I'm a bodybuilder who is 5'7 and weight 230lbs. I say this so you'll know how much wear & tear I put on my footwear. That said...........Every summer, starting in about May, I start wearing my cork/suede Arizona Birkenstocks daily. I live, eat and breathe in them. In fact, I wear them so often I typically go through a pair every other summer. I can testify that if what Clynt is saying about the EVAs not being as durable as the cork/leather version is true, then I would highly recommend going with the cork over the EVA versions. However, because of the price difference, I MAY try a pair of the EVAs just to see how they hold up under the abuse I put them through..
Im 280lb size 12 (45) footed big guy and got a summer out of the EVA version. I wore them daily and walked over beach rocks with sharp barnacle edges as well as everywhere else as daily footwear. Im hard on soles and wore them out in 5-6 months. Of all of the rubber sandals I ever owned the EVA Birkenstock were the best. Over the rocks the followed my feet and gave me good traction. On the sand the wide sole was a plus. In the water they wanted to slip off so care had to be taken as to not lose them to the sea. I bought mine from Ebay last year at a good price, under 40 bucks, but could not find any cheap Birkenstocks shoes, clogs, or sandals this year. When I see a cheap pair, even in the middle of winter, I’m going to grad them.
EVA is fine if you are gonna get it wet, since the cork don't really get along with water, but if you want longevity and you ain't gonna wear it in the rain or near a beach, the original ones are the way to go. If you want an alternative to the EVA for wet wear, and want more of a flip flop shape, island slippers are good. Made in hawaii and have decent arch support like Birks.
@@jonuiuc FYI arch support *isn't* a good thing. Your arch isn't supposed to be held up what you need is a shoe that cup the heel to hold your foot at the correct angle.
You can summarize like this EVA are the best choice when you go to the beach or the pool or places you know you'll end up getting wet and you have to dry after. Avoid long walking on warner days or you LL suffer from hard sweat. Other than that go for the regular model , it's great really comfy and durable
I'm betting this depends heavily on the specific compound used, but most likely lol. I've been using a $6 pair of eva Walmart knockoffs for the past 2-3 years, and they're still going pretty strong. Only downside is the material is quite a bit softer and squishier than official Birk EVAs, which leaves the toe region kinda vulnerable to catching and folding under itself if you drag your feet and step clumsily. (Like when moving boxes and furniture.) They're starting to tear a bit where the toe meets the first strap after this happening 2-3 times.
I have regular bed Myari, soft bed Florida and eva Arizona and I honestly can’t feel the difference between the regular bed and soft bed. I do prefer the cork ones as they mould to your feet and feels way more comfortable over time but the Eva ones are great for water sports.
Clytn maybe it’s same material (Eva foam) but sole on cork footbed is denser pact with less air between. I just got some cork ones and sole stuck to cork feels very robust and doesn’t give much when you try to squash it.
When they say soft bed, that means they do not have to break them in as the original Birkenstock. I think that softbed is not as supportive to one's feet. Not sure about that. Also, as far as I know from experience, one has to break in Birkenstock slowly so that they foot can get used to it and create its own mold.
1:36 People, always mow grass in closed toe shoes! A friend of mine was backing up, pulling the operating lawnmower with him, he tripped up and fell backwards, the lawnmower went across his feet and cut off one of his big toes. Stay safe!
I found a new way to wear the eva birkenstock. That is to wear it as slipper in the house. I wear cork one outside just because it looks and feel nicer.
Ya I've heard people saying they wear the Eva's as house slippers...I've personally never worn them outside. I usually just throw them on because they're easy to wear.
The EVA ones are for the pool or beach and the leather one is the traditional hausschuh, slipper in the house. But there is no rule, whatever you like.
@@mikebegonia6134 I'm planning on buying one, but I'm not sure which one is more suited for me. I walk my dog in the park every morning. Would wet grass be an issue with the cork ones?
Birks EVA is best for summer, or tropical places. Easy to clean and comfortable to wear. As with cork, i think for more pressure, like heavier people or long-distance walking or hiking.
The birko-floor model is the same as the soft-bed model, but without the soft-bed layer beneath the suede. The result is when that model moulds more to your feet it fits you better than the soft-bed model. It takes more time to break in, but it's worth it-or so I've seen in reviews by Birkenstock owners.
The birko model uses synthetic material instead of real leather. Birko flor is actually the name of the synthetic material made to look like leather. Which is they are cheaper.
