Why are Birkenstocks SO Popular? 

THE COUPLE THAT BIRKS TOGETHER, STAY TOGETHER. LMFAO I CANTTT 😂😂

The level of 'DAD' in this is astonishing.

when i first saw these sandals i didn’t know what they were called but i really wanted a pair so i googled “lesbian sandals” AND IT WORKED and then i bought them lol

wow, mike's old timey basic sole repair shop is so sick. the man just seem like a nice, chill, honest, hard working man.

Birkenstocks owner: "Imagine a week of blisters" Dr. Martens owner: "That would be heaven"

50 year old german dad Starterpack: - 10 year old Birkenstocks - White socks

My mom’s had hers for 26 years, only gotten the sole replaced once, and they still work beautifully!

oh man, the quality of this video is out of this world! I don't even care about birks and I was fully engaged!

I had flat feet from too many miles on concrete with boots. I got the standard sole Birkenstock Sandals. They killed my feet, they hurt, I beat them with a hammer. For two months they killed my feet, but I wore them. One day they didn't hurt. in fact my feet grew to love them. Now because of Birkenstock Sandals I can walk all day on cement with no fatigue. My feet even feel better in my work boots, I am no longer a flat foot. Now you can have my Birkenstocks when you pry them off my cold dead feet.

I like to call them Jerusalem BC 3000's

you look like ken from the bee movie

Your cobbler is a gem. He must be protected at all costs.

They're made to last! My pair was my friend's Dad's that he wore during his time in college during the mid 90's! After a few repairs, they're still going strong and have many stories behind them :)

Bought my first pair in 1985, AND I STILL HAVE AND WEAR THEM daily (except in the rain)! They are navy suede Arizonas, and I had the cork replaced once. When someone says "They're too expensive" I explain that $99/33 years means $3/year for footwear. Best for every situation and best for my feet. Take THAT Manolo! I have SO many stories about my Birks!

I worked with a Resident who wore the same birk clogs everyday through 4 years of medical school and his 3 year residency. After his graduation he literally mounted them on a shelf 🙌🏽 Birkenstock becomes a part of who you are 💞

The shoe repair guy is so holy

I wear Berks because my Asian designer friends wear them, they make them look cool but I’m white so I just look like a dad 😂

Who woulda thought the shoes that Jesus wore more than 2000 years ago that they would be a good design.

This single handedly convinced me to get birkenstocks this weekend

Is this video sponsored by Birkenstocks? If not it should be, I literally went to their website and almost bought a pair.

I just realized I've had mine since 1998, when the trend was to wear them with socks. Haven't worn them in a good decade but this video has inspired me to dust them off and get them repaired.

I’m actually a cobbler, so I fix shoes for a living. You have no idea how many birks we see a week. It’s nuts! We resole and recork or recondition

Wtf? How did this video become my most viewed video... Please check out my other videos before judging me as the birkenstocks guy lol

Been wearing Birkenstocks since the late 90's...they may not be the best looking, but they are one of the healthiest foot wear on the market...there, really are only a hand-full out there!

This video made me go from hating these sandals to wanting a pair immediately.

damn how awkward must it have been to go around filming girls feet lmao

I come from the future and it blew my mind seeing two people shaking hands. 2020 took its toll

didn't see the date or the amount of views/subscribers you had before watching scrolled down expecting to see that you had at least a million subs read out "6.4k" and my jaw dropped you deserve so many more, brother. i subscribed right away. keep doing what you're doing :)

Well, I just watched an 8 minutes video about Birkenstocks. To be honest I never had those and probably would not buy them but the video was so interesting and you are one of the most sympathetic people I have seen in a long time. I hope you are doing fine, greetings from Germany, aka the Birkenstock country I guess

My birks are literally my favorite shoes ever! I, too, have very flat feet, and find they help me so much with arch support. I bought 2 pairs in Germany 6 years ago, and they STILL look brand new!

saw ur video in recommended, I think you’re the next Bill Nye, you’ll have a show on TV talking ab culture science and the world and how it works together one day

Proud German over here! I love my birkies!! I love the growing variety thanks to them being so popular. My parents have worn them for for ever and I just got my first pair last year and during warm months, I dont reach for any different shoes. I adore them and so do all of my friends! I hardly know anyone who doesnt own a pair but I mean....they are so comfortable!!! I went sightseeing with them in London and my feet didnt hurt a single bit!! love the brand.

Belive it or not my uncle has a pair which is older than me. I'm 23 btw

Now this video made me wanna buy one. I was hesitant to buy em coz they are not cheap.

Stepping on Birkenstocks insole edges is like stepping on a lego...that thing hurts

When he said 7 years I was like ok imma buy some Edit: I got some!

I accidentally stepped on the edge of a Birkenstock once and it was definitely one of the worst pains I’ve ever felt

wow first time here, 3 mins in and i gotta say nice transition and editing..

I’ve had my Birkenstocks for almost 4 years and theyre still in perfect condition❤️

This video made me want to cop a Birkenstock sandal

When you don’t have one but want one , this is awkward.

