Why are Birkenstocks SO Popular?

[@CurvedSlightly]

The level of 'DAD' in this is astonishing.

[@laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587]

lol

[@humanemulator5297]

His voice sounds like a dad

[@skippingstone1524]

THE COUPLE THAT BIRKS TOGETHER, STAY TOGETHER. LMFAO I CANTTT 😂😂

[@thepinkblush119]

it's true me and my North India guy wear Birkenstocks together, it's cute!

[@OwO-tz8pc]

"The couple that BIRKS together WORKS well together" would've been funnier lol

[@xue1379]

@Blake839 the fuck you on

[@XSirApocalypseX]

Couple with Birkenstocks means boring guy (probably a Hippster) and a unattractive (sometimes short haired) woman. No attractiveness, no sex at all. Yes, Birkenstocks are 4ever.

[@david_lamothe]

he’s not wrong

[@chikfer997]

when i first saw these sandals i didn’t know what they were called but i really wanted a pair so i googled “lesbian sandals” AND IT WORKED and then i bought them lol

[@sophiar5847]

Fer Noguera had to do a google search of my own just to see if it still worked and of course it did

[@angelapollino7292]

Ahahahha amazingggg

[@tammcphail1995]

LMAO

[@livp9056]

I’m screaming 😂

[@BabyGoth69]

damn! those are lesbian sandals huh? I should buy some then xD

[@madeleinejeann]

My mom’s had hers for 26 years, only gotten the sole replaced once, and they still work beautifully!

[@vicltc]

But doesn’t the place where the foot is really gross ,?

[@Ky-zt2km]

ash ketchup Isn’t the foot naturally really gross?

[@kindratorres3602]

Banana Nana but 26 years going into the same thing is really discussing

[@Ky-zt2km]

Kindra Torres Uh, not really to me...there are way more gross things than a shoe that has been worn for 26 years

[@kindratorres3602]

Banana Nana yeah but that's other things I'm only talking about shoes

[@eliashaid4013]

Birkenstocks owner: "Imagine a week of blisters" Dr. Martens owner: "That would be heaven"

[@solarsatori]

* Laughs in Solovair *

[@kevinruiz2864]

your joke left me with no Air Wair

[@Diniecita]

Ive never had blisters from my birks.

[@SHEILA60852]

Haha

[@guuerrrrrl]

50 year old german dad Starterpack: - 10 year old Birkenstocks - White socks

[@lania0637]

// itsvkki this would be funnier if my dad didn’t literally use his birks as houseshoes since I remember. Just that he wears black socks.

[@TT-rz5td]

Germans identify American tourists by the fact that they wear white socks.

[@cellothere5723]

// itsvkki lmao my Opa has an insanely old pair of Birkenstocks that he always wears with socks. I have the same one's but newer obviously lol

[@__-fm5qv]

@@lania0637 I mean... they are houseshoes, I believe thats meant to be there primary use?

[@mafixmutti2549]

Alman pavk

[@bushvo6112]

wow, mike's old timey basic sole repair shop is so sick. the man just seem like a nice, chill, honest, hard working man.

[@cristiyunna]

I loved the fact he answered all Levi's questions without even stopping what he was doing. Bless him !!

[@MaxDoesFitness]

I like to call them Jerusalem BC 3000's

[@cQ2DHPavXTqemm9Vsbgi4TV7x]

maksik. 😂😂😂

[@saintcel51]

maksik. haha, i’ll call them that from now on 😂😂

[@heartrune24]

ahha that’s a nice little nickname

[@oliviarodriguez7638]

My brother and dad makes fun of me for Birkenstock’s😂 they call them my Jesus shoes

[@giuliaandrade8591]

i thought i was the only one who thought about that lol

[@ironblack5387]

I had flat feet from too many miles on concrete with boots. I got the standard sole Birkenstock Sandals. They killed my feet, they hurt, I beat them with a hammer. For two months they killed my feet, but I wore them. One day they didn't hurt. in fact my feet grew to love them. Now because of Birkenstock Sandals I can walk all day on cement with no fatigue. My feet even feel better in my work boots, I am no longer a flat foot. Now you can have my Birkenstocks when you pry them off my cold dead feet.

[@homarhuizar]

oh man, the quality of this video is out of this world! I don't even care about birks and I was fully engaged!

[@LeahandLevi]

Hahaha thanks Homar! I’m glad you dig it! See you around!

[@cristiyunna]

you're still caling them "birks" though! think think you should buy a pair :)

[@brynngibson6878]

you look like ken from the bee movie

[@rachelm8756]

im wheezing

[@missskittles144]

Can’t be unseen

[@gregheffley69]

brynnly113 ._. LMAO

[@Tr6sher]

I liked so your comment has the perfect number

[@iiiJenii]

Loooooooool best comment ever

[@ainoaguy]

Your cobbler is a gem. He must be protected at all costs.

[@cazzzacz]

Ohhhhh gosh. When he said that my mind immediately went to *Add to Cart*

[@jt.8144]

Wow you 're so "COPY and PASTE" when it comes to phrases pawned from the internet. You're so UNORIGINAL to FULL EFFECT.

[@mvelde7129]

The shoe repair guy is so holy

[@ramoladsilva]

A cobbler you mean

[@ROxley]

Is this video sponsored by Birkenstocks? If not it should be, I literally went to their website and almost bought a pair.

[@LeahandLevi]

Hahaha I wish, free birks would be awesome!