Good video, I also have a pair of each. But for lawn mowing you should really wear the steel-toed Birks for safety’s sake. The EVA was my first Birks...a gateway drug so to speak. Prefer the cork ones but they are 3X the price.
thanks for watching...ya the only bad thing about the corks is the price otherwise I would probably have more than one pair of them. The EVA's are definitely a gateway drug, I want more colors of them😂.
I actually own the black eva birks and can't be happier with them, i dont use to wear sandals that often but these changed that. Maybe in the future i would give the cork ones a try. You should make another video showing you using them and how you style them with your clothes.
@@Clytn That seems pretty often since you say you wear them most of the time 🤣 Which of the two do you prefer the most? And how do you cope with the smelly feet, assuming you have it? 😂, that's the bad thing about mine, i often have to wash them because of the odor my feet give to them
Idk if I could pick one because I like both of them and I wear each depending on the situation. I won't wear socks with the corks because the material will rub off onto my socks but I'll wear socks with the EVAs because the material is smooth. I've never had an issue with my feet or the birks smelling. If it's too hot outside I just wont wear them so my feet don't sweat in them.
Trying to decide which will be better for me right now, I’d eventually like to own both. I know I can’t get a knock off of the eva ones, but I’ve tried on different ones and they just don’t feel the same or have the same support as real birks. Eva price would be best for me now but I like the long lasting and versatility of the originals!
Leather Birkenstock’s probably more breathable on foot so one assumes healthier. Eva ones great for beach or gym as they can get wet and easy to wash them in soap and water. Glad you liked both pairs. I’m about to purchase my first pair 😊
Hey Nice video i ought the same two pairs just like you pretty much at the same time i have the olive green eva's No scuffs , i als wear them to the park and played with my dog ,running in feilds and no scuffs just wear on the sole i have the same wear as your has except i have also wear towards the ack of the foot
@@r3nzki30 you don't want to get the cork ones wet cause the cork part could start to fall apart. Get the EVA ones if you want to wear if it's wet out.
Some reviewers say they are true to size. Some say they fit big. Be sure you're fitting them right. Birkenstock have an excellent video showing you how to fit them. Open the straps fully and pull them out of the way and stand into the sandal. You should have 1 cm space up front and 0.5 cm space at the rear, and don't tighten the straps too much. Watch the video. Good luck. There should be some space between your foot and the strap when it's on your foot.
hey man, i wear a 9 in vans, an 8.5 in chuck 70s, and a 9.5 in most nike/jordan’s; any idea which size i should get in birkenstock’s? my gut tells me i’m a 7-7.5 but i also anticipate wearing them with socks if that makes any difference. i also don’t know how much empty space i’m supposed to leave on the shoe either
I got both the EVA and the leather ones in one size smaller than what I wear in Nike shoes...I've only worn the EVA ones with socks and it didn't make much of a difference.
the suede on the cork absorbs moisture, but the EVA is just rubber and would become quite slippery. the cork won’t absorb a tonne of moisture, but would definitely beat the EVA big time for that
Same problem hyper hyperhyrodsis 😂 Did u find out ? Or have a solution ??! I. And we have like 6 months of monsoons so I guess Eva would be a better choice , pretty much a replacement to crocs right
The soles on either shoe isn’t to durable, especially if you wear them daily and are heavy. I weigh 350 and the soles that come with the sandals just don’t last as much. But after I wear them down I take it to my cobbler and they put some Vibram soles. Now the vibram soles you can get a 7 month use out of them with everyday use before you start getting into the cork.
I live in N.Mi. I have a pair of soft bed 2 thin straps Birkenstocks. They need a repair. Where can I send them....to a reputable cobbler?? Please and thank you.
Should someone size up or down at all? I’m looking to purchase online if possible. I’m looking into Birkenstock’s because I’ve heard you can replace the sole through a cobbler, and they last a while and I abuse my shoes (I’m heavy footed and I walk as primary transportation). Thanks for a great review man I appreciate it.
Looking forward to your next "apple to banana" comparison? ;) What a surprise result - the cheaper and more worn shoes held up slightly worse than the more expensive and less worn ones... I also have both the EVA and leather Arizonas.
I had to two pairs of knockoff soft sole Birkenstock that you showed in second half of this video. I bought first pair in 2015 at Rue 21. They were a little too big on me so I broke them faster by wearing them a lot. My second pair I bought three years later from a shoe store in mall. They are Girl Madden brand. They are still good shoes but the tread on the bottom is starting to show major signs of damage from wear them a lot. I just bought my first pair of Birkenstock Eva shoes. They were $50 at DickSporting Goods. I got a size 36. Mine are in the color light purple, white and coral. I can’t wait to wear them a lot. I wore mine with socks after I first got them.
well seeing this video one can easily assume the weird way of assuming thing that the conclusion is, eva are more comfortable thats why he wearing it more and it show on both shoes of which one are getting more attention
if you wear a 14 more then I'd go with a 13 but if you're normally a 13 more often I'd go with 13 or 12...The best would be finding a website with free returns so you can order multiple sizes and just return the ones that dont fit.
