just wait . I have to admit that I know I be not get official , leather , expensive birkenstock , but I have expect better than what I get . the taupe Tahiti have a nice , soft bed , comfy on the foot ... but I could not get past the cheesy appearance . not only do they not resemble leather in any way -lrb- think cheap plastic purse material -rrb- but the suede bed be `` ragged '' for lack of a better term . the edge look as if they be tear instead of cut precisely , with cheapest grade suede , and the cork bed look like a cheap knockoff as well . have I pay a small amount for a `` light '' version of Birkenstocks I would not have be surprise , but for the price these just do not look up to par . I do not consider myself super picky , either . but , have I keep these and wear they I would not have be surprise if someone think I get they in the Wal-Mart shoe department for $ 15.99 . lesson learn . I will save my penny for a leather pair of the best .