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Old Oct 17th, 2005, 11:37 PM
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Birkenstocks or tevas?

I am going on a holiday which will require a lot of walking. I am wondering which will be more comfortable.
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Old Oct 18th, 2005, 02:22 AM
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"walking" or "hiking"? If you are just walking, then Birks would probably be better, assuming you have broken them in... But Tevas are waterproof...
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My wife can only wear Birkenstocks, and that is what she did during our 7 weeks in Europe. I lost my heavy shoes in a hotel early in the trip, so I basically wore my Tevas for 7 weeks--with socks when going to a two-star restaurant. I find Tevas more comfortable than Birkenstocks because the soles have more give.
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I find Tevas get (and stay) pretty sweaty. Birkenstocks with a leather sole are sometimes better in that department.
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Old Oct 18th, 2005, 02:31 PM
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Everybody's feet are different. I'd wear neither Tevas or Birks for lots of walking and invest in a pair of Merrill's or Josef Seibels.

Decide what is right for you (wear them a lot and discover what's comfy for 12-15 hours/day) and wear that pair.

Happy travels.

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Cole Hahns with the Nike insoles.
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