I'm not too sure on that. All I know is the footbed has progressively gotten darker the more I've worn them. So it could be from sweat but I'm not entirely sure.
Man I got 4 pair of Birkenstock! #1 EVA in black #2 soft bed Arizona in black #3 soft bed Arizona in mocha #4 Milano in black leather and I love and wear all 4 pairs. My Milano's I wear those for special Gathering and parties , Family Vacation , and sometimes traveling. My other three pairs I use for everything and All Above. I love these because I have big very very wide feet sz15 6 EEEEEE with very fat wide toe that's equally straight across. I wish my toes were at a 45 degree angle then being equally straight across because both of my little toes hang off the footbed of the sandal but that's also because of me having very fat wide toes. My foot is 6 1/2 inches wide from my big toe to my little toe which makes it for a very very wide foot and I am able to fit them in a pair of Birkenstocks. There is no shoe , sock , or boot that wide enough to fit my foot. I can barely wear flip-flops because my foot is wider than the flip flop straps and on some flip-flops I had two toes instead of one hanging off the foot bed of flip flops. I also love the fact that because I can only wear sandals for Footwear I can always take my Birkenstocks back in and get them resole and never have to worry about finding a pair of sandals to fit my very very wide feet with very fat wide toes. Question? I see Those are a size 12 do you have wide feet and how are they holding up today.
I would say i have slightly wider feet because i cant wear some shoes. Mine have held up pretty well so far...I’ve had both of mine for over a year now so probably within the next few months i will buy some more pairs. In the summer they’re bascially the only shoes i wear.
@@PJBrunet you are welcome and I appreciate the video that you did. Okay you have wide too. I hope they not extremely wide is mine. I just recently picked up a new pair of Arizona about 2 weeks ago red , white , and black. I had to get a new pair I took my five boys on a vacation to an indoor water park and while we was there someone stole my Arizona's. Out of all the sandals that was around why did they have to steal mine there's not too many people walking around with a foot size 15 6 EEEEEE wide with very fat wide toes that are straight across. All five of my boys have wide feet too and they did not steal their Flip Flop. I had to walk around the park for the rest of the day barefooted 👣 because the park did not carry any sandals in my size. I don't mind being Barefooted 👣 because I'm Barefooted 👣 95% of the time anyway it's just the fact that I was on vacation , 200 miles away from home , and that was the only Footwear that I bought with me for the vacation trip. So i end up doing my 3 day vacation Barefooted 👣 but still had fun besides having by Arizona stolen from me.
@@mackjenkins7721 the bad news is, several people on Amazon reported the front strap tends to break off in a few months. So these are probably not good for wide feet (as I originally surmised) unless maybe you buy the original proven design.
Would you say that the eva is good for walking around in general? I heard they're actually only for poolsides and beaches, not meant for like walking around in general EDIT: I do have both of the eva and cork buuuuut I kinda wanted to use them in rotation
I know you stated the leather ones are the color iron, but yours look kind of brownish. I just bought the iron color and mine is a light grayish color. Lol
Warning!! THESE ARE NOT GOOD FOR FLAT FEET. I've had mine not even six months and I'm already down to the cork because they wear unevenly. The cork DOES NOT compress. It might mold to your foot, but if you've got flat feet and the shoe has a high arch support, the shoe curves up like a boat and wears SUPER QUICK. Good sandals, BUT NOT FOR FLAT FEET.
The foam ones are not good for a recommended for every day where specially in the city there for casual wearing on the beach in the park short trips not a marathon not for CITY walking for a long period of time on concrete - That’s called distressed leather are you going to have that look you don’t like just oil them…. Use their products from eating it
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I'm a bodybuilder who is 5'7 and weight 230lbs. I say this so you'll know how much wear & tear I put on my footwear.
That said...........Every summer, starting in about May, I start wearing my cork/suede Arizona Birkenstocks daily. I live, eat and breathe in them. In fact, I wear them so often I typically go through a pair every other summer. I can testify that if what Clynt is saying about the EVAs not being as durable as the cork/leather version is true, then I would highly recommend going with the cork over the EVA versions. However, because of the price difference, I MAY try a pair of the EVAs just to see how they hold up under the abuse I put them through..
