Whats the difference between Birkenstock's and Betula Birkenstocks?

[aphex]

They seem to have a fairly significant price difference (nearly $80) and i cant seem to find anything different between them....

 

[FoBoT]

maybe one of them comes with extra granola ? i dunno

 

[LordMorpheus]

one is the Sam's brand?

I've got the cheap kind and they are fine.

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: LordMorpheus
one is the Sam's brand?

I've got the cheap kind and they are fine.

Yea, sams and overstock sell the betulas....

$39.99 as opposed to $119

However, i need them for orthopedic reasons (my doc reccomended them), so i dont wanna get the betulas if they are subpar.... I just cant find any info on them...

 

[Kipper]

If you decide to pick up the regular Birkenstocks...

http://www.shoebuy.com/sb/shop.jsp/sh_B_Birkenstock/n_B_Birkenstock_M

Go to FW to find some tasty % off coupons AND 13% FatCash, and if I remember correctly they take off another 10% when you register. I picked up a $100 pair for $60 last year. Top that off with free shipping/returns. Shoebuy is a bit slow but they come through.

 

[brigden]

Have you ever bought Birks before, aphex? They don't fit like all sandals and the correct fit is paramount. I suggest trying on a pair before ordering online.

 

[Kipper]

Originally posted by: brigden
Have you ever bought Birks before, aphex? They don't fit like all sandals and the correct fit is paramount. I suggest trying on a pair before ordering online.

Hence the free returns...

 

[jadinolf]

Originally posted by: LordMorpheus
one is the Sam's brand?

I've got the cheap kind and they are fine.

Yep and Walmart's knockoffs are seven bucks and are fine.

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: brigden
Have you ever bought Birks before, aphex? They don't fit like all sandals and the correct fit is paramount. I suggest trying on a pair before ordering online.

I tried some at the Walking Company but there were expensive... Felt very comfortable though... I have a torn ligament between my 4th and 5th metatarcel on my left foot and my ortho told me i can stop wearing my boot if i got some sandals that are harder soled than my reef flipflops...

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: Kipper
If you decide to pick up the regular Birkenstocks...

http://www.shoebuy.com/sb/shop.jsp/sh_B_Birkenstock/n_B_Birkenstock_M

Go to FW to find some tasty % off coupons AND 13% FatCash, and if I remember correctly they take off another 10% when you register. I picked up a $100 pair for $60 last year. Top that off with free shipping/returns. Shoebuy is a bit slow but they come through.

excellent, thanks

 

[UncleWai]

I wear the betulas, they are comfortable enough and look good.
I got them for $28 shipped from Ebay.

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: UncleWai
I wear the betulas, they are comfortable enough and look good.
I got them for $28 shipped from Ebay.

I still cant find any info about them... Maybe i should buy a pair and bring them to my doc...

I dont wanna save a few bucks on them if they arent going to help my foot.

 

[aidanjm]

Originally posted by: aphex
They seem to have a fairly significant price difference (nearly $80) and i cant seem to find anything different between them....

people like you are the reason I stopped wearing Birkenstocks

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: aidanjm

Originally posted by: aphex
They seem to have a fairly significant price difference (nearly $80) and i cant seem to find anything different between them....

people like you are the reason I stopped wearing Birkenstocks

What are you talking about?

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: aphex

Originally posted by: aidanjm

Originally posted by: aphex
They seem to have a fairly significant price difference (nearly $80) and i cant seem to find anything different between them....

people like you are the reason I stopped wearing Birkenstocks

What are you talking about?

I still don't understand.

 

[aphex]

Update: Got the Birkenstock Arizona in Brown Microfiber w/ Soft Footbed.

Ended up getting it locally, they were very friendly, helpful, and showed me the differences between all the different schtuff..

 

[Jzero]

Did you ever find out the difference between the Betula and the Birks? I noticed a guy at the theater who has Betulas and at first I thought they were a knockoff but then I noticed that they also say Birk. Going to betula.de seems to suggest that they are the German Birks since Birks are really an American shoe based on an old German design....?

I dunno, but I do know that I love my Birks

 

[Jzero]

Aphex?

 

[Abe Froman]

Originally posted by: FoBoT
maybe one of them comes with extra granola ? i dunno

I believe one of them is considered to be standard issue at Lilith Fair...

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: Jzero
Did you ever find out the difference between the Betula and the Birks? I noticed a guy at the theater who has Betulas and at first I thought they were a knockoff but then I noticed that they also say Birk. Going to betula.de seems to suggest that they are the German Birks since Birks are really an American shoe based on an old German design....?

I dunno, but I do know that I love my Birks

According to the lady at the birk store, betula's are indeed made by birk, but use different materials than the real birks. She compared them to Toyota and Lexus. One is kind of the flagship.

The differences are apparenly in both the footbed and the cork liner beneith. Birks's can be repaired, betulas cannot. I unfortunately don't remember the specifics...

If it wasnt for othopedic reasons, i probably would have gotten the betula, but i love my birks

 

[Jzero]

Thanks for the info. Being able to repair Birks is a key feature, IMO.