Shoe Filter: Can these Birkenstocks be saved? [more inside]
posted by koucha on Jul 13, 2012 - 9 answers

What's the average expected lifespan of a shoe, given daily wear? [more inside]
posted by rabbitrabbit on Feb 19, 2011 - 24 answers

My new Birkenstocks feel weird. Basically, I feel pressure on my left heel at about the 10 o' clock position, and on the right heel I feel pressure at the 2 o' clock position, like my heels aren't fitting the cups properly. [more inside]
posted by craniac on Jun 2, 2010 - 7 answers

I have many pairs of Birkenstocks, about 25 or so, and I can no longer wear some of my favourites due to their funky odour. I've tried using the Birkenstock brand footbed cleaner, and other mild detergents, but haven't had great success getting the funk out. Looking for suggestions for how to clean old smelly pairs, and also how to prevent the funk from settling into new pairs. Natural solutions preferred, please.
posted by laura_carter on May 24, 2010 - 15 answers