Hard vs Soft - Birkenstock Footbed

Mr. Bodell tells us the difference between Birkenstock's two styles of soles, Hard and Soft.

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[saint_snow]

If you are newer to Birkenstocks and you stumble across this video, the standard footbed is the way to go with pretty much anyone. The soft footbed was made to capitalize on people buying them for the fashion aspect. However the soft footbed is actually worse as the foam doesn't allow the shoe to break in and contour to your foot as easily. Yes the standard might be painful at first due to the stiff fit when you first wear them, just use them for a bit at a time until they become uncomfortable then take them off. You keep at this for the first week and it will be smooth sailing from there. The soft footbed is really only decent for those with low arches, if you have normal to high arches (hell even uncollapsed low arches) then absolutely stick with the standard.
As someone who first used a soft footbed ages ago when I first got a pair, the standard is much much better and lasts longer. Think of it like buying good boots or dress shoes, well made items don't use foam. They use cork and leathers and break in to the mold of your foot. Once they fit right they will not only be the most comfortable thing you own, but will over time readjust your foot so it is healthier.

[jonathanchacon]

For flat feet would you recommend soft bed or regular?? TY..

[matttherrien]

I just "broke" a pair of Iron Rangers. Which would you recommend for a "sturdy"(for lack of a better word) foot?

[dallinnevitt_]

Which one would help be the most comfortable for a flat foot, a soft or regular footbed?

[FruitschannelMagnumIlirikum]

*but how do i tell them apart from each other in the store?*

[oslecsantos]

I buy my shoes there, everytime I visits California. Best shoes Store ever !!!

[gandangpinay]

I purchased my first Birks Gizeh soft footbed and i must say i'm lovin it, cause i do get blisters easily and they said on regular footbed you need time to break in and you can get blisters with it. I hate it to happen on me so i decided to get sa SFB one and i wore it straight out of the box and viola! Super comfortable 😍

[pipeclub]

I just got some Birkenstock shoes, and feel like I am trying to balance on two round lumps. Is this what everyone is talking about will go away?

[ladylala]

I have Morton's toe(second toe is longer than the rest of my toes) but I love the look of the Arizona and Gizah sandal. Is there ANY way to sand the shoe down so that my toe doesn't rub or overhang the shoe?

[supermusclemaniac]

How about giving a recommendation on which you think is better and why ? That would be helpful

[joerosales]

Could you recommend Birkenstock to someone who has heel spurs?

[StardustLegacyFighter]

The huge advantage of the Zermatt and Andermatt slippers is the exchangeable foot bed, however I'm more concerned about the build quality of the materials that form the rest of the slippers.

[christinamartinez]

I bought the Haflinger slippers and after two months, my plantar fasciitis in my right heel does feel much better. I need your opinion. Do you think I should buy a new pair of Birkenstock blue standard insoles, since my original pairs are three years old already? I am not sure if my Birkenstock standard insoles are still giving me the support and comfort they did before. I've read that Birkenstock insoles last ten years and more. Also, what slip resistant women's work shoes do you recommend for my plantar fasciitis?

[doginist]

I owned two, mayari regular and florida soft bed. Regular was very stiff in the beginning and the softbed very comfortable as soon as I started wearing it.

[loriconway]

thank you but a close up shot of each would have been helpful.

[pt]

They're both nice! I don't feel much difference tbh.

[puffeiffer]

Seems too thin to make a significant difference. Can anyone who owns the soft bed version confirm or deny?

[rnzki]

Is it ok to get wet in the rain in Birkenstock?

[robertleslie]

I've been wearing Birkenstock leather and cork sandals for over 40 years. Don't know how many pairs I've had but they were all the same style like the arizona. Never knew they needed to be broken in. Jesus wore them too back in the day. That's why they're also called " Lord Boards." On another note, if you feel the need to break in sandals, don't even think about buying quality leather boots.They'll probably kill you.

[christofferpablo]

Great vid! Which of the 2 can you recommend for someone with severe case of bunions?