Im 280lb size 12 (45) footed big guy and got a summer out of the EVA version. I wore them daily and walked over beach rocks with sharp barnacle edges as well as everywhere else as daily footwear. Im hard on soles and wore them out in 5-6 months. Of all of the rubber sandals I ever owned the EVA Birkenstock were the best. Over the rocks the followed my feet and gave me good traction. On the sand the wide sole was a plus. In the water they wanted to slip off so care had to be taken as to not lose them to the sea. I bought mine from Ebay last year at a good price, under 40 bucks, but could not find any cheap Birkenstocks shoes, clogs, or sandals this year. When I see a cheap pair, even in the middle of winter, I’m going to grad them.
@@dennis1954 i may be too late but thanks for this. I think it also depends on how you walk so your EVA lasts longer.
EVA is fine if you are gonna get it wet, since the cork don't really get along with water, but if you want longevity and you ain't gonna wear it in the rain or near a beach, the original ones are the way to go. If you want an alternative to the EVA for wet wear, and want more of a flip flop shape, island slippers are good. Made in hawaii and have decent arch support like Birks.
@@jonuiuc FYI arch support *isn't* a good thing. Your arch isn't supposed to be held up what you need is a shoe that cup the heel to hold your foot at the correct angle.
@@TheAkashicTraveller do you have an recommendations for a sandal that has a deep heel cup but not arch support? I’ve been trying to find just that!
I have four different pairs of Arizona Birkenstock’s. I will absolutely wear no other sandals!!
You can summarize like this
EVA are the best choice when you go to the beach or the pool or places you know you'll end up getting wet and you have to dry after. Avoid long walking on warner days or you LL suffer from hard sweat.
Other than that go for the regular model , it's great really comfy and durable
THIS IS WHAT YOU SAY IN “IN DEPTH” REVIEW. THANKS FOR THIS MAN
Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed.
What about the EVA tear near the front of your sandals by the outer strap, I can see it in your thumbnail!!! So much for in-depth review!
Thank you so so much for a to the point video without the digress and fluff. Great video! Thank you!! ❤
these are the two i was looking at, this helps a a lot, thanks!
No problem...Thanks for watching!
The cost of manufacturing the EVA version is probably under 3 dollars.
probably lmao
I'm betting this depends heavily on the specific compound used, but most likely lol. I've been using a $6 pair of eva Walmart knockoffs for the past 2-3 years, and they're still going pretty strong. Only downside is the material is quite a bit softer and squishier than official Birk EVAs, which leaves the toe region kinda vulnerable to catching and folding under itself if you drag your feet and step clumsily. (Like when moving boxes and furniture.) They're starting to tear a bit where the toe meets the first strap after this happening 2-3 times.
Yeah 😂
Even Yeezys cost nothing 😂
No, the designing, developing, engineering, testing and all the other logistics are part of the cost.
The issue that I got with the leather soft bed is that it cannot withstand water. The cork will just break and fall apart and it’s done.
ya one of the only downsides to them
I’ve walked back to my truck in the rain barefoot so I don’t get mine soaked.
I have regular bed Myari, soft bed Florida and eva Arizona and I honestly can’t feel the difference between the regular bed and soft bed. I do prefer the cork ones as they mould to your feet and feels way more comfortable over time but the Eva ones are great for water sports.
I agree the soft beds are more comfortable compared to the EVA's but I still need to try a pair of the regular bed to compare those to the other two.
Ho ho ho, Hi Alison 🎅
Wait have you used the EVA ones for water sports? They’re slippery asf wet
The soles on both the corkbed & EVA ones are the same - EVA material. Its up on their site description.
ya I know but the sole on the corks feels like it's a denser EVA compared to the regular EVA's
Clytn maybe it’s same material (Eva foam) but sole on cork footbed is denser pact with less air between. I just got some cork ones and sole stuck to cork feels very robust and doesn’t give much when you try to squash it.
When they say soft bed, that means they do not have to break them in as the original Birkenstock. I think that softbed is not as supportive to one's feet. Not sure about that. Also, as far as I know from experience, one has to break in Birkenstock slowly so that they foot can get used to it and create its own mold.
@lmansur1000 nope the soft bed just has an extra layer of material in the foot bed.
1:36 People, always mow grass in closed toe shoes! A friend of mine was backing up, pulling the operating lawnmower with him, he tripped up and fell backwards, the lawnmower went across his feet and cut off one of his big toes. Stay safe!
If the blade of a lawnmower runs over your feet it's gonna be bad with or without close toed shoes 😅
I found a new way to wear the eva birkenstock. That is to wear it as slipper in the house.