[@TheRealJahan]

“almost”

[@arenyt4496]

Did u see the price and stop yourself lol?

[@vincentdeluca4485]

Soon as I heard they were good for peeps with stupidly Flat feet I bought em

[@BlackieBelle]

Been wearing Birks since 1971. Five years ago, after 35 years of professional women's shoes was just about to have a bunion removed, meaning surgery, because of pain when I re-discovered my own Birks, began wearing them solely (forgive the pun) and reversed the problem completely so there is no pain AT ALL! I own 15 pair of Birks and thank the company for making nicer looking women's Birkenstocks. I always tell people 'your feet are your foundation, keep them healthy.'.

[@trappy1903]

Who woulda thought the shoes that Jesus wore more than 2000 years ago that they would be a good design.

[@azrailroader]

Trappy And how do you know he wore this style?

[@trappy1903]

@@azrailroader I was there. Me and Jesus were like this 👬son.

[@charlotteqmcgee]

@@trappy1903 lmaoo😂😂😂

[@nightfr09]

@@azrailroader you know that there's a job where scientist literally dig up old remains and clothes.

[@bozir6]

1990 years*

[@Ddrhl]

Bought my first pair in 1985, AND I STILL HAVE AND WEAR THEM daily (except in the rain)! They are navy suede Arizonas, and I had the cork replaced once. When someone says "They're too expensive" I explain that $99/33 years means $3/year for footwear. Best for every situation and best for my feet. Take THAT Manolo! I have SO many stories about my Birks!

[@kungfoochicken08]

I wear mine 70% of the year. I get about a year out of them before the heel starts to wear through. I can rebuild the heel using shoe goo and make them last 18-24 months. You guys who have them for years must not wear them much.

[@Ddrhl]

@@kungfoochicken08 They're my go-to shoes. Right by the door. Never put away where they belong.

[@ZachLevet]

They're made to last! My pair was my friend's Dad's that he wore during his time in college during the mid 90's! After a few repairs, they're still going strong and have many stories behind them :)

[@ethancushing3398]

Zach Levet woach I recognize you your one of my fav XC channels

[@cameronschmit6472]

@Firthy boy omg that nasty dark ass footprint in there. it wouldn't even be formed to this guy's foot.

[@lauruhhh]

I worked with a Resident who wore the same birk clogs everyday through 4 years of medical school and his 3 year residency. After his graduation he literally mounted them on a shelf 🙌🏽 Birkenstock becomes a part of who you are 💞

[@stonelapsis]

That’s so cool!

[@NikephorosPhokas]

Made up story. A hospital won’t allow you to wear sandals.

[@lauruhhh]

@@NikephorosPhokas 🙄 bruh. Why would I even make this up? I didn’t say sandals, I said clogs. And seeing as I work in an ED in birk clogs, as several of my coworkers do, I’d say it’s allowed. But feel free to speak to my manager Karen, be blessed.

[@amyx231]

Which model? Tokio? That’s the only one I see with enclosed toe and a back. Boston doesn’t have a back, though that’s the one I’m eyeing.

[@kristoferwilson6593]

This single handedly convinced me to get birkenstocks this weekend

[@ashleywatson2007]

Same! Had some as a kid, hues they've come back around, i should have kept mine!

[@Ddrhl]

Go where someone who KNOWS feet and shoe fitting gets you yours. It's invaluable and important.

[@Jewelstravel]

Can you buy me a pair as well ?

[@tomato48]

I wear Berks because my Asian designer friends wear them, they make them look cool but I’m white so I just look like a dad 😂

[@matz1011]

Dads are cool though

[@zyanduran6706]

sometimes the dad look is the way to go

[@charlilaurenmiller]

tomato48 LMAOOOOO 🤣😭

[@twiceabroad7471]

Dad style is very trendy at the moment 😜😜

[@Alesanascreamokid]

Hahahahahah underrated comment

[@idid1866]

Been wearing Birkenstocks since the late 90's...they may not be the best looking, but they are one of the healthiest foot wear on the market...there, really are only a hand-full out there!

[@cellothere5723]

DeathWorld I can confirm that, I'm a white girl and my friends and I all have a pair of the Arizona ones

[@Petdub]

I think they look pretty cool. I honestly didn’t know they existed until that whole VSCO girl thingy a year and a bit ago. I am really interested in getting some now since in my country it’s gonna be summertime soon and I tend to wear closed shoes in summertime cuz I don’t have any ‘summery’ shoes and I am self conscious about my feet (weird, I know). I don’t like wearing jandals (flip flops in the US) because they don’t support my feet and my toes spill off the sides lmaooo.

[@natedaub2858]

I’m actually a cobbler, so I fix shoes for a living. You have no idea how many birks we see a week. It’s nuts! We resole and recork or recondition

[@bushcraftinthegarden9525]

@sargent sausages ok?

[@KingCrimson82]

thanks, I WONT SPEND THAT MUCH and buy some ,if, with leather only.

[@Pressity1]

Birkenstock authorized repair shop???

[@natedaub2858]

@@Pressity1 you bet!!! We’re at 24 canal st Laconia nh 03246!!!

[@Pressity1]

@@natedaub2858 well no wonder you get so much business! Ann Arbor is WAY closer for me unfortunately. They said they see a LOT of butchery from other unauthorized cobblers because people try to save the hassle of driving or mailing them in by virtue of it being the only Birk authorized repair location in Michigan last I (or the A2 cobbler) checked.

