I'm sparing you the up-close chipped polish shot in exchange for the long torso/little feet shot. No one was home to photograph my new Birkenstock Madrid sandals, so this is the best I could do.
I'm wild about my new comfortable shoes. I started wearing Birkenstocks 12 years ago when I was first diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, but in no way were they as cute as these! I've reached for my Madrids more than any other shoe in the closet lately. I just slip them on and go, even if the high was only 47 yesterday. I refuse to wait any longer for spring. And wow, are these kind to my barking dogs! The footbed molds perfectly to my foot with excellent arch support and deep heel cup. Read more about the foot health benefits of Birkenstock here.
The strap doesn't rub at all and is the most lovely shade of green: some may call it lime but Birkenstock prefers "peridot." The Madrid is quite reasonably priced at $49.95 and comes in 7 shades of patent Birko-Flor™(free ground shipping from BirkenstockUsa.com). Can't find your size? Try GroundedSoles.com
A word on sizing: most styles come in narrow and regular. Even though I have a medium width foot, I must wear a narrow in Birkenstock--the regular size swims on me. So if you have a wide foot, go with the regular. Also, the 40 fits best on my 9.5-10 size foot even though the drop-down menu says a 40 fits a 9-9.5.