I wear cork one outside just because it looks and feel nicer.
Ya I've heard people saying they wear the Eva's as house slippers...I've personally never worn them outside. I usually just throw them on because they're easy to wear.
The EVA ones are for the pool or beach and the leather one is the traditional hausschuh, slipper in the house. But there is no rule, whatever you like.
@@mikebegonia6134 I'm planning on buying one, but I'm not sure which one is more suited for me. I walk my dog in the park every morning. Would wet grass be an issue with the cork ones?
Good idea.
Birks EVA is best for summer, or tropical places. Easy to clean and comfortable to wear. As with cork, i think for more pressure, like heavier people or long-distance walking or hiking.
they are shoes to wear in your house and around that, not for hiking :D
Why would you ever wear open toe sandals that aren't secured around your feet for hiking?
The birko-floor model is the same as the soft-bed model, but without the soft-bed layer beneath the suede. The result is when that model moulds more to your feet it fits you better than the soft-bed model. It takes more time to break in, but it's worth it-or so I've seen in reviews by Birkenstock owners.
I haven't tried that one before but I'll have to look into it
The birko-flor is the original?
The birko model uses synthetic material instead of real leather. Birko flor is actually the name of the synthetic material made to look like leather. Which is they are cheaper.
Good video, I also have a pair of each. But for lawn mowing you should really wear the steel-toed Birks for safety’s sake. The EVA was my first Birks...a gateway drug so to speak. Prefer the cork ones but they are 3X the price.
thanks for watching...ya the only bad thing about the corks is the price otherwise I would probably have more than one pair of them. The EVA's are definitely a gateway drug, I want more colors of them😂.
Nice and criisp.presentation; well done Clayton
Does anyone know if he happened to mention mowing the lawn in the EVA ONES.
I actually own the black eva birks and can't be happier with them, i dont use to wear sandals that often but these changed that. Maybe in the future i would give the cork ones a try. You should make another video showing you using them and how you style them with your clothes.
I never wore sandals either until I got birks...I dont really style birks I kinda just wear them when I'm too lazy to put on regular shoes😂😂😂.
@@Clytn That seems pretty often since you say you wear them most of the time 🤣
Which of the two do you prefer the most?
And how do you cope with the smelly feet, assuming you have it? 😂, that's the bad thing about mine, i often have to wash them because of the odor my feet give to them
Idk if I could pick one because I like both of them and I wear each depending on the situation. I won't wear socks with the corks because the material will rub off onto my socks but I'll wear socks with the EVAs because the material is smooth. I've never had an issue with my feet or the birks smelling. If it's too hot outside I just wont wear them so my feet don't sweat in them.
“a little bit more” he says…..even about the price - which is more than double 😂
Nice review. Thanks.
thanks for watching
Trying to decide which will be better for me right now, I’d eventually like to own both. I know I can’t get a knock off of the eva ones, but I’ve tried on different ones and they just don’t feel the same or have the same support as real birks. Eva price would be best for me now but I like the long lasting and versatility of the originals!
At 0:10 what's the color of the left one please? Can't seem to find it.
I think its called Iron
Which Birkenstocks would you buy?
The Birkenstock Arizona are my favorite shoe to wear
@@gsotoaz definitely one of my favorites too
I’ve had the EVAs for a while now and decided to get the leather soft beds and I love them, they way they look especially
Leather Birkenstock’s probably more breathable on foot so one assumes healthier. Eva ones great for beach or gym as they can get wet and easy to wash them in soap and water. Glad you liked both pairs. I’m about to purchase my first pair 😊
I recently just bought Gizeh I like the style and would go with any outfits
My softbeds never hold up. I hope the EVAs do
What’s the color on the right
That leather isnt "dirty" its forming a patina from the oils in your skin. Nothing wrong with it, just adds character
well everyone is talking about this brand lately so I decided to give it a try
you won't be disappointed
Bandwagon
@Clytn I just bought a pair, you should style them in a look book!
we'll see😂
Can you please make a review about the new Kyoto design of birkenstock?
Just wondering if I can mow the grass in these ?
I have before but it's probably not the safest thing to do
Great review!
What colour are the leathers?
I believe it is called Iron. Thanks for watching
What is the color on the grey looking Birks ?
is there a difference in sizing between both ?
Yo my dawg! What color way are the leather ones. I love how that color ages
I think it was called Iron
i wonder how the leather and cork one is regarding smell. Will it have a stinky feet smell over time?
if you sweat in them there may be an odor but I've worn mine a bunch and there's no odor or anything that I can notice
If you have stinky feet situation sometimes try "Lume".