[@Shligunkel]

damn how awkward must it have been to go around filming girls feet lmao

[@brandondannys-menary3678]

Lmaooo

[@TokyoXtreme]

LooneyCynical as if Tarantino were to create KZbin videos.

[@_sims_8377]

All I can imagine is glancing over at some guy filming your feet and shouting “THAT’S EIGHT”

[@cinesanders8522]

I just realized I've had mine since 1998, when the trend was to wear them with socks. Haven't worn them in a good decade but this video has inspired me to dust them off and get them repaired.

[@akasupaman]

cine sanders where i go to college it’s still a thing to wear birks and socks

[@HipposHateWater]

Probably just depends on where you live. It's always been a thing in the Pacific Northwest.

[@ingerjuni]

Your birkenstocks Are as old as me😂

[@Petdub]

People love wearing them with socks nowadays. Kind of looks vibey

[@theodorHolmgren]

This video made me go from hating these sandals to wanting a pair immediately.

[@LeahandLevi]

Hahaha stoked that you liked it!

[@jeniwatkins3297]

How can you hate them? They are the best shoe out there and they have a bunch of different styles

[@michaew9093]

Jeni Watkins I personally hate em cuz I hate my feet but that’s it

[@jeniwatkins3297]

@@michaew9093 what does hating your feet have to do with it? Do you want them to hurt or something?! That makes no sense

[@michaew9093]

Jeni Watkins like I’m not trying to see my feet cuz they ugly but like if I had nice feet I’d wear them

[@Dimmydxdz]

didn't see the date or the amount of views/subscribers you had before watching scrolled down expecting to see that you had at least a million subs read out "6.4k" and my jaw dropped you deserve so many more, brother. i subscribed right away. keep doing what you're doing :)

[@LeahandLevi]

Thanks so much man! I’m really pumped that you’re here :)

[@emilyritter8383]

now he has 10,000

[@francois.m]

And now up to 11k

[@MistahPink95]

Belive it or not my uncle has a pair which is older than me. I'm 23 btw

[@theonebucketlist]

Birkenstocks are german and to me as a german Birkenstocks are not shoes. I think it looks ridiculous to were them on the streets ^^. Don't get me wrong, I love them and have had and worn them all my life. But here we use them inside the house or kids inside of school. They change their shoes when entering the school building. We call them "house shoes" because we specifically were them inside. outside we were actual street shoes or sandals with a heel strap that don't come off. so it is funny to see how people from different cultures use the same products in completely different ways.

[@kitk6228]

Yes, I find it weird that people wear them everywhere too. I live in Australia but with German background and was bought up wearing them at home only. I do wear them for work now aswell but wear my sneakers to and from work

[@stomorevs]

Yeah. They aren’t good footwear for traveling

[@jasonbustos6716]

I've been living in Germany for a couple of years now and all I see are Birkenstocks on summer, albeit only on the hottest part of summer.

[@Ram-zc4fi]

I agree, imo i dont see why they are seen as good shoes outside of the home environment

[@gilbertoflores7397]

Americans are lazy and are obsessed with always being comfortable. Because they're comfortable they'll want to wear them everywhere and all the time. Sometimes people wear pajamas around during the day, beucause its comfy. When it's cold out, they'll wear socks with those scandals. Honestly, these are mainly for hippies and white people in the states. What we call "house shoes" are slippers or slide, which people also like to wear outside of the house.

[@keevolution5656]

Now this video made me wanna buy one. I was hesitant to buy em coz they are not cheap.

[@StephyGrowsWeed]

keevolution u could go for birkis, papillio or betula .... they are less expensive (at least here in germany) ... they are „sister companies“ of birkenstock and most have the exact same bedding.

[@WR-ny6bg]

Make sure you try them on and walk around the store like DSW (where I used to work) for a few good minutes. I wanted a pair, but each time I tried them on THEY HURT LIKE HELL. I especially hated the heal area where if you happen to slip out in the back, the edge would dig into your heal. PAINFUL! I happen to have sensitive feet so you might be okay. Clearly a lot of people love them, so there's something to them but I never really had a chance or wanted to break them in. Plus, for $120 I'd rather wear sneakers.

[@martineaaahhh7326]

Don't buy one, buy two!

[@Anteroization]

sweetie buy then in e bay

[@user-jp8oj3qj3o]

i bought some knockoff ones, i quite like em tbh

[@lourlopezsk]

I come from the future and it blew my mind seeing two people shaking hands. 2020 took its toll

[@ubahnstreik8526]

Well, I just watched an 8 minutes video about Birkenstocks. To be honest I never had those and probably would not buy them but the video was so interesting and you are one of the most sympathetic people I have seen in a long time. I hope you are doing fine, greetings from Germany, aka the Birkenstock country I guess

[@AnnaFresa1]

Don’t buy? Big mistake

[@LeahandLevi]

Wtf? How did this video become my most viewed video... Please check out my other videos before judging me as the birkenstocks guy lol

[@AnnekeOosterink]

Yup, my foot physiotherapist (yes, have one of those, I have a chronic inflamation of a tendon in my foot, so I see him often :P ) did a walking analysis and concluded my arch is too high, and I lean too much on the outside of my foot to compensate for that. So arch support is key. Less pain when I wear birckenstocks so this summer I almost exclusively wore my pair. My old ones had worn out after 15 years :P so I sadly had to let them go, and I'm not completely happy that the model I wore was gone now. :( I get blisters on the top of my foot from the straps on the three strap versions. I wanted either one strap, or the criss cross over the toes ones.

