or desire, read this guide!
Birkenstock Unisex Arizona Sandal
White Birkenstocks Sandals: Arizona
Do you want a traditional Birkenstock sandal with a bit of a fashionable flair? The Birkenstock Arizona Shiny Snake Cream Birko-Flor Adult Flat Sandals are great for adding a little fun while keeping your style still neutral.
These sandals are a perfect color for your spring and summer travel wardrobe, keeping it cheery and bright! They will make a statement but also ensure that you enjoy maximum comfort with the cork footbed and manmade, shock-absorbing sole.
These white Birkenstock sandals have a bit of multi-colored shine, taking your traditional sandals to a whole new height. If you’re looking for a little fun and flair, but that same old comfort for your all-day walks, then these are a great choice!
Read our review of the Birkenstock Arizona sandal!
Birkenstock Yara Leather Sandal
Brown Birkenstock Sandals: Yara
This authentic pair of German-made girls Birkenstock sandals have a feminine look that’s versatile enough to accompany you to a beach or a nightclub.
The Yara Oiled Leather Flat has a leather strap with the traditional contoured cork footbed and ethylene vinyl acetate outsole for an added cushion! If you want for comfort, quality, and versatility, this is one of the Birkenstock designs that’ll fit the bill.
Plus, if you’re not interested in a pair of brown Birkenstocks sandals, there are a ton of other great choices from pink and yellow to white and blue. They are perfect to fit whatever style you have!
Don’t buy another pair of travel shoes until you read this!
Birkenstock Styles: Madrid
The Birkenstock Madrid Sandal is a tried-and-true style of cute Birkenstocks that will keep you comfortable, cool, and fashion-forward, regardless of your destination.
The Madrid Sandal Birkenstock has a synthetic strap and sole, with the classic footbed that contours to your foot shape for the ultimate wearing comfort. You can sport these sandals all day without wearing out your feet.
They have a single buckle for a cute minimalistic design that comes in a variety of neutral Birkenstocks sandal colors, including the traditional navy, antique lace, and brown.
These are the most comfortable walking sandals that don’t sacrifice style!
Birkenstock Sandal Style Shoes
Cute Birkenstocks Style Shoes: Teva
The hard Birkenstock sandal cork board isn’t loved by all, so if you’re looking for a bit of a softer footbed but a Birkenstock design, then the Capri Universal from Teva might be for you!
These Birkenstock style shoes will enhance any casual or sporty look. The soft leather footbed offers luxurious comfort, and the Universal’s strapping system offers an excellent secure fit and multiple points of adjustment for easy adjustability.
These sandals are durable and great for long walks. They are waterproof, easy to clean, and don’t easily stain or look marked-up. And they still have that traditional cork foot forming bed like the Birkenstocks, it’s just enhanced with a little soft leather cover.
For a softer cushion for your foot that’s in a secure like-Birkenstock sandal, these are a great option! They also come in three colors to fit your style perfectly!
These are the best sandals for travel this summer!
Nine West Ticktock Suede Platform Sandal
Birkenstock Similar Sandals: Nine West
If you’re looking for cute Birkenstock style shoes with a contemporary vibe, the Nine West Ticktock Suede Platform Sandal is a great shoe choice.
The Ticktock suede platforms are made for daily use. They have a textured and manmade sole for added comfort. The sandals do not have the traditional Birkenstock cork footbed, but the soft suede footbed will give your foot a comfortable place to land as you are hiking around those active urban centers.
These cute Birkenstock look-alike sandals also come in four color choices: black, brown, taupe, and dark green, so if you really love them, you can get one of each!
Read how to choose the best travel shoes for a summer vacation!
Dr. Scholl’s Shoes Classic Slide Sandal
Birkenstock Style Shoes: Dr. Scholl’s
Dr. Scholl’s makes incredibly comfortable sandals, perfect for travel. The Classic Slide Sandals are Birkenstock style sandals, with a few of Dr. Scholl’s own tweaks!
These 100% synthetic patent flip-flops are a great choice for those who prefer not to wear leather or any animal byproducts. They are designed with a manmade sole that is lightweight and flexible with faux woodgrain design.
You can get a pair of cute rose gold Birkenstock style sandals, or choose from one of the five colors to make sure your sandal fits your style!
These are the best beach sandals for a summer vacation!
Birkenstock Style Sandals: Blowfish
Blowfish makes fashion forward shoes for young women, and its Granola Fisherman Sandal offers a contemporary take on the traditional Birkenstock sandal.
These Birkenstock similar sandals offer a faux cork board footbed and a strappy fisherman-inspired look for something both fashion forward and traditional.
These comfortable Birkenstock style sandals will keep your feet comfortable while you explore any warm-weather destination. They can accompany you for a walk through the city or a trek through the jungle.
One pair and you’ll be hooked. Just give the line a try and see that they’re not only a fun pair of shoes but comfy, too.
We round up the best thong-style beach sandals!
How to Wear Birkenstock Sandals
Visit my Pinterest Board: Travel Sandal Trends for more style inspiration and links to the above images!
Birkenstock sandals are no longer your mother’s summer shoes (though she might wear a pair, too). These formerly “ugly” shoes are now definitely fashion-forward and most certainly travel-friendly!
There are a ton of different styles of Birkenstocks that can match any travel fashionista’s style. But if you’re unsure about how to rock the flatbed shoe trend, stick to a fashion favorite like the Arizona Birkenstock sandals in solid matte black, white, or tobacco brown.