You can clean the footbed also.
My plastic birchs riped right in front of the strap and the foot bed and it was sad
damn that sucks...I haven't had that issue yet thankfully
I literally have both exact pairs
sounds like you have great taste😂
Hey Nice video i ought the same two pairs just like you pretty much at the same time i have the olive green eva's No scuffs , i als wear them to the park and played with my dog ,running in feilds and no scuffs just wear on the sole i have the same wear as your has except i have also wear towards the ack of the foot
I'm wondering if different colors of the EVA's scuff differently.
Still nice!
did you try brown shoe polish?
I have not
Thinking about getting an EVA pair for water sports... Are they slippery when wet?
KA Graham , yeah they are.
I personally dont know...I've never used them near water.
moderatly so
I’ve used them a little, they’re not too slippery personally
has the rain soaked your leather one ?
no I don't wear them if it's raining out or there's a chance of rain
@@Clytn for example it suddenly rains, is it ok to get wet?
@@r3nzki30 you don't want to get the cork ones wet cause the cork part could start to fall apart. Get the EVA ones if you want to wear if it's wet out.
@@Clytn so which one is the best eva , arizona eva or barbados eva ?
@@r3nzki30 I've never had the Barbados but it probably comes down to personal preference
ordering online, would you recommend ordering a size up? for the eva ones considering they’re foam?
I went a full size down on mine. They fit big.
I’m usually a US 10 so I got the UK 9 and it’s too big for me
Some reviewers say they are true to size. Some say they fit big. Be sure you're fitting them right. Birkenstock have an excellent video showing you how to fit them. Open the straps fully and pull them out of the way and stand into the sandal. You should have 1 cm space up front and 0.5 cm space at the rear, and don't tighten the straps too much. Watch the video. Good luck. There should be some space between your foot and the strap when it's on your foot.
Do the EVA ones ever turn the bottom of your feet black?
they do not
Is it a birko-flor or genuine leather?
it's the leather version
hey man, i wear a 9 in vans, an 8.5 in chuck 70s, and a 9.5 in most nike/jordan’s; any idea which size i should get in birkenstock’s? my gut tells me i’m a 7-7.5 but i also anticipate wearing them with socks if that makes any difference. i also don’t know how much empty space i’m supposed to leave on the shoe either
I got both the EVA and the leather ones in one size smaller than what I wear in Nike shoes...I've only worn the EVA ones with socks and it didn't make much of a difference.
As far as width, you can adjust the buckles for wearing with socks or without if you need to.
Hi! Would you recommend the corks over EVA for someone who has hyperhidrosis/excessive sweating? Thanks!
the suede on the cork absorbs moisture, but the EVA is just rubber and would become quite slippery. the cork won’t absorb a tonne of moisture, but would definitely beat the EVA big time for that
There really is no comparison. The Eva I use to go outside and walk the dog. You get what you pay for when it comes to both.
Same problem hyper hyperhyrodsis 😂
Did u find out ? Or have a solution ??! I. And we have like 6 months of monsoons so I guess Eva would be a better choice , pretty much a replacement to crocs right
The soles on either shoe isn’t to durable, especially if you wear them daily and are heavy. I weigh 350 and the soles that come with the sandals just don’t last as much. But after I wear them down I take it to my cobbler and they put some Vibram soles. Now the vibram soles you can get a 7 month use out of them with everyday use before you start getting into the cork.
Is it waterproof?
@@fay.zeeehhh the eva ones are able to get wet but I wouldnt recommend getting the ones with the cork soles wet
I live in N.Mi. I have a pair of soft bed 2 thin straps Birkenstocks. They need a repair. Where can I send them....to a reputable cobbler?? Please and thank you.
I have no idea who does birkenstock repairs. Sorry
Cobblers Plus, Inc. They have RUclips videos showing repairs in process too.
is it a same sizing between eva and birko flor ?
I have the same size for Eva and leather ones so probably
@@Clytn how about the fitting ? it is the same ?
@@r3nzki30 the Eva ones are a tad bigger imo but I still have the same size in each
@@Clytn ok thanks for the info 😊
I bought EVA and arizona soft footbed, do you think EVA can use it daily at gym and if it long lasting?
I guess you could use them at the gym but I probably wouldn't recommend it. They both last quite a long time.
@@Clytn i appreciate your reply and will do your suggest sir
Do you know what colour the cork pair is? I’ve been looking on the Birkenstock site but can’t find them?
