when I find these birkus 's I find what I want . I have be wear birkus 's for many year . I also wear Birkenstock 's . never will I be without this brand . the best ever ! I also wear Dansko and Sketcher these be also good feeling shoe and work great for I . I work on my foot for 25 year and be thru many shoe , custom orthic insert do not even compare to these shoe . Birkenstock make a birkenstock shoe insert , these be better than any custom make insert by any doctor , I have 3 pair . I have shot , medicine , wrap , physical therapy and ice treatment , this brand and the other I mention along with over the counter Advil be the way to go . I also use a foot massager\/vibrating machine , help alot . I have 2 foot surgery and I know how to make my foot happy . love the Birki 's !