Birkenstock Brown Suede Two-Strap Slides with a Shearling-Lined Footbed

Pros

• · Suede upper with a shearling lining and insole, on a cork midsole with an EVA outsole
• · Buyers and reviewers of Birkenstock cork-plus-EVA footwear praise the construction for support and shock absorption
• · Dual metal buckles on the two-strap upper allow the fit to be adjusted at the instep
• · Listed in EU sizes 35 through 45

Cons

• · Shearling lining consumes interior volume, so the footbed feels tight and snug when new
• · Some buyers of shearling-lined Birkenstock models report the fit runs short, with toes reaching the edge in their usual size

Fit notes

Shearling-lined Birkenstock footbeds are reported to feel tight when new, and reviewers commonly advise sizing up if you are between sizes; some buyers say the shearling models run short. Birkenstock EU sizing generally runs large against US sizing, so convert and confirm against a footbed measurement rather than your usual US number.

Buy if

You want a fuzzy-lined two-strap slide for casual wear, you know your Birkenstock EU size or can measure a footbed, and you can exchange a size if the fleece volume makes the fit snug.

Skip if

You need a roomy fit straight out of the box, you buy by US size without converting, or you cannot exchange the pair if the shearling lining takes up more volume than expected.