Thank you
I think it's called Iron
Are the leather straps on the softbed suede?
no its like a smoother leather
Do you have the same size in both models? Do both models fit exactly the same?
yes I have the same size in both. I would say they both fit the same.
Ordering the soft feetbed. Size up, size down, or true size? Thanks.
I went a size down on the soft beds
Clytn thanks!
Is the outsole a leather or is it a birk flor...?
Don't cut lawn in sandals... but otherwise, really like Birkenstock sandals.
Should someone size up or down at all? I’m looking to purchase online if possible. I’m looking into Birkenstock’s because I’ve heard you can replace the sole through a cobbler, and they last a while and I abuse my shoes (I’m heavy footed and I walk as primary transportation). Thanks for a great review man I appreciate it.
I went down a full size in them. The fit big.
Does the metal from the buckle touch your foot or is on top of the strap? Hopefully that makes sense.
it's on top of the strap so the only part you feel on your foot is the material that the strap is made of
If you’re wondering if they are comfortable, they are the most comfortable shoe you will ever wear! I promise you!!
is the material on the soft footbed suede leather or oiled leather?
on my pair it's oiled leather
@@Clytn okay thank you
I’m a size 12.5 wide should I just get the 12/12.5 Size ??
ya you could probably do that but I think they make a wide version of the birks too.
I wear size 44.5eu on normal shoes. What size would you recommend for an Arizona EVA?
I went a full size down from my normal size. So i wear a 13us and I bought a 12us.
@@Clytn Alright man, thanks for replying. Cheers!
Did you get wide or narrow?
i got the regular/wide width.
Bro mows the lawn in Birkenstocks
what color are the soft bed birks?
on the box they are called Iron and it's like a dark grey color in person.
Thank you
Color of soft bed?
it starts off as a cork color so it's like a shade on tan. But as you wear them it gets darker.
Did you mow the grass in these? 🤔😳😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I have before😭
glory to God😊
Looking forward to your next "apple to banana" comparison? ;) What a surprise result - the cheaper and more worn shoes held up slightly worse than the more expensive and less worn ones... I also have both the EVA and leather Arizonas.
I have the leather ones and for my birthday I’m asking for the white E.V.A ones or should I get the black?
I'd personally get the black ones...the white ones would probably get super dirty
Clean footbed with sandpaper
with the evas, do u think these would be comfy while working a 6 hour shift standing up
Possibly but your feet will probably be a little sore after that long
Are the EVAs good for mowing the grass?
prob not the safest option but I have mowed grass in them before.
I had to two pairs of knockoff soft sole Birkenstock that you showed in second half of this video. I bought first pair in 2015 at Rue 21. They were a little too big on me so I broke them faster by wearing them a lot. My second pair I bought three years later from a shoe store in mall. They are Girl Madden brand. They are still good shoes but the tread on the bottom is starting to show major signs of damage from wear them a lot. I just bought my first pair of Birkenstock Eva shoes. They were $50 at DickSporting Goods. I got a size 36. Mine are in the color light purple, white and coral. I can’t wait to wear them a lot. I wore mine with socks after I first got them.
well seeing this video one can easily assume the weird way of assuming thing that the conclusion is, eva are more comfortable thats why he wearing it more and it show on both shoes of which one are getting more attention
Are they true to size??? Awsome review btw 👌🏽
thanks for watching...they run big, I'm normally a size 13 but had to get a size 12.
Clytn Thank you for the the quick reply, i wear size 13 and 14 so i should be good with size 13... definitely subscribing 👌🏽
if you wear a 14 more then I'd go with a 13 but if you're normally a 13 more often I'd go with 13 or 12...The best would be finding a website with free returns so you can order multiple sizes and just return the ones that dont fit.
Clytn i’ll do that, do you have a few websites i could look? because i already found a ds pair on graild
zappos is pretty good option...free shipping and free returns...nordstrom is another option that's where I got mine.
does the footbed becomes darker if your feet gets sweaty?
I'm not too sure on that. All I know is the footbed has progressively gotten darker the more I've worn them. So it could be from sweat but I'm not entirely sure.
alright thank you so muchh!
