The MOST Popular Shoe of 2024: HONEST REVIEW Birkenstock Boston

[@dadp12780]

You reach a certain age where you just care about comfort and nothing else.

[@Jadaknowledgethuta]

Yeah ....

[@MisterCee41510]

Im there. I have 300+ pairs of shoes, if I had to guess $20,000 minimum in unworn shoes. But I wear birks and my raonbow flip flops 90% of the time

[@DudeItsJag]

I mean I’m 24 and I’ve been like that since I was 17

[@jas0n17-bad4]

I’m only 17 and all I wear are my bostons they just too comfortable

[@MrJaboli78]

Yup, I'm at that age🥴

[@joeedo89]

Kids in my highschool in 2006 wore these all the time. Weird seeing fashion come back around

[@GiDS222]

fashion is just a big circle. wait till hawaiian shirts make a comeback in the next 5 years and we see them paired with eccentric socks and old skool vans.

[@Chrispyy__]

ON GOD. i remember these in middle school

[@capturedbycody]

I was one of those kids, it was basically THE shoe to wear at my catholic high school (2005-2009)

[@slimydick23]

did you go to a lesbian high school?

[@brcey]

@@Chrispyy__called them the Jesus 3s

[@Jlpz70]

Been contemplating trying these out and you helped me make the final push! Already wear crocs and wanted a different pair of comfy slip on shoes

[@dapiddiboy]

There is a “the right way to clean Birkenstocks video” by Rose Anvil that is really satisfying and shows how beautifully even the suede version cleans up.

[@K3ViNoSzLiF3]

Saying these won’t be “in” in 5 years is just ludicrous. This shoe has been popular for a long long time.

[@Shintikibob]

I totally agree with this.

[@setherrrrs___775]

I live in the middle of nowhere in the Adirondacks (NY) and I had no idea these were coming back. I’ve been a cook/chef for the past like 12 years and I had a pair 5 years back and loved them in the kitchen even thought they make a kitchen clog. I liked these much more. I’m not working in kitchens any more but I just got a new pair. I absolutely love them. My name is also Seth!

[@vaughnzygmundpacis9140]

People always complain about the price point for the material but when I say bang for you buck I mean it. I’ve heard they use to build them better back then but Ive been beating up my Arizona pair for 5+years now and 2 years for the Boston and its gonna be a while till I replace them. Break in time is tuff but when it molds to your feet its so comfortable.

[@JLAW4U]

I never thought I would be a birkenstock lover but I truly am. I had issues with my feet & it was suggested that I try them. From the moment I tried I never looked back. They're very stylish and versatile. Idc what people say. It's just obvious to me that they never tried a pair, so they just don't know

[@ivonikolov6386]

Hello, are they good for long walking

[@thenumberofthebeast2]

Wow, I wore these all the time from like 2007-2015, everyone called them potato shoes. The off brands used to be everywhere and were really good quality for a fantastic price, can’t find them like that anymore around. Just found some in my size at Target, I wonder how long they’ll last. I’ll probably end up paying for the Boston’s sooner or later, one of my favorite shoes. Crazy how they’re coming back around now.

[@23kf]

Low key fire shoe. Nice to see some different type of footwear on the channel.

[@-jamin-8135]

I’ve been wearing my Bostons for about 5 years and I love them! I just got them resoled over the summer actually.

[@arneii]

who tf asked

[@ERK211]

@@arneiijust bc u don’t care doesn’t means everyone else doesn’t bro stop hating

[@GiDS222]

as a recent owner of the bostons, how to do you go about getting them resoled?

[@henlolneh]

any cobbler worth their weight in their trade can easily resole any birkenstocks. it's also a great way to support your local mom and pop small business because cobblers are harder and harder to find especially ones who know what they are doing. i've had my birkenstock clogs resoled multiple times over the last decade for about ~$35 each time. sure, after a few resoles you can technically purchase a new pair but that worn in look is what i cannot give up.@@GiDS222

[@spencercope4204]

@@GiDS222 go to a cobbler, ive heard they get a ton of business from resoling birks

[@tybh]

I have the oiled leather and suede with soft footbed. You'll really feel the comfort wearing barefoot.

