Width:Birkenstock Narrow (EQUATES TO A U.S. MEDIUM WIDTH)At Betula, we aim to ensure that every person on the planet, regardless of nationality, age or background, has the opportunity to purchase a Betula footbed. Our experience and traditions in sole manufacture dating back to 1774 tell us how important the Betula footbed is for standing, walking, running - indeed for the general well-being of all people.
Customer Reviews:
Review #1
Birks
I had a pair of these stolen while returning from a cruise. I am so happy to have a new pair. They are my favorite shoes.
Review #2
Betula WAS a good shoe until they CHANGED the footbed
Before Betula broke away from Birkenstock, they were an excellent shoe with a very similar footbed to the CLASSIC. When the bottom of the shoe had BIRK written on the sole, it was very good with a slight difference in a slightly squared heel in the cork area. When they changed and BETULA started showing up on the sole, the footbed changed TOO MUCH and LOST some of the arch support and deepened the heel cup which sometimes catches on the back of one's heel. The inside of the shoe actually slopes down instead of arching up with a flattened appearance. I quit buying and wearing them because they were no longer supportive for me and now I ONLY purchase the CLASSIC, a BIRKI, or a PAPILLIO for proper support. FOOTPRINTS, their shoe line and TATAMI are also great; but Betula has totally lost it for me -- too bad, because they were the "affordable" side of the Birkenstock House. THE BETULA'S WITH BIRK ON THE SOLES (INSTEAD OF BETULA) ARE PRIOR TO THIS CHANGE (MAYBE AROUND 2002/3?) AND ARE/WERE EXCELLENT SANDALS VERY SIMILAR TO THE CLASSIC WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE FLARED HEEL. If you can find them, don't hesitate!
Review #3
June Birks review
I love my Birks and am wearing them right now. Great product, quality and price.
Review #4
Betulas feel like full Birks
They fit great and comfortably. They're a bit less expensive but wear well (I've bought them before). Only reason they're not 5 star is the straps are softer and don't usually stay up easily to slip on (something I'd like)... but they feel as good as the full Birkenstocks, if not better.
I'd buy these again and again.
Review #5
Favorite Sandals
I have been looking for this particular style of Birkenstock for over two years. I already own a pair just like this and, unfortunately, they got wet so they don't look new anymore. I was so happy to find them. They are the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned. I have flat feet and most shoes aren't very easy to wear for a very long period of time. I can wear these all day and not only do my feet not hurt but my back doesn't either. This was a great find!!
