I have been resisting the urge for quite some time. When I first spotted the birks down the runway last September I scoffed and coughed and swore I would never, ever again be seen in a pair.
Like every teenager, I went through the Birkenstock stage when I found myself in South East Asia and the replicas were a plenty. I had a pink pair and loved them even though, unlike the authentic version, they never moulded to my foot and, let’s be honest, were the most uncomfortable shoes I owned.
So I was surprised when I found myself drawn to them again a few months ago.
“You can’t!,” the sensible side of my brain told me.
“But they’re comfortable, good for your feet and in fashion!” begged the shopaholic in me.
And so, off I trotted to the nearest Birkenstock store and bought myself a pair of these babies which, much to Husband’s disgust, have made their way into my casual wardrobe on high rotation, not to mention the run to pilates and yoga. So comfy!
I’m loving chucking them on with a pair of printed pants as much as I’m loving them with my boyfriend jeans and striped top.
Some Birk outfit inspos for this lazy Sunday…
Weekend casual:
After work drinks:
So what are you waiting for? Add a pair of Birks to your shoe-robe and I can {almost} personally guarantee you won’t regret it!
Images: Courtesy of Repeat Offender / Friend in Fashion / Collage via Polyvore
Little Ray of Sunshine 