[@highsoflyify]

My dad had these from 1989 to 2015. Never thought he is an OG trendsetter 😂

[@oneeyedjack2254]

I bought a pair of the black oiled leather Boston's on a recommendation from a podiatrist after an ankle inlury. I have high arches and have always had to wear replacement insoles in my shoes, but these just seemed right from the first time I wore them . Ive also tried the evas, but dont find them to anywhere near as supportive. I keep my oiled pair clean and scuff free , just my personal preference. Planing to get a black leather 'grip' pair next .

[@playingindies6730]

With my birks it tooo about 10 days to break in, but the ony uncomfortable part was under my left toes. Right one was comfortable directly. I wear them as indoor shoes all summer and spring. In winter I switch to Crocs. I do switch my shoes before I go out. The breaking in is worth it tho. On my new balance that I use for dog walking the suede looks perfect. The ankle liner is starting to break down so the shoes are almost done. But the uppper has held up, no issues with mud and water at all.

[@tariqkamil7853]

Been wearing The Boston’s and Bostons only since 1990. And just got the oil leather version last summer. Great after teaching/ playing tennis and after golf. And not worried if it rains, as long as my toes are dry.

[@jprcr1279]

This taupe shoes you have, the shape is different with the one on birken website, do you have a link i can buy one like yours? Thanks you

[@greenfash6328]

I love my Birkenstock Boston, every nurse/dr wear them at work.Birkenstock will NEVER go out of style, I've been wearing then since 2000.

[@domaeva]

Can you please tell what color is your soft birkenstocks? I'm about to order them, but I'm not sure about the color.

[@jasonm129]

These are a must have, getting a 2nd pair

[@tripplile6753]

I’ve worn my Bostons almost every other day since June 2023 and they’re awesome. I have the soft footbed, and tbh it feels fine. Reddit says the normal is better but when I tried it on the toe bar felt huge

[@alexismendoza7980]

Great video Seth !, also Istg there’s always at least one person at school wearing this near me

[@alexismendoza7980]

Along with air forces pandas and crocs, no issues tho😂

[@milkywayxd1803]

suede cleaning tip if you have water spots or water ,dry out suede 1. wash it with soapy water 2. dry it until it feels so dry hard 3. take vinigare and rub it with microfiber 4. let it dry a little bit 5. get magic sued gum start rubbing it down 6. take suede brush, brush sued haars to one side 7. enjoy your new sued shoes

[@i86ij99]

I used to wear fancy Nike sneakers in summer, but my feet sweat amd smell bad in them. Once when I was visiting Italy, my feet/toes hurt real bad after hours of walking on pebbled streets (despite the Nike having cushioned sole). It's then I decided to get a Birkenstock Boston, and all the problems before were gone! I even did light hiking up a castle on my Boston, because the cork sole is so thick that it practically absorbs impact.

[@thefrog9119]

I'm glad that by chance I did grab a pair of Boston in what Birk calls the Luxury version, the only difference I could see is that the outsole is made of crepe and not EVA. I am wearing a 42 (euro size) but after a year of wear and one hole less on the strap they are a bit too much loose now, luckily I still have one more opportunity to tighten the strap. One last thing, I will never wear them with socks ‼ Never ‼

[@crabstick6180]

what are the grey pants you have on?

[@4k1ngs]

How’s the ventilation on Birk clogs?

[@capsdogp]

Birkenstock Clogs are awesome footwear I haven’t worn them since my high days😎

[@Supkuh2100]

I think we can all agree that THIS is the PERFECT shoe for you Seth

[@yfw.alexzz9648]

Right!?😭 Seth just matches them birks so well lmaoo

[@ajcarrillo136]

great content bro

[@jerOKC]

I remember these being popular when dunks were coming back around 2019-2020

[@mr.doctor.]

i am a doctor and i wear these on white colour daily at the hospital. they are great.