[@LeahandLevi]

Yeah I hear a lot of people use them for foot related issues. Thanks for leaving a comment!

[@camdavies7656]

I bought a pair in the last year of high school, have since back packed asia, and wore them almost every day in the summer for the past 5 years. A couple cracks in the soul, so might be time to let them go. They are a blessing for people with wide feat imo. So comfortable.

[@LeahandLevi]

Yeah my feet are pretty picky with shoes and Birks are where it's at. Thanks for the comment man!

[@mjlmatt]

Multiple pairs. I’m 42 and have a pair from High School! No kidding.

[@libra11426]

Yes, this vid is two years old, but thought I'd leave my two cents anyway. I'm 39 and in my 7th month of pregnancy. So far this summer my birks are the only sandals (and I own many) that prevent my feet and ankles from swelling. To me, this really demonstrates how they are made to correctly carry the human body.

[@Ddrhl]

I had twins, and I agree!

[@karenayochim9137]

And another human body in the way😄

[@libra11426]

@@karenayochim9137 😄

[@Lilix-nm1xh]

When you don’t have one but want one , this is awkward.

[@oliviayonders9684]

Mali Symphony I suggest if you get Birkenstocks get the soft footbed ones they are way more comfortable and you don’t really have to break them in.

[@Lilix-nm1xh]

Dolanswuahh I will probably give them both a chance. Any model that you recommend from Jordan’s ?

[@Lilix-nm1xh]

Olivia Yonders I see, thanks you for the tip. I will make sure to do that.

[@anga9495]

@@karolinakriauzaite speak English and get some class, please.

[@thereisalist-t3b]

I accidentally stepped on the edge of a Birkenstock once and it was definitely one of the worst pains I’ve ever felt

[@ellamcmillin4697]

An average Nutella me too ugh😂

[@wrizka95]

Trueeeee!!! Haha... 😂

[@denisecarter5117]

Me too. I stepped off a stool onto the edge of my shoe. You never forget that.

[@susie9893]

@@denisecarter5117 but you'll only do it once, then you know to BE CAREFUL

[@lemonke9644]

When he said 7 years I was like ok imma buy some Edit: I got some!

[@laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587]

NICE!

[@hobbit.des.laurentides]

I've had mine for 12 years! I had some repairs done, obviously, but they really do last forever!

[@patito5angela]

I’m getting some too!

[@tanyamhami]

I’m getting some _ 2nd pair of popped sandals today!!!!

[@shmataboro8634]

Mine 18 years and going strong

[@slashcomic]

This video made me want to cop a Birkenstock sandal

[@SimpleStrawberry]

wow first time here, 3 mins in and i gotta say nice transition and editing..

[@mrnorquale8991]

Very much like Casey niestat

[@ericagorton5430]

My birks are literally my favorite shoes ever! I, too, have very flat feet, and find they help me so much with arch support. I bought 2 pairs in Germany 6 years ago, and they STILL look brand new!

[@jaret2824]

saw ur video in recommended, I think you’re the next Bill Nye, you’ll have a show on TV talking ab culture science and the world and how it works together one day

[@LeahandLevi]

Woah that’s a huge compliment man thank you!

[@xxbananachipsxx]

Proud German over here! I love my birkies!! I love the growing variety thanks to them being so popular. My parents have worn them for for ever and I just got my first pair last year and during warm months, I dont reach for any different shoes. I adore them and so do all of my friends! I hardly know anyone who doesnt own a pair but I mean....they are so comfortable!!! I went sightseeing with them in London and my feet didnt hurt a single bit!! love the brand.

[@somewhereovertherainbow7937]

I didn't know you can repair them, I exchange them every 2 years. Now I know.

[@Chronicallywitty]

Rosio PerSot what is this exchange thing you mention?

[@altitudeiseverything3163]

2 years?! I wear mine daily and they are 11 years old, no repairs yet.

[@lillysloan1525]

SkiingIsMyHappyPlace Bliss I buy a new pair every summer lmao

[@susie9893]

@@Chronicallywitty yes I'd be interested to know if there's some sort of exchange program. Hmm

[@brianda5793]

Lilly Sloan is that just because you like to have new ones every summer or because you actually need to replace them as in they are totally trashed

[@izzatirfan1995]

Stepping on Birkenstocks insole edges is like stepping on a lego...that thing hurts

[@WR-ny6bg]

exactly, thats why i never got them

[@sage5652]

Weronika Rapinska because you might accidentally step on the edge?

[@WR-ny6bg]

sage, Yes, and every time I tried them on that happened. I drive a stick shift, often if I have sandals on the heel slips out a bit, so that would be a problem.

[@isabelamoore337]

Weronika Rapinska my friend drives in hers all the time, she loves them

[@Tilmann5138]

Basically the reason why I can't wear Birkenstocks. I have very wide feet so I can't prevent that from happening and get blisters every time I wear them :/

[@maxpatton9335]

you can take your birkenstocks to a birkenstock store and they'll replace the sole for super cheap!!

[@LeahandLevi]

What this is amazing! Thanks for letting me know! Wish I had known this before I made the vid!

[@emmaleejohnson2469]

Like a birkenstock only store or any store that sells them?

[@maxpatton9335]

Mollie Maguire I got mine redone at a Birkenstock store but I’m pretty sure you can get them done online!

