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[motojobobo]

@Fades-for-future what leather color/type is that on your Birks? That is probably what I’d try to get whenever I get around to it. I also notice you use them on the narrowest option, which I would likely also need as I’m a Brannock C/D width with bony feet. Need to gather all the info I can because I’ll need to order them unseen/untried.
They look good with the 777!

[cityofdelusion]

@motojobobo 99.9% sure that it's the color Taupe in Suede leather with a soft footbed.

Below are some information/suggestions based on my personal experience:

1. Soft footbed may be more comfortable in the short term, but regular footbed is possibly better (i.e., healthier and more comfortable) in the long term as it will mold much better to your feet. This is due to the soft footbed having a soft material added to the footbed which will prevent the footbed from molding as well as the regular footbed to your feet. There's a lot of resources on the internet that cover the pros and cons of the two types of footbeds. Note, however, that this particular color/model is - as far as I know - not available with the "regular" footbed. If you want them with the regular footbed, check out the "Faded Khaki" version - same leather, but with sage/army green outsole and buckles.

2. I went up a size on the Bostons compared to my Arizonas and the same size as my Birkenstock sneakers (model: "Bend Low"). This way, they can be worn with or without socks.

3. I also use the narrowest setting of the buckles. But if you need them to be tighter, you could theoretically always punch an extra hole or two.

[Fades for future]

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[Fades for future]

@motojobobo , @cityofdelusion is totaly on the right way. 285 taupe suede leather soft footbet my size is 44, in Red Wings i wear 43 EU size.

[Oaktavia]

@SKT frig yeah man Bostons are where it's at. I haven't worn anything else since my pair arrived a few weeks ago. Cozy af.

[SKT]

@Oaktavia dude they really are cozy. Be even better this fall/winter.

[Oaktavia]

@SKT said in BIRKENSTOCK-Last for decades, hidden… but shown here on IH.:

@Oaktavia dude they really are cozy. Be even better this fall/winter.

For sure...I have a few Decka socks waiting for the temps to drop.

[motojobobo]

@cityofdelusion @Fades-for-future your comments will be greatly useful when I move on buying a pair, thank you! I’ll most likely go with the regular footbed.

[A Former User]

Alright.. maybe i’ll hop on this train as well.. what are your favo colors on the boston?

[Oaktavia]

@Heavy_blue Habana is my favorite Boston color. Any of the oiled leather I would recommend though.

[SKT]

@Heavy_blue If I may offer an alternative to Oak’s preference, I’ve been enjoying my suede taupe Bostons. The taupe only comes in the soft footbed however. Can’t go wrong either way. I’ll probably pick up some oiled habana Arizonas down the road.

[jerkules]

Got my wife some Bostons in the Oiled Tobacco colour and I really like them. I’m usually a suede/rough out guy, but if I were getting a pair for myself I’d defo be looking at the Oiled Havana like @Oaktavia ’s

[Mr Eddy]

Boston Birks are a deffo office/shop day standard
Sprinkle sparingly some 25/14/21oz selvedge and random off cuts for seasoning..

[SKT]

@Mr-Eddy I like this color and would have gone with them if my local shop had them in stock. Nice!

[Oaktavia]

@Mr-Eddy peace peace

[Mr Eddy]

@SKT yeah for sure, the colour is perfect and ages nicely. Got my eye on the olive green version next methinks..

[AdamJ]

Al and Steve have both been wearing Boston's a while. I got mine shortly before NYC and put them to the test there. Very comfy and nice not having to wear socks/sneaks in the heat. Currently contemplating what colour/material to get next!

[Fades for future]

@Mr-Eddy that selvedge upgrade on your birks is spot on

[Oaktavia]

@AdamJ I dig those black suede ones. I would recommend trying an oiled leather type next. That's what my first pair are made with and I think it would be cool to have one of each suede and oiled.. I might be after that black suede next.

[Brandrea]

Has anyone tried these shearling ones? Sorry if I may have missed an earlier post …