[@user-hg2vb7kn3s]

Can you where them outside ?

[@jol166]

which color is the grey one?

[@gghosti4020]

whats the color way on 1:14?

[@theredneckboys7701]

On both of the types take mink oil spray and spray them down and water wont be a issue. Do it a once or twice a month if you wear them a lot and water will run right off of them

[@skylerrose1326]

I found a used pair of bostons at a thrift store for $5 and got them resoled with a classic footbed since I already had a pair of the soft footbed version. I honestly like the resoled pair with the classic footbed more. The break in time was definitely longer but it’s worth it because they’re even more comfortable over time imo.

[@savagewyd8740]

how do you get them resoled

[@skylerrose1326]

@@savagewyd8740 go to a local cobbler or a place that sells them in store to see if they provide a resole service. I went to a local place who offers it. They sent them to their people and I got them back in about a month

[@ben7445]

Was it expensive to get then resoled

[@skylerrose1326]

@@ben7445 it was like 90 bucks. Labor plus the new footbed. Still cheaper than a new pair

[@Mr.shawn918]

I have a pair of the Bravest Studio Birkenstock Boston they feel nice

[@Lauro417]

“long break in time” 7 days ahahahaha i have bought a pair of redwings for black friday that are starting to get confy now

[@se7encureton]

I’m a chef so I’m thinking of a pair kinda like this. Gotta love a hella real review👊🏼

[@JayUBeezy]

I prefer the style of the Kyotos more.

[@Zeacch]

Can someone give me input on soft vs the classic footbed? The colorways I want are in the soft food bed version but I think I would prefer the classic but they don’t have the right colorways

[@Mtematiks]

Classic al the way! When they break, they are as your foot! BEST option! Suede only for me!

[@Zeacch]

Good to know thanks ! @@Mtematiks

[@Zeacch]

@@Mtematiks Why is it so hard to find good colorways for the classic suede ones 😅

[@unplanneddd]

@@Mtematiksi need on sizing i wear a 9.5 in shoes what size should i get in birkens ?

[@josephperry1823]

I love them really comfortable the Nike’s and Jordan’s been collecting dust since I got these.

[@jasonkrasowski4673]

I’m wondering if you used the sizing pattern that’s on the inside of every box to find your size in these. I’m also a size 9, and it said I was a 41, not 42. I say that because it does look like you have a good gap from the end of your heel to the end of the footbed. I found the difference in size to be the difference between the clog always wanting to slip off if I’m walking fast, and staying put. Just a thought. Great video!!

[@Mr0erick0]

I had a similar issue. Size 9 but with a gap. Went with a size 9 Narrow. Fits perfect. No gap and not tight.

[@unplanneddd]

@@Mr0erick0im a 9.5 should i get the 9-9.5 in narrow or wide

[@HudsonFerrie]

@@unplannedddI'm also a 9.5, what size and width did you end up going with if you did?

[@Faust-Hell]

👀... my feet rejected every Birks I've tried on. I have Achilles issues but I'll have to bring these shoes to my orthopedic specialist. Beings mid distant runner and use to cushionee shoes, i recently stop wearing Jordan's due to my injury.

[@brookerobb6970]

I love the comfy grandpa vibes, just pure coziness

[@Mtematiks]

Suede only for me! Have all dark colours! Mainly blue and blacks ! During the pandemic I made 2 or 3 years in Bostons suede, winter and summer :) (we have snow here) BEST shoe ever made ! Relax your foot! You feel great in them, no question ! Also, to mention, the maintenance of the black and blue and green suede are great to wipe with damp sponge with water, and that's it! Looking brand new!