[@Anteroization]

buy then in e bay

[@lenababyyy1482]

Max Patton wow how long does it take?!?!

[@peterbills4129]

"...more recently they've become insanely popular." No. False. Birkenstocks have been popular for decades. All the cool kids had them in high school ('91-'95). I wore $15 Tevas. Purchased my first pair of Birks 2 weeks ago. No more Tevas

[@GPTheReal]

We wear in the school airmax 97 and nike tn

[@GPTheReal]

Popular are now airjordans and nike tn right?

[@sugarlife485]

not in nyc no one wears these

[@janedoe2a279]

I graduated in 94 and I could not afford them then...I ve been on the fence for years until now.. waiting for my Arizona pair... i think i will love them.

[@LifeLostSoul]

Yeah and 90s fashion is what is popular again. Like people are wearing platform sneakers like the spice girls. People are also wearing jelly shoes as well. So both statements can be true that they were popular in the early nineties and they're popular again now and they fell out of fashion but are back. Noone in my high school, in Colorado, would have worn a sandal that was so simple. I graduated in 2012 and I had trouble finding a simple sandal because they were all gold or silver and bedazzled.

[@jarredfloyd8943]

My dad has had a pair for 24 years, still wears them too this day, sometime last year the different materials started delaminating. Naturally he squirted some wood glue in there and clamped it down and they keep on chugging!

[@LeahandLevi]

Amazing eh? I love stories like this. Thanks for the comment

[@jeniwatkins3297]

You can get them repaired properly and they last far longer

[@ABCXYZ-tm2qy]

Birkenstocks are Bedroomslippers (in the south west of Germany). Swabian People wear them in the house and you guys wear them outside. It is soooo hilarious

[@ItsJakeIII]

$98 for bedroom slippers 😭😭😭

[@michelleruiz8320]

yeah! I have mine as slippers, but there are some that are for the outside!

[@ghamraoui305]

Lmaooo I just read your comment and could imagine the German accent 😂😂

[@Anbessa98]

they aren't as expensive in Germany as in the USA. I think they cost around 30 - 60 € in Germany. Still kind of expensive for slippers ^^ but i use mine for home and garden.

[@annawarias6375]

I’m sorry but who tf would pay 100 dollars for bedroom slippers Not me

[@Mavisymra]

Birkenstocks are quite expensive tbh but it is worth wearing for

[@sophieo_o7379]

S ymra how expensive are they in the US?

[@debi7227]

Sophie op KZbin: US retail price $100 -$130, and can go higher

[@jbearkive]

debielle Sophie op KZbin Not all are ranged at $100 or more, it all depends on the models of the shoes no doubt, I recently bought Birkenstocks Arizonas in black for 40$ at a store that is very expensive (Nordstrom). I found the same at a Dicks sport goods for the same price. Doesn't truly matter where it's purchased just the style of it.

[@hellohelloooo2797]

Sophie op KZbin there only $100

[@saidah1809]

it’s hella expensive in my country. at least $149 for the narrow fit one.. and more for the regular fit

[@Kev.94]

the quality of this video is out of this world! I don't even understand how you only have 3.9k subs

[@LeahandLevi]

Haha thanks man I really appreciate it! Tell your friends or share somewhere on Reddit if you wanna help out. But I really appreciate the support 🙏🏼

[@Misa.misato]

I was about to comment "too bad they are made out of leather". But I went on their website and THEY DO HAVE VEGAN ALTERNATIVES. So if you don't wear leather this are still a good option for you. Thank you Levi for this video. I recently have been looking in to minimalism and zero waste and I just find the idea of buying a pair of comfortable shoes that will last you for many years very appealing.

[@joe-nl9jd]

Omg yes!

[@peachymanaangel]

The downside is that the wear out much sooner

[@danieldasilva7112]

I just wish they could make me a pair out of human skin imagine how rad it would be to save a cow

[@jamn3500]

Veggie lives matter

[@shiezo]

Doesn’t change the fact that they’re still going to be made out of leather This isn’t a fairytale, “one person cannot make a difference”, at least in your case they can’t

[@littelrainbowmonster]

I always thought that these shoes were over rated and ugly but I have a hard time finding comfortable shoes and after seeing all the different styles you have FULLY convinced me that i need a pair of these as soon as possible.

[@orangeboy97]

This channel is going to blow up soon

[@a.gilbert6946]

Anyone else see the flashing green crocs in 2:30 ?

[@avalizz0617]

leave my fucking coffee yes😂😂

[@paisley4424]

Beauty

[@StellaWaldvogel]

What is that, some kind of subliminal advertising f***ery?

[@charlotteqmcgee]

@@StellaWaldvogel Noo... They were the shoes he was implying too.... Unless you were joking because then lmao😂

[@claretrevor8111]

I got my first pair in Germany almost 30 years ago. That pair got me through college in the Adirondacks and beyond, they finally gave up the ghost in the early 2000’s.... Today, I bought a brand new pair. So looking forward to where the take me.

[@xxellaxqueenxx8913]

Clare EyelinerandBourbon you old

[@Scheurthiaume]

I had my pair for almost a year and they were easily my favorite shoes. Super passionate about them. Then, my golden doodle puppy chewed through the strap of the left one in 5 seconds. I legit almost cried - and then immediately ordered new ones. Still haven’t thrown away the broken ones tho because I’m too attached

[@jeniwatkins3297]

Get them repaired

[@andyguinn7052]

Same exact story happened to me! My dog’s mom is a golden doodle and the dad is a full lab so I call him a “doodle mutt”, but he chewed the strap off my left birk. I bought new ones and just use the old ones as yard shoes.

