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A Love Letter To My Birkenstocks

Why my Birkenstock sandals are the best pair of shoes I have ever worn.

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A Love Letter To My Birkenstocks
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To my dear, comfortable, worn-out pair of Birks,

Thank you for being one of the most comfortable pairs of shoes I have ever worn. The molding on the foot insert perfectly conforms to my foot and makes me feel as though I am walking on a cloud. The soft straps hold my feet so delicately in place and prevent me from slipping and falling. You are, in more ways than one, my life-saver.

Thank you for coming in neutral colors. You make matching clothes and shoes so much easier when I can throw a simple pair of Birkenstocks into a colorful outfit. Thank you for pairing just as perfectly with a pair of Nike shorts and a t-shirt as a colorful sun dress. Thank you for being my go-to shoe during the hot summer to wear by the pool or to an amusement park, and my go-to pair during the winter to wear with a pair of socks for a comfort-forward look.Thank you for being the perfect shoe for a comfortable outfit for shopping or lounging as well as a nice outfit for a night out on the town.

My lovely Birkenstocks, thank you for being so