[@yourconscience650]

I swear to you, everything thing you said was accurate AF 😂

[@btscreen4497]

Sandals?

[@Jadaknowledgethuta]

Love those bostons so much,but here in our country Myanmar, they are really expensive . Hard to gethem.

[@Martin-gt7ho]

Do you sweat more in the classic one than in the suede version ?

[@i86ij99]

I have both and I don't sweat in either version, even in summer. The suede version however "snuggles" the feet more because they are soft and formless. For outdoor use, I prefer the classic/oiled version because they are easier to stay clean, and look more formal/refined.

[@tonymaldonado7844]

When you do part 2 of the video?

[@GiDS222]

got an all black pair last month, so comfortable tbh

[@TheKicksBoy]

What kind of pants do you wear em with?

[@oliviafales5586]

Me too! I wear them with literally everyone. Dress them up and down.

[@simonscott1000]

I've got to 61 years old. I'm happy to wear Birks with socks, and I'm going to get a pair of Bostons after my next pay day. Dont like Birks, that's your loss, matey. Kindly leave the bunker.

[@nym5qu17]

im more of a docs guy for an oddball style shoe. I heavily prefer more obscure leather hi tops

[@Hereforthemusic.]

All the white kids used to wear the brown version of these back in 2004 when I was in high school. I think they were called beavercreeks and you could get them at the discount shoe stores. They’d pair them with Hollister, American Eagle and Aeropostale

[@jpfea]

felt so overwhelmed with all the information

[@gbame5837]

is there any difference between Birkenstocks and other shoes similar to it?

[@johnyjohn9]

I would recommend a video called “Farting Amazon knockoffs vs real Birkenstock” from a channel called rose anvil for an in depth comparison between Birkenstock and others that do it similar. From what I remember Birkenstock sandals are better due to the quality of the materials, the leather is legit leather and the sole is full cork, cork adapts to the shape of your foot giving you a more comfortable solution. Basically it is really the case of paying for quality as the others that do it similar tend to use shortcuts to reduce price. As this might be true for the sandals, in other videos from rose anvil it is also seen that the same cannot be said to all shoe models from Birkenstock where some of the boots and shoes also cut corners and price them more for the brand name instead of quality. In this area some seem to be legit and others not, I recommend the channel again for a more in depth explanation

[@gbame5837]

@@johnyjohn9 thank you

[@Veroave3]

@@johnyjohn9I actually watch Rose Anvil. He is great if you are looking to purchase boots and sneakers.

[@Joe-xl4ub]

I believe you have the Habana color? Not Tobacco which is actually lighter

[@tannersalyer]

Just bought a lightly used pair off Depop for $80 I’m excited to try them out, thanks for your review!

[@skylerrose1326]

Hope they aren’t too used so they can mold to your foot shape. The best part about these though is that you can get them resoled and really extend the life of them!

[@slipperysnake3822]

I just got a brand new pair with the leather upper for $99 lol. Birks always go on sale you just have to know where to look

[@tannersalyer]

@@slipperysnake3822 congrats! Hope you enjoy them

[@lastsamurai9732]

@@slipperysnake3822 where did you get them at?

[@randallbrown8346]

Funny this reviewer suggested that it may be hard to buy/find a used pair, the reason I did a review search was because I noticed a LOT of practicality new used ones available on my local FB Marketplace. Maybe the break-in period is the cause, but it’s given my cause NOT to get them.

[@Mr0erick0]

New Balance and Bostons are all I wear. That meme where thirty year olds wearing vans having feet pain kicked in haha

[@DivineKing1x]

I’m 29 and I remember my 7th grade English teacher wearing these almost every day 😂

[@InterstateChuck]

🤣 we called these “potatoes” in highschool 05-09. i guess it’s time to go get some more!

[@JAJA92ify]

Ok but did they stain your white socks ? I can’t find anything on stopping your Birkenstocks staining your white socks, and no I don’t want to wear darker or any other color with them 😭

[@relaxxin]

The EVA birks are clutch.

