how bad are birkenstocks??? v. ineednewsandals

[kiz]

the sandals i have are getting pretty beat up and i'm looking for something fashionable but very comfortable. i know birkenstocks aren't exactly on the cutting edge of fashion, but are they THAT much of a faux pas? do you guys have other suggestions that would work well with my APC rescues that i'll be wearing all summer?

[rhythmandsound]

visvim 'christo'

(kind've like hi-tech Birkenstock 'Zurich's)

http://www.chapterworld.com/visvim/christo_brn.html

http://www.chapterworld.com/visvim/christo_blk.html

and neighborhood christo's!

http://www.hypebeast.com/archives/2005/04/neighborhood_x_1.php

Edited by rhythmandsound on May 15, 2005 at 07:21 PM

[Mateo22]

try the shoe company medium. They do some modern, innovative styles of shoes and sandals.

[Shiv]

i like flip flops. you can get some nice ones out there.

www.ryanleslie.com

[kiz]

i may just go with some havaianas...i dont really like many of those sandals. medium has some okay ones. there has to be something better out there though

[themdouble]

Get some damn Birkenstocks!

-Dub

[Serge d Nimes]

Rainbow flipflops are the best!

Carpe Denim!

[boystory]

be a man and wear shoes.

[RedFoxxworth]

Quote: i know birkenstocks aren't exactly on the cutting edge of fashion, but are they THAT much of a faux pas?

YES.

In pajamas, I snuck out to watch Santa, now look at Killa, you gon' watch Santana.

[kiz]

ok so no birkenstocks, but then WHAT??? i usually wear shoes but i need stuff for the beach/vacations/whatever.

edit: i'm gonna put a price limit at 150 bucks.

Edited by kiz on May 16, 2005 at 07:37 AM

[SongAngel]

In my humble opinion, if you like birks, then buy them. There is a reason they are so popular, they are a GREAT sandal. If the tag on the shoe (or lack of a tag) is what your seeking, then you're clearly trying too hard or missing the point.

there are people who merely mean to wear clothes, people who set styles, and fashion whores.

those that wear clothes just buy whatever is cheapest/cutest within a budget, usually shop at malls, and run with whatever the media feeds them.

those that set style buy whatever they like, and what fit's their "type" or "style" on that given day/week/season. American Eagle or Dior, (usually a bit of both), they simply wear what works for what they are going for. They cut through the hype and the media to form something they enjoy.

Those that are fashion whores buy name brands, sacrifice "style" to follow the newest trend, and in turn suffer from constantly having a wardrobe that is falling off or looking awful, over-labeled and/or definately forced in their look.

I like birkenstocks. They look great with my lucky flares and my straight leg rogans. I usually rock them with one of my brand's shirts or a vintage tee. On a night out in the summer or early fall, maybe a light woven sweater or a polo. It's not what's in style, it's what is me. Don't fall victim.

[themdouble]

EXACTLY!

Birks are the shit... I'm the only one in my crew with the nuts to wear them but who gives a piss.

They are the gold standard in sandals. Everthing else derives from them.

& if Ian Brown or Beckham (who both probably wear them) or some other so called fashion God was caught wearing them there'd be a fucking 10 page thread on superfuture.

I personally am glad there isn't & will be pissed in the next couple years when they get big again & I start to see supposed "cool" people in them & then of course the masses will follow.

I love that nobody is messing with them right now & hope it stays that way.

I was actually proud of you for bringing it up but now you're gonna cower because some nameless faceless you don't really know what their taste is people on superfuture have balked at the idea.

Be a maverick, get some damn Birkenstocks... Or not & keep me happy!

Strong post BTW SongAngel...

-Dub

[rhymes with brasspole]

Quote:

be a man and wear shoes.

--- Original message by boystory on May 15, 2005 10:39 PM

agreed.

any type of mandals should be banned.

[darknworn]

birkos are nice. if you do wear them, please refrain from any asortment of hosiery, especially the ones w/ christmas prints. i had a pair long ago, then found some tommy bahama that i've been wearing for the last few summers. maybe time for birkos again now that they're not the rage anymore. good times, good times...

[skecr8r]

Actually, the best sandal there is, is Reef sandals. They fit everything, are simple and you can get funky colors. And they are like 30$. http://www.reef.com/. Go for the Convertible or the King edition. Can't go wrong.

Denim Fanatismé.

The Arc - Hitting the selvage from August 1st 2005.

frogeyes: "dontcare, who cares."

[showbiz00ditc]

woah cant say i like those convertibles too much... im more of a Dime kinda guy i think.

[RedFoxxworth]

Birkenstocks are for Dads and lesbians. Period.

In pajamas, I snuck out to watch Santa, now look at Killa, you gon' watch Santana.

[kiz]

and yet nothing that i see as "better' has been posted yet. something that is comfy, and not over 150 or so bucks. why is that so hard?

[rhythmandsound]

if i'm goin' to the beach i'll just bust out some old teva's from highschool...

[showbiz00ditc]

rock the natural... barefoot! so hot right now.

[ChadR]

I'm with Serge- Rainbows are where its at. I've had reef's before, and they just weren't as comfortable. Rainbows are like 40ish and they are nice looking leather.

[Dangydang]

I'm not one for wearing sandals, but for lounging around the house, the beach/pool, whatever I stick to my classic Adidas Adilettes. Cheap, comfortable, and they don't look too bad IMO.

[themdouble]

Kiz

Most very lame options!

Although Adialette's & Reef's are both excellent but probably not what you're trying to accomplish.

& I don't think you were asking about flip flops?

Most of what SongAngel & I were saying was most likely lost on 90% of these superchumps.

5/6 years ago these clowns probably had to be sold on Dunks & more recently the 10 page APC thread has them reconsidering their Evisus & Paper Denims... If they're scurr'd of sandals & they're men, most likely their dicks are small?

Sandals = Birks

I now digress though... Good luck

-Dub

[Serge d Nimes]

If you are going to go with birks, please leave the socks at home!

themdouble, are you scared of a little toe chafing?

Rainbows and let your jeans drag!

Carpe Denim!

[M4TM]

this is what i wear:

No Shirt. No Shoes. No Dice.

Learn it. Know it. Live it.

[SongAngel]

There is definately a lack of alternatives being presented here. I can't wear a "flip flop" ever, hands down the most uncompfortable thing I've ever had on my foot, next to Nike's zoom FC.

Doc Martin does a very "bulky" sandal that looks great with full blue denims, not nearly as nice as a thinned out Birk but can work.

I will simply re-state, there is no alternative for what you want. Birk is a great brand because they create great goods.

[trinket]

those rainbows are nice... but don't listen to anyone's rules...

rules were made to be broken... birkenstocks with socks!

http://www.sandalandsoxer.co.uk/home.htm

_trinket

[kiz]

hahaha @ the socks. there are two guys in my school that wear sandals with socks and i always poke fun at them for it because it looks so dumb. Serge, i REALLY like those sandals and i think i'm going to pick up a pair as soon as i can. thanks

[themdouble]

Serge I've got flip flops for days (rainbow, cobian, reef, blah blah blah, I'm a footwear freak so if they're out there I own them) so I get it (although only with shorts bacause every freakin' body wears flops with jeans)

I just thought Birks would be a nice against the grain move on kiz's part. I love that I'm one of the only chumps rockin' em right now though so all good. Go kiz... Just don't let the jeans that are "dragging" be sevens or papar denims or something... then your just over the top cliche!

-Dub

[Serge d Nimes]

totally!

I can't wear shorts because I have chicken legs! So, in jeans, I will forever be, no matter what the temperature!

Carpe Denim!