[@susie9893]

So is your dog by the sound of things - don't go the repair, let the dog have them and hide the new pair

[@TheDiverpro]

So I have really flat feet and I started wearing Birkenstocks. THEY’RE SO COMFORTABLE! What shoes do you wear for your flat feet the other half of the year?

[@LeahandLevi]

I have insoles for a lot of my other shoes. It helps a bunch :)

[@mrsnowboardcrazy]

Blundstones are great for the colder months! They are leather and also last a long time. They have good insoles from factory and you can replace them with better ones if you want! They also look good with basically any outfit

[@jeniwatkins3297]

Birkinstocks come in all sorts of styles now. I wear them year round. Unless we get a foot of snow and i drag out boots. Which is rare

[@Michelala]

Birkenstock clogs. Seriously, Gamer changers for flat footed/weak ankled Canadians.

[@susie9893]

@@Michelala hmm. I ordered a pr of clogs online but hated the look on me so much they became slippers. But that's worked out good too. I hear ya but I wear boots with orthotics all thru winter and we NEVER get snow - I love the extra warmth and my podiatrist loves the ankle support

[@Sara12840]

I’ve had my Birkenstocks for almost 4 years and theyre still in perfect condition❤️

[@genza708]

I never understood these but a lot of chicks dig them . They look like generic version of the middle eastern dad sandals😂

[@Ken-iu2zp]

Genza True

[@susie9893]

Some ppl care about their feet while others care more about how their feet LOOK

[@s.8186]

@@susie9893 they're only healthy for people with healthy feet. Otherwise it's counterproductive to wear them

[@tastelesssoperatatouille4396]

Moonlight Mary they’re healthy for people with bad feet, as well, that’s the reason doctors recommend them. You will never hear “You have healthy feet, you really need to wear Birkenstock’s.” Lol.

[@susie9893]

@@tastelesssoperatatouille4396 lol indeed!

[@EvansSt83]

Weren't Birkenstocks sandals extremely popular back in 1994?

[@emmapaxson4505]

Akera Reese yeah my mom said she wore them all the time in college😂

[@Avellania]

They were also popular during the hippie movement, at least in Germany.

[@VampyreBarbie]

Yes! I had a dupe pair (mom couldnt afford the real ones)

[@madeline9538]

Same here!! I had fake ones in the Boston style when I was in kindergarten (around 2001-ish)

[@Michelala]

I had a pair around then. I was ten lol

[@Ata2296]

The croc flash was hilarious😂

[@kanoutema]

Wasn't really interested in the product but still watched the whole thing. Your edits are simple, creative and nice.

[@sacredthyme4617]

worn for 35 years and got me out of my wheelchair at 16 - a few hours a day ~ no other shoes can my crushed spine accept. and they resole them. i have owned over a dozen pair ~

[@rachael943]

I don't think I've met a Quaker yet who doesn't own a pair. Or a Prius.

[@cQ2DHPavXTqemm9Vsbgi4TV7x]

😂😂😂

[@laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587]

I thought Quakers were extinct

[@sustillman]

Actual Quaker here! We mostly love comfy shoes, so Birks rate well. But some of us are Vegan, and many of us are quite frugal, so Tevas often fill our needs better. And I recently read an article in our publication Friends Journal reminding us that some gender non-traditional Quakers may be happiest in high heels, so don’t assume! Almost all Quakers do have a T shirt or a bumper sticker saying “Live Simply”, just like our host.

[@laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587]

@@sustillman I thought you guys died out in 3600 BCE. I'm flabbergasted.

[@sustillman]

Lauren Henley BCE? I think you have us mixed up with ancient Egyptians or something. They preferred rope sandals.

[@StartingwiththeAs]

this is really high quality! keep up the good work...im so happy I found this channel

[@LeahandLevi]

Thanks for that vote of confidence my friend! I really appreciate that! See you around :D

[@Devsterinator]

I worked at a cobbler shop until the pandemic, and we got a fair bit of birkenstocks. They aren't the *most* easily repairable shoe, but they're definitely better than most shoes. They have a sweet spot as a comfortable and casual repairable shoe, but I think there really needs to be more shoes in that category!

[@kathyfann]

They’re like that old T-shirt you can’t throw away because it’s the most comfortable thing that you put on your body

[@ConestogaCreek]

This guy's what happens when your mom tells you you're funny

[@helenzheng1771]

only 3.4 k ?! this is quality content KZbin needs. keep it up!

[@LeahandLevi]

Thanks so much man! Feel free to share on reddit or Facebook to help me out man!

[@gaiazoulay9]

Thought you meant the price of the shoes

[@nathanielstevens7150]

6.2k just 3 days later!!

[@LeahandLevi]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@lauralunaazul]

I just by my first Birkenstock yesterday, I am so happy! Today I used it for the first time, I love them already. Love your aproach in this video. Passionate man :)

[@everberry51]

Charming vid! So glad I stumbled upon this channel!

[@LeahandLevi]

Thanks! Stoked to have you on board!