I didn't know you can repair them, I exchange them every 2 years. Now I know.

Birkenstocks are german and to me as a german Birkenstocks are not shoes. I think it looks ridiculous to were them on the streets ^^. Don't get me wrong, I love them and have had and worn them all my life. But here we use them inside the house or kids inside of school. They change their shoes when entering the school building. We call them "house shoes" because we specifically were them inside. outside we were actual street shoes or sandals with a heel strap that don't come off. so it is funny to see how people from different cultures use the same products in completely different ways.

you can take your birkenstocks to a birkenstock store and they'll replace the sole for super cheap!!

Yes, this vid is two years old, but thought I'd leave my two cents anyway. I'm 39 and in my 7th month of pregnancy. So far this summer my birks are the only sandals (and I own many) that prevent my feet and ankles from swelling. To me, this really demonstrates how they are made to correctly carry the human body.

the quality of this video is out of this world! I don't even understand how you only have 3.9k subs

I never understood these but a lot of chicks dig them . They look like generic version of the middle eastern dad sandals😂

I always thought that these shoes were over rated and ugly but I have a hard time finding comfortable shoes and after seeing all the different styles you have FULLY convinced me that i need a pair of these as soon as possible.

I was about to comment "too bad they are made out of leather". But I went on their website and THEY DO HAVE VEGAN ALTERNATIVES. So if you don't wear leather this are still a good option for you. Thank you Levi for this video. I recently have been looking in to minimalism and zero waste and I just find the idea of buying a pair of comfortable shoes that will last you for many years very appealing.

Wasn't really interested in the product but still watched the whole thing. Your edits are simple, creative and nice.

I am 68 years old and have worn Birks for 30 something years. I still remember my first pair! I only wear Birkenstocks. I like the sandals because I can't stand my toes to be covered up(I do wear socks in the winter of course. Awesome video awesome shoes just awesome all around!!!💖💖💖

My dad has had a pair for 24 years, still wears them too this day, sometime last year the different materials started delaminating. Naturally he squirted some wood glue in there and clamped it down and they keep on chugging!

Birkenstocks are Bedroomslippers (in the south west of Germany). Swabian People wear them in the house and you guys wear them outside. It is soooo hilarious

I just by my first Birkenstock yesterday, I am so happy! Today I used it for the first time, I love them already. Love your aproach in this video. Passionate man :)

I had my pair for almost a year and they were easily my favorite shoes. Super passionate about them. Then, my golden doodle puppy chewed through the strap of the left one in 5 seconds. I legit almost cried - and then immediately ordered new ones. Still haven’t thrown away the broken ones tho because I’m too attached

As a girl: I love Birkenstocks because along with footbed comfort, the width is customizable. In brands that sell "wides", they're like buying big bras in popular brands: they're all the ugliest colors and styles. It sucks. They're also stocked less or something, because they're always out of stock.. Birkenstocks can be personally customized, so they're convenient. Women's shoes are notoriously tiny/thin and cause bunions, only to make it so that we need even wider shoes or else suffer from major toe pain. Birkenstocks aren't good looking IMO but they're ok looking and they actually fit human feet as opposed to Barbie feet 😅

I worked at a cobbler shop until the pandemic, and we got a fair bit of birkenstocks. They aren't the *most* easily repairable shoe, but they're definitely better than most shoes. They have a sweet spot as a comfortable and casual repairable shoe, but I think there really needs to be more shoes in that category!

This channel is going to blow up soon

"...more recently they've become insanely popular." No. False. Birkenstocks have been popular for decades. All the cool kids had them in high school ('91-'95). I wore $15 Tevas. Purchased my first pair of Birks 2 weeks ago. No more Tevas

Birkenstocks are quite expensive tbh but it is worth wearing for

I must say: a look at your flat feet and watching an emotional video about sandals made my day. But overall message to preserve and repair things because (if they spark joy, that is) is right up my street. May the 4th be with you

Lol... I LOVE my Birks! I began wearing them when they were popular in the 1990s. Mine last me about 8 years per pair. I've owned 5 pairs over 25 years, 3 of which I'm still wearing now! Please do another video on Birk care & maintenance. ✌❤👞

The croc flash was hilarious😂

My uncle is a cobbler In Mexico 🇲🇽 we call them zapateros

I got my first pair in Germany almost 30 years ago. That pair got me through college in the Adirondacks and beyond, they finally gave up the ghost in the early 2000’s.... Today, I bought a brand new pair. So looking forward to where the take me.

I first saw them when I saw came across a pic of celeb wearing them, and I personally want a pair myself. After that I couldn’t help but notice that these shoes are literally everywhere now. Can’t wait to get a hold of some

only 3.4 k ?! this is quality content RU-vid needs. keep it up!

Anyone else see the flashing green crocs in 2:30 ?