If you’re looking for something a bit more fun, then perhaps a gladiator-inspired Birkenstock Yara Oiled Leather Flat or even the Birkenstock similar sandals, the Blowfish Granola Fisherman Sandal might be perfect for you. Both have an assortment of colors from which to choose.
Birkenstock Sandal Sizing
Confused about Birkenstock sandal sizing? Birkenstocks are made in Germany and use European sizing.
If you’re purchasing Amazon Birkenstock sandals, then most shoes are listed in U.S. sizing and come with a handy sizing chart, so you can figure out what you need.
Birkenstock also has two width sizing options, narrow and traditional. Narrow shoes are designed for slim-to-small width feet, and the traditional shoes are designed for regular-to-wide width feet.
I normally wear a size 6.5 US women’s and fit the size 37 narrow for this brand.
Looking for the best travel shoes for wide feet? Our readers found them!
What to Wear with Birkenstocks
Birkenstock sandal styles look most stylish when paired with tailored, elegant clothing or a skinny jean, minimalistic look. This is also a great way to update feminine summer dresses or dressier shorts.
Avoid the baggy bohemian look with Birkenstocks, unless you know how to pull this off without looking sloppy.
Birkenstock Sandals Comparison Chart
| BRAND / MODEL | FEATURES | RATING | PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Gizeh Birko-Flor Thong Sandals |
Birkenstock sandals come in all shapes and sizes, and these German-made Gizeh Birko-Flor sandals are built in one of the more traditional Birkenstock styles, with its flip-flop style strap. | Check Price | |
|
Birkenstock Unisex Arizona Sandal |
The Birkenstock Arizona Shiny Snake Cream Birko-Flor Adult Flat Sandals are great for adding a little fun while keeping your style still neutral. | Check Price | |
|
Yara Leather Sandal |
The Yara Oiled Leather Flat have a leather strap with the traditional contoured cork footbed and ethylene vinyl acetate outsole for added cushion! If you want for comfort, quality, and versatility, this is one of the Birkenstock designs that’ll fit the bill. | Check Price | |
|
Birkenstock Madrid Sandal |
The Madrid Sandal Birkenstock has a synthetic strap and sole, with the classic cork foot bed that contours to your foot shape for the ultimate wearing comfort. You can sport these sandals all day without wearing out your feet. | Check Price | |
Teva Capri Universal |
The hard Birkenstock sandal cork board isn’t loved by all, so if you’re looking for a bit of a softer footbed but a Birkenstock design, then the Capri Universal from Teva might be for you! | Check Price | |
|
Ticktock Suede Platform Sandal |
The sandals do not have the traditional Birkenstock cork footbed, but the soft suede footbed will give your foot a comfortable place to land as you are hiking around those active urban centres. | Check Price | |
|
Dr. Scholl's Shoes Classic Slide Sandal |
Dr. Scholl’s makes incredibly comfortable sandals, perfect for travel. The Classic Slide Sandals are Birkenstock style sandals, with a few of Dr. Scholl’s own tweaks! | Check Price | |
|
Granola Fisherman Sandal |
These Birkenstock similar sandals offer a faux cork board footbed and a strappy fisherman-inspired look for something both fashion forward and traditional. | Check Price |
Which Birkenstock sandals style inspires you? Please comment below!
Looking for more travel shoe ideas?
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I got my first pair of birks when I was 11. I’m so glad people have come around to them. I’ve had Florida’s, Arizona’s, and the milanos over the years but my favorites (and the most versatile in my opinion) are my Madrids and Mayaris. They can be dressed up and are so comfortable. My cousin swears by the Granada too
Hi Jessalynn, thank you for sharing your love of your Birkenstock sandals with us!
I have been wearing Birkenstocks for years. Due to foot issues, the solid sole of Birkenstocks is great for me, but not those with a thong between the toes. I have an old pair of Birkenstock Guam criss-cross sandals which I love but are no longer made. I have just purchased a pair of Siena Big Buckle sandals in Rose Gold leather from Nordstrom (thanks for your tip!) which I hope will be a little dressier for my next vacation. I like the look of them (more like Guam) for travel more than my Arizonas.
Hi Nancy, so pleased we were able to help. Hope you will love your new sandals!!! Let us know how you get on with them ❤️
Comfort sandals are the best! They stay on your feet, you can actually walk in them, and they go with almost everything. I have a hand me down pair of Birkenstocks that I never travel without, and the styles now are so varied and cute! It’s so tempting to get a more updated pair reading this post!!
Get them while they’re popular!
Sandals are too too flat. Cannot be flat. Need at least 1-1/2 heel. Any suggestions? Just bought Danspro clogs. Any good for walking?
Birkenstock has come out with a sandal that can get wet.
Gizeh Eva – great for beaches, pools etc. Comes in some really great colour too.
https://www.birkenstock.com.au/product/gizeh-eva-in-black-eva-4805
Good tip! Thanks Anne!
I do not know why anyone wouldn’t have Birkenstocks. My now husband, bought me my first pair 3 years ago and I haven’t looked back. The bottoms were following off – but we just took a trip to India and I had someone glue it back on for me. Here’s to another 3 years! 🙂
I have a lovely pair of Red Florida Sandals that the Intercontinental Hotel in Berlin bought me for my birthday back in February – I can’t wait to start wearing them this summer! Loving your blog xx
Thank you 🙂