[@animalcrackers8880]

As a girl: I love Birkenstocks because along with footbed comfort, the width is customizable. In brands that sell "wides", they're like buying big bras in popular brands: they're all the ugliest colors and styles. It sucks. They're also stocked less or something, because they're always out of stock.. Birkenstocks can be personally customized, so they're convenient. Women's shoes are notoriously tiny/thin and cause bunions, only to make it so that we need even wider shoes or else suffer from major toe pain. Birkenstocks aren't good looking IMO but they're ok looking and they actually fit human feet as opposed to Barbie feet 😅

[@schmuelinsky]

Didn't know about that! Shoe widths definitely need to be something more common in the shoe industry.

[@maggieniew806]

Levi your Cobbler didn't mention how important it is to protect the cork with the cork seal. Cork dries out and crumbles if not protected with the sealant. Trust me l know l own a cobbler shop 🙂

[@altitudeiseverything3163]

I wear mine daily and live in a dry climate; mine are 11 years old, with no sealer, no crumbling, no repairs.

[@maggieniew806]

@@altitudeiseverything3163 wow you must be walking on clouds 😉

[@altitudeiseverything3163]

Maggie Niew - Well, it probably helps that I mostly wear them indoors. But, still.... pretty amazing durability!

[@marytaylor3118]

How often do you suggest we seal them?

[@maggieniew806]

If you wear them every day every few months

[@elizabethhanantaylor6332]

A few weeks into college, my birks (four years old and got me through high school) wore a hole into them where there had been a crack in the side near the strap. I CRIED I was so upset they had to be fixed. I decided to get a new pair to try out a new style but I kept them just to remember what they got me through. Feels silly but I cried over my shoes.

[@paytonhenderson1484]

umm ive never cared about birkenstocks always thought they were ugly but now i kinda want a pair lol. But on the real great video and you do you man i think it might work out

[@LeahandLevi]

Hey man thanks for the comment, I really appreciate it!

[@cha7363]

Same here. It is already hurting my eyes when i'm looking at it lol. But somehow now i'm kind of wanna try it out

[@helenfaith1508]

Payton Henderson same

[@hcnsjncnnsan7245]

They arevso fckn expensive in my country

[@AloutkaKazawa]

I must say: a look at your flat feet and watching an emotional video about sandals made my day. But overall message to preserve and repair things because (if they spark joy, that is) is right up my street. May the 4th be with you

[@felixxdenolo6793]

My uncle is a cobbler In Mexico 🇲🇽 we call them zapateros

[@mikeediaz7096]

I love this kind of content

[@hanikhatib2012]

I first saw them when I saw came across a pic of celeb wearing them, and I personally want a pair myself. After that I couldn’t help but notice that these shoes are literally everywhere now. Can’t wait to get a hold of some

[@radhadas3339]

I am 68 years old and have worn Birks for 30 something years. I still remember my first pair! I only wear Birkenstocks. I like the sandals because I can't stand my toes to be covered up(I do wear socks in the winter of course. Awesome video awesome shoes just awesome all around!!!💖💖💖

[@liagab3764]

Please post more videos about durable and environment friendly brands !!!

[@rosypink1206]

I bought my first pair on Birkenstocks this summer because I saw this video! I wore them exclusively to break them in quickly. I got welts on the tops of my feet where my ankle transitions into my foot, where the straps rest. But I didn’t care. I knew they would be worth it. And they were. I broke them in and wore them all summer. I love them. Whenever I wore other shoes, I hated how they felt cuz they didn’t feel as comfortable as my new Birkenstocks! Even my Allbirds didn’t feel as comfortable as my Birkenstocks! It’s cooling down here in Los Angeles, so I’m going to clean them thoroughly, repair the heel and store them for the winter, then break out my cold weather shoes. My Birkenstocks will hibernate, but they will be something to look forward to for the springtime. You’ve taught me to be mindful of my belongings, especially those belongings that protect and serve me well.

[@ReneeStevens98]

Lol... I LOVE my Birks! I began wearing them when they were popular in the 1990s. Mine last me about 8 years per pair. I've owned 5 pairs over 25 years, 3 of which I'm still wearing now! Please do another video on Birk care & maintenance. ✌❤👞

[@ReneeStevens98]

My tips: Buy the Arizona style, because your cobbler can easily add new holes to the wide straps as the leather stretches. Reseal the cork every few months. Use a stiff brush to clean & recondition the footbed. Be sure to have the base sole replaced before the cork is exposed from wear. And replace the footbed whenever it feels like that excellent support is missing... I do this every 3-4 years. These tips double or triple the life of my Birks!

[@VAdrianPalacios]

Same reason why I buy heavyweight denim. Last long. Design and construction is phenomenal. And every fine detail in the rips, the fades and the possible patches, is a story, and event, and experience that I went through with my jeans. Heavyweight denim is the shit. Expensive. But worth it.

[@Michelala]

Some things a totally worth the extra money. Some of the best advice my grandmother ever gave me was to never cheap out on anything that comes between you and the earth; shoes, mattress and tires.

[@VAdrianPalacios]

@@Michelala true, true. Pretty much everything lol

[@ambercascanette7453]

I finally bit the bullet and bought a pair at the end of summer and so far I'm impressed. They're so freaking comfy. I didn't have any issues breaking them in. Definitely worth the money.

[@paulyoung5073]

Still Look Like Jesus sandles

[@HannahG-nk2mf]

They used to be the “lesbian sandal” a few decades ago and now they’re just popular with everyone

[@susie9893]

Oh is this why I don't remember them from the 90s??

