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Birkenstock Tatami Nebraska Backstrap Sandal - Blowout!
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Product Description
TATAMi...the better sandals. One of our newest styles! The Birkenstock Tatami Nebraska Backstrap Sandals offer all the highlights that only Birkenstock can offer.This style has handstitched soles for a more distinguished look. They also include an exchangeable footbed that you can replace if it gets worn. Offered in a variety of colors. Extremely comfortable, and great for casual or dress.
- Product Specifications:
- Color:Mocha
- Upper:Nubuk LeatherBirkenstock Cork Footbed
- Widths:Available in two widths: a Birkenstock Narrow (EQUATES TO A U.S. MEDIUM WIDTH) and Birkenstock Regular (EQUATES TO A U.S. Wide Width)
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #21951 in Shoes
- Color: Mocha
- Brand: Licensed Birkenstock
- Fabric type: Nubuk
Customer Reviews
You say, "Birkenstock," I say "Tatami"
I have feet that are very difficult to fit; and, because of lower back pain, I need footware that will alleviate the pain, not exacerbate it. I have a tough enough time finding shoes that fit; good, supportive sandals are nearly impossible. But these Tatami Nebraska sandals (by Birkenstock) fit the bill -- I mean feet. I particularly like the backstrap (without it, sandals just don't seem to stay on my feet (and I hate that annoying "flip-flop" sound, anyway). I wear these mostly indoors, so I like the trademark Birkenstock tread on the soles. It's quite smooth with subtle grooves, so it's not detrimental to carpets (unlike the agressive waffle and knobby paterns of most running/athletic shoes). These sandals are very similar to the Birkenstock Milano model, which I have owned in the past. However, these are far more comfortable (more ergonomic); they appear to be better constructed (more durable); and, tah-dah, they're about half the price! So, you can say "Birkenstock," but I'll say, "Tatami" -- Nebraska, that is.
great shoes
These sandals are great after they get broken in. Give yourself a little time before you decide that you don't like them.
Hmm.... Well....
These sandals look nice in a clunky sort of way. (I guess that comes with being Unisex.) At first, they seemed very stiff and felt like boxes on my feet. I was going to return them, but re-read the customer reviews and took to heart the one that said to give them a few days. The leather does soften with wear. They are now comfortable enough and fit very securely. I normally wear a medium (B) width and got the narrow width instead because Birkenstocks supposedly run wider than U.S. mediums. The narrows seem amply wide. Here is a problem I experienced: The removable insole wraps up the sides of your foot about 3/16 inch. The sole wraps up around the sides and very slightly (maybe 1/8 inch) over the top edge of the insole, to hold it in place. That edge of the sole was pressing on the outside of my foot at the base joint of my little toe and tended to cause some discomfort after a while. Adding another pair of insoles under the existing ones fixed the problem. The only downside now is having to fasten and unfasten at least the middle buckle to put them on and off.