[@user-lr1uh3vi8b]

Idk why so much hype but mine broke or the paste came off in just 6 months 😖

[@charlesdavis545]

I have the brown Suede Boston

[@jacoblowe387]

i found that with birks i need to size down a hole size personally

[@ryanrowe1975]

Great video

[@yungrinoo]

1:19 Seth casted a spell

[@georgek5506]

Have you heard about Plakton???

[@noicemcnoiceface4006]

I've wanted a pair of Birkenstocks for so long, but I never get to try a pair that feel like they actually fit

[@Shintikibob]

The sizing is very tricky. Be sure to check the guidelines of what the proper fit really is for you. There must be a few cm front and back so make sure you try them in store first before getting one

[@user-wj8pi5bj3k]

The Arizona model is the way to go

[@cchungy]

dior ones are fire!

[@onmommasyeee]

I wish they made the nice colors in hard sole

[@jonathanvermillion7263]

These shoes are awesome I have so many

[@Raven1816]

I liked my birks until i got my LL beans.... no comparison..... I had no idea about ll bean ( Also got the best hoody ever.... )

[@itsmebk6820]

Pretty sure those are not tobacco brown oiled leather.. those are the Habana

[@user-wj9si6wu8n]

I got a pair the other day after seeing that my girlfriends has lasted for 7 years and she uses them everyday. I love them so comfortable

[@PietApus]

Wich one are there like the leather ones or the other ones

[@aksshayesshetty]

Somehow I find the footbed on birkenstock uncomfortable

[@thao7652]

I just bought the soft bedded one 😢

[@boblob-law9401]

Birks were always always popular in Eugene/Portland Oregon. Never thought I'd even consider them because they remind me of all the older hippies that I grew up around. They're to what most would consider "fashion icons" lol. Now I want a pair, and I fell like it's coming full circle. It's almost like a birth right or some kind of weird Birkenstock prophecy. Any day now, my house is going to smell like sandalwood and I'm going to start wearing animal cruelty free fibers. Rocking burlap bags. Veganism is around the corner waiting for me. 🤣

[@RoyaleWitCheese04]

I got me a bright green pair. I see people everywhere talking shit about them but no one says anything to me lol

[@gaylecheung3087]

Definitely worth it! 🇨🇦🌎❤️

[@auraballoon]

Get the standard and avoid the soft bed. It lasts longer and you’ll get better value for it.

[@khailephd]

What’s the resell on these?

[@spidermace]

Did you do a video on the most comfortable slides?

[@Mister_Phafanapolis]

This sneaker head _obsession_ with “comfort” is disgusting. If men wore Goodyear welted shoes to fight a world war in, then you don’t need Boost Fresh Foam Zoom X Air underfoot to go grocery shopping. Grow up.

[@janstormborn9699]

Id buy this over crocs

[@meisterhunter9269]

I see so many people on campus wearing these in the snow and rain, they simply do not care about wet feet I guess

[@Mtematiks]

If you are caefull, you do not getting wet inside ;)

[@jamalsalads]

I have seen some real fans of these at finishline

[@mahinuchiha6339]

Love it

[@Celexapro]

Those again

[@killercobra107]

Omg it’s 2005-6 all over again

[@hiratiomasterson4009]

This is the big issue now with older tech shoes: it takes a while for them to break in, during which time it's not a comfortable experience at all. And why should people put up with that when there are a multitude of fantastic high tech sneakers that are perfectly pillowy out of the box?

[@ic3kwl2]

Where's my "What are thooose" emoji...

[@ricocherry3980]

Been around since 1774 and was brought to America in 1966.

[@inzolivion]

I hate these because I can’t stop wearing mine. None of my other shoes get any love anymore

[@gaylecheung3087]

Get a suede brush!

[@dedgar6161]

those "custom birks" ur co worker had was ugly asf😂