Alternative to Birkenstocks?

[Gamingphreek]

I already have one pair of Birkenstock sandals. Recently my cheap-o Kohls pair of clogs wore out enough that i am walking on the cork instead of the sole. As a result, i have determined it to be a good time to find a better alternative.

Can anyone recommend a MUCH cheaper alternative to Birkenstocks? (~$60 perhaps)

-Kevin

Edit: While we are on the subject, can anyone recommend a nice pair of casual shoes that would go good with jeans. My shoe laces fell apart on my current ones so i might as well kill 2 birds with one stone.

 

[jaedaliu]

walmartsocks. They're way below your $60 price, and they'll last just as long.

 

[Gamingphreek]

Originally posted by: jaedaliu
walmartsocks. They're way below your $60 price, and they'll last just as long.

Im using the more expensive Kohls version right now and they are not good

Any other suggestions?

 

[UncleWai]

I bought a couple Birkenstock Betula sandals from Ebay for $28 a piece.
I don't look if they are birkenstock ripoff or what, but they work great for me.

 

[jadinolf]

Originally posted by: jaedaliu
walmartsocks. They're way below your $60 price, and they'll last just as long.

Yep, if you can find them, they are under seven dollars.

 

[Gamingphreek]

Well i would like a nicer pair than what i already have. For some reason i remember something like BASS being a brand or something?

Also can anyone recommend a decent pair of casual shoes?

-Kevin

 

[SmoochyTX]

Buy new shoestrings for the pair where the shoestrings broke?

 

[Gamingphreek]

Originally posted by: SmoochyTX
Buy new shoestrings for the pair where the shoestrings broke?

Well they are pretty scuffed up as well (I sometimes where them to my [sarcasm]WONDERFUL[/sarcasm] job.

-Kevin

 

[bleeb]

I used to wear birks... but they make my feet all dry and calloused. i'm wearing flip flops right now and they are comfortable. My suggestion is to try some on and see what you like.... JCrew, Teva, etc.

 

[czech09]

I bought an alternative at AE for $15 and I can't complain they're quite comfortable...

 

[Gamingphreek]

Originally posted by: czech09
I bought an alternative at AE for $15 and I can't complain they're quite comfortable...

That is exactly what i am looking for

The main problem aside from the generally quick wear and tear, is that the Kohls shoe doesn't fit. Not length wise, but heigth wise. THe shoe is tall enough that whenever i walk it nearly falls off or drags on the ground (Yes they are tightened all the way, and yes, i have thought about making my own hole).

Do the AE's fit properly in all dimensions?

-Kevin

 

[Farbio]

i used to love my naots - cheaper than birks and as good or better quality from what i found. the factory store had great discounts, but they are also on zappos

edit, nevermind that....just checked zappos prices...damn, they went up or import fees got alot worse! I got 3 pairs for like $120 in 2001