Birkenstock by Heidi Klum {Luxist}

Sep 4th 2006 2:47PM I have worn Birkenstock Shoes at least 10 years. I was told by my Orthopeadic Dr. that they would help my posture after 2 back operations. I was 30 at the time and I had seen them in a catalouge. It was not until I put them on did I make a 360o change. They are NOT ugly. Some are , as in any company. My 1st pair were a sandal called Arizona. The price of their regular shoes are about $100.00-$125.00. Klum's and other celebraties are much more because they are "designer" shoes. That 1st pair were just "repaired" a week ago. I got a totally new pair of sandals because they kept the tops and gave me a new sole. A new pair for about $60.00. If you go to Walmart and buy a pair of uncomfortable sandals and have to keep throwing them out and replacing them continually, isn't it smarter to buy a pair of orthopedically sound Birkenstocks(that you don't have to break in........they fit to your foot as soon as you wear them) and have them 10 years? I think that you deserve to buy the best possible shoes after all the surgeries I have had, then to buy cheap garbage. Every person I have told about Birkenstocks, have thanked me . My husband says I should become an employee or PR person for them since I have sold so many. If you are on your feet alot they have a large number of styles that you will like. Beleive me, after you have worn them a week, you will always want to buy them. I just wish I could afford Heidi Klums design. Instead , I will continue wearing what I can afford and bless Birkenstock for giving me shoes that I can wear that are actually good for my feet.