[@restinHim38668]

I'm middle aged and love all types of shoes (especially closed in ones) but now have to wear wider shoes to save toe shape - Birkenstocks are saving my feet.

[@flowergirle9250]

I have some Birk knock-offs and I absolutely love them!

[@leah4096]

I think you mean.... BirkenKNOCKS B)

[@autumnpribyl1847]

I have a pair of Anna's that are exactly like birks but cheaper, they didn't last too long tho sadly

[@catdog9499]

People don't get it.. Its not the knock off style that makes them great. Its the actual footbed and comfort. Lmao

[@leah4096]

@@catdog9499 Most knock offs (ones that are still pricey though, like 40-60 bucks) are made to be quite similar and offer great arch support.

[@brendavargas6098]

Chelsea Adamski LMAO like what if just maybe they like their knockoffs...lmaoo

[@gLeeksFF]

Video made me straight up buy birks, completely worth it

[@maryjanesteinbrecher6777]

Love the cobblers idea of heel guard. Never thought of my repairman covering the some with a half sole and heel that was different than Birk tread that wore longer. Wearing Birks since 1998. He even inserts 3/8" a wedge between the foot bed and sole for my shorter leg . Isn't noticeable at all and my legs and back thank me. AMAZING COBBLER you have!

[@susie9893]

Yeah I thought this was a great idea, for any new pair of shoes! I'm gonna remember that tip!

[@brandonreeves6080]

I'm 36 and I started wearing birks at 14 years old.

[@semiclean]

Good content, however... looking at your VANS soles and the non even wear it seems that you should fix your posture to stand straight on your feet. You have a problem with your posture that may be exaggerated by wearing Birkenstocks because you moulded them to compensate for your bad posture so you are in a vicious circle. The only way for you to escape is to get rid of these and once you fixed your posture then buy yourself another pair of Birkenstock. Cheers.

[@LeahandLevi]

Wow thanks for this weirdly specific comment. I hate to defend my Neanderthal ways but according to my cobbler this is a super common form of wear and tear on shoes. But you’re also right... I guess could improve my posture 😂

[@semiclean]

Levi Hildebrand Hey ! Yep weirdly specific now that I read it ! When I was 20 I realised I was using my soles more on the outer side than inner side at the back of the sole, I had pretty bad posture in general, not standing straight and balanced. Since I fixed my posture and stopped dragging my feet my shoes last longer as I use the shoe sole evenly throughout its lifespan. Do you think that feeling comfortable inside these BIRKS is actually a good thing ?

[@jillsanders7072]

Try xero shoes

[@jeniwatkins3297]

Even those with good posture often will wear the heel down. I drag my heels sometimes so they wear. Even though i have good posture

[@Michelala]

Birks don't mold to feet that much. My feet naturally want to roll inward due a minor congenital bone malformation which leaves me with weak ankles than sprain easily. My orthopedist actually recommended Birks to me because they have a solid sole that molds enough to properly provide comfortable arch support, but is solid enough to keep the ankle aligned properly. She was right because when I started wearing pretty much exclusively, I stopped spraining my ankles. If you look at the wear on my birks compared to my runners, you can really see a difference in the sole wear pattern, and I've had my birks a lot longer than my runners.

[@fatih9659]

I don’t particularly like the look of them but my everyday sandals have taken a beating (they weren’t meant for even a quarter of the things I put them through) and I’m planning of fixing the sole myself and keeping them for more casual things, but that leaves me needing an everyday sandal that can handle being though stuff and can easily be repaired (my current ones can’t be taken anywhere so imma have to DIY it). Burkenstocks keep popping up as the best sandal for what I need and this video just does more to convince me to get a pair! Great video and thanks for the information and the push to get my own!

[@susie9893]

Do it! You won't regret it (also consider that there are many styles and colors - I'm sure you'll find a pair that most fits your lifestyle)

[@copperlocks1]

4:21 take a look at an endangered species ; A Cobbler in its native habitat, the smell of glue, leather and rubber permeates the air , true O.G. The trick to Birkis are .. spend the money and buy the real leather ones; the synthetics while cheaper tend to crack and flake. I actually wear the PROFI-BIRKI at work since i stand 10+ hrs, nothing can beat the support it offers

[@LeahandLevi]

Yeah they’re a dying breed eh? Haha thanks for the comment 🙏🏼

[@kitk6228]

I used to wear the profi-birk at work, switched to the Boston’s around a year ago and haven’t looked back, they’ve still got the toe protection but don’t have the backing and have the added bonus of the cork sole that makes suuuper comfy to wear in the kitchen

[@lauraweiss7875]

I’m an amateur leatherworker. Found Birkenstock footbeds and soles ($38 total). Going to make my own pair.

[@hildemulderij]

Make a video! 😀👍

[@craigkeegan1813]

My wife and I bought ours on our honeymoon in the Canary Islands earlier this year. They do take a while to wear in but we rarely take them off now!

[@shaquilleoatmeal1342]

They’re the only shoes that my grandma ever wears and I absolutely love them

[@susie9893]

COOL grannie!

[@myeahonline]

My brother and I have Birks and we bring them whenever we go on vacation because we can literally wear them everywhere. To the beach, to the mountains, to the city, and they don't rough up easily. Expensive, but a bang for your. buck.

[@breannesoto4019]

Whenever I wear my birks, my mom always yells “Why do you always wear your Jesus sandals!!” 😂. I showed her this video and now she actually wants some now 👏🏻👏🏻

[@tamago2864]

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