@@nurzahierazainor2806 no problem...thanks for watching
Man I got 4 pair of Birkenstock! #1 EVA in black #2 soft bed Arizona in black #3 soft bed Arizona in mocha #4 Milano in black leather and I love and wear all 4 pairs. My Milano's I wear those for special Gathering and parties , Family Vacation , and sometimes traveling. My other three pairs I use for everything and All Above. I love these because I have big very very wide feet sz15 6 EEEEEE with very fat wide toe that's equally straight across. I wish my toes were at a 45 degree angle then being equally straight across because both of my little toes hang off the footbed of the sandal but that's also because of me having very fat wide toes. My foot is 6 1/2 inches wide from my big toe to my little toe which makes it for a very very wide foot and I am able to fit them in a pair of Birkenstocks. There is no shoe , sock , or boot that wide enough to fit my foot. I can barely wear flip-flops because my foot is wider than the flip flop straps and on some flip-flops I had two toes instead of one hanging off the foot bed of flip flops. I also love the fact that because I can only wear sandals for Footwear I can always take my Birkenstocks back in and get them resole and never have to worry about finding a pair of sandals to fit my very very wide feet with very fat wide toes. Question? I see Those are a size 12 do you have wide feet and how are they holding up today.
I would say i have slightly wider feet because i cant wear some shoes. Mine have held up pretty well so far...I’ve had both of mine for over a year now so probably within the next few months i will buy some more pairs. In the summer they’re bascially the only shoes i wear.
I have wide feet also, thanks for the review.
@@PJBrunet you are welcome and I appreciate the video that you did. Okay you have wide too. I hope they not extremely wide is mine. I just recently picked up a new pair of Arizona about 2 weeks ago red , white , and black. I had to get a new pair I took my five boys on a vacation to an indoor water park and while we was there someone stole my Arizona's. Out of all the sandals that was around why did they have to steal mine there's not too many people walking around with a foot size 15 6 EEEEEE wide with very fat wide toes that are straight across. All five of my boys have wide feet too and they did not steal their Flip Flop. I had to walk around the park for the rest of the day barefooted 👣 because the park did not carry any sandals in my size. I don't mind being Barefooted 👣 because I'm Barefooted 👣 95% of the time anyway it's just the fact that I was on vacation , 200 miles away from home , and that was the only Footwear that I bought with me for the vacation trip. So i end up doing my 3 day vacation Barefooted 👣 but still had fun besides having by Arizona stolen from me.
@@mackjenkins7721 the bad news is, several people on Amazon reported the front strap tends to break off in a few months. So these are probably not good for wide feet (as I originally surmised) unless maybe you buy the original proven design.
Me too 😳
nice review... but "pretty much everyone can afford it"?
What color are the soft bed ones? Thanks! 😃
I think it was called Iron
@@Clytn cool, thank you!!
Size 45 wow
Should I size up or down when buying Birkenstocks?
I sized down in them...I normally wear a 46 and I got a 45
@@Clytn thanks for this :)
You mow grass in those. Like living dangerously I see
Go with the Arizona model they are the best. Also mowing your yard in sandals is NEVER a good idea
What is the color called on your leather Birks ?
i think it might be iron but i cant really remember
Would you say that the eva is good for walking around in general? I heard they're actually only for poolsides and beaches, not meant for like walking around in general
EDIT: I do have both of the eva and cork buuuuut I kinda wanted to use them in rotation
Yes I use the EVA ones a lot in the summer as everyday shoes. I haven’t had a problem with wearing them for multiple hours before.
I know you stated the leather ones are the color iron, but yours look kind of brownish. I just bought the iron color and mine is a light grayish color. Lol
it could have changed colors due to wear over time but mine started as a light gray color
hi is your in Black or Anthracite?
black
45usd for a pair of plastic shoes is anything but inexpensive. Your brain got moulded beautifully, as per plan.
Can you make one that is less than 45usd?
@@acat1752 don't think you can afford my consulting fees.
Warning!! THESE ARE NOT GOOD FOR FLAT FEET. I've had mine not even six months and I'm already down to the cork because they wear unevenly. The cork DOES NOT compress. It might mold to your foot, but if you've got flat feet and the shoe has a high arch support, the shoe curves up like a boat and wears SUPER QUICK. Good sandals, BUT NOT FOR FLAT FEET.
And what about the Non-cork ones?
Are the eva ones suitable for shower?
yes they hold up very well in the water.
clean the upper strap with nubuck block, yes you read it right, and apply vaseline. Real leather needs care.
LIKE.
The foam ones are not good for a recommended for every day where specially in the city there for casual wearing on the beach in the park short trips not a marathon not for CITY walking for a long period of time on concrete - That’s called distressed leather are you going to have that look you don’t like just oil them…. Use their products from eating it
The most worn shoe. Shows sandal
Bruh I got a pair for like 11$ at Walmart
The kid shoes are cheaper. Enjoy!
Mike Begonia there where in the men’s section I think idk. The quality is probably shit
You get what you pay for
The Arizona EVA platform leather cost $220
$30 EVA?