Do Birkenstocks hurt at first?

They might feel a bit stiff. As soon as you start wearing them a bit they will start to soften and shape to your foot. A perfect fit. Once you feel comfortable with them around the house then go ahead and start wearing them outside. Make sure to get used to them slowly though.

How long does it take for Birkenstock to break in?

The break-in process for Birkenstocks can take 2-3 weeks. That’s why you need to commit to this process because it is time consuming. Your hard work and patience will be rewarded because your shoes will conform to your feet. Your shoes will feel like they have been custom made for you.

Do Birkenstocks need to be broken into?

Birkenstocks are a great choice for keeping your feet comfortable when you want to wear sandals, but do require a period of breaking in before you can really get the full comfort potential out of them.

Why are Birkenstocks uncomfortable at first?

By wearing the shoes, your feet are molding and shaping the footbed.” This is what the famed Birkenstock breaking-in process is all about: the wait for the shoes to mold to your feet, and, presumably, vice versa. ”But when you’re finished with this process, you’ll find these shoes fit your feet perfectly.”