“Repair is a radical act” -Patagonia

They used to be the “lesbian sandal” a few decades ago and now they’re just popular with everyone

worn for 35 years and got me out of my wheelchair at 16 - a few hours a day ~ no other shoes can my crushed spine accept. and they resole them. i have owned over a dozen pair ~

I will say I have been having a lot of foot pain in any shoes that I own especially at work. I was a big croc person. So I started off with the Bostons and my feet felt so much better instantly and they are so good on your feet I was able to wear them the whole time walking around in Vegas .I know have the Boston’s slip resistant ones for work and those are a game changer.

A few weeks into college, my birks (four years old and got me through high school) wore a hole into them where there had been a crack in the side near the strap. I CRIED I was so upset they had to be fixed. I decided to get a new pair to try out a new style but I kept them just to remember what they got me through. Feels silly but I cried over my shoes.

This guy's what happens when your mom tells you you're funny

I bought my first pair on Birkenstocks this summer because I saw this video! I wore them exclusively to break them in quickly. I got welts on the tops of my feet where my ankle transitions into my foot, where the straps rest. But I didn’t care. I knew they would be worth it. And they were. I broke them in and wore them all summer. I love them. Whenever I wore other shoes, I hated how they felt cuz they didn’t feel as comfortable as my new Birkenstocks! Even my Allbirds didn’t feel as comfortable as my Birkenstocks! It’s cooling down here in Los Angeles, so I’m going to clean them thoroughly, repair the heel and store them for the winter, then break out my cold weather shoes. My Birkenstocks will hibernate, but they will be something to look forward to for the springtime. You’ve taught me to be mindful of my belongings, especially those belongings that protect and serve me well.

Please post more videos about durable and environment friendly brands !!!

umm ive never cared about birkenstocks always thought they were ugly but now i kinda want a pair lol. But on the real great video and you do you man i think it might work out

I finally bit the bullet and bought a pair at the end of summer and so far I'm impressed. They're so freaking comfy. I didn't have any issues breaking them in. Definitely worth the money.

You remind me of bill nye but if he reviewed and explained products. I love it!!

this is really high quality! keep up the good work...im so happy I found this channel

My brother and I have Birks and we bring them whenever we go on vacation because we can literally wear them everywhere. To the beach, to the mountains, to the city, and they don't rough up easily. Expensive, but a bang for your. buck.

They’re the only shoes that my grandma ever wears and I absolutely love them

I don't think I've met a Quaker yet who doesn't own a pair. Or a Prius.

“Why am I getting emotional talking about sandals?” I LOL’d! 🤣🤣🤣

My husband makes fun of me when I wear them and calls them my Jesus Sandals! I love my Jesus sandals! 😂😂

Video made me straight up buy birks, completely worth it

They’re like that old T-shirt you can’t throw away because it’s the most comfortable thing that you put on your body

Weren't Birkenstocks sandals extremely popular back in 1994?

Let's not forget Dwight Shrute was rocking those before they were popular

I bought a pair of Birkenstock Arizona’s from Nordstrom back in 2021…wore them daily for two straight years. Those shoes TORE my feet up! I wore them straight until this year, 2023… I’m now wearing a pair of strappy Crocs sandals and my feet couldn’t be any happier.

Whenever I wear my birks, my mom always yells “Why do you always wear your Jesus sandals!!” 😂. I showed her this video and now she actually wants some now 👏🏻👏🏻

Same reason why I buy heavyweight denim. Last long. Design and construction is phenomenal. And every fine detail in the rips, the fades and the possible patches, is a story, and event, and experience that I went through with my jeans. Heavyweight denim is the shit. Expensive. But worth it.

I don’t particularly like the look of them but my everyday sandals have taken a beating (they weren’t meant for even a quarter of the things I put them through) and I’m planning of fixing the sole myself and keeping them for more casual things, but that leaves me needing an everyday sandal that can handle being though stuff and can easily be repaired (my current ones can’t be taken anywhere so imma have to DIY it). Burkenstocks keep popping up as the best sandal for what I need and this video just does more to convince me to get a pair! Great video and thanks for the information and the push to get my own!

Charming vid! So glad I stumbled upon this channel!

That mustard couch!! 😍😍😍

I purchased my first pair of Bikenstock Arizonas after my beloved non-Birk sandals were discontinued. I now own 5 pairs and wear them 99% of the year. I purchased cork sealer on Amazon last year and it made my 4 year old Birks look new. They are popular but more than that they have changed the way I look at my feet. They are ridiculously comfortable.

Levi your Cobbler didn't mention how important it is to protect the cork with the cork seal. Cork dries out and crumbles if not protected with the sealant. Trust me l know l own a cobbler shop 🙂

Birkenstocks where there when no one else was.....they stood by me when everyone else turned their backs on me.....And for that reason, when I die,.....I will leave everything to them!...

I'm middle aged and love all types of shoes (especially closed in ones) but now have to wear wider shoes to save toe shape - Birkenstocks are saving my feet.

my feet are really goddamn flat too. SERIOUSLY MOM. but i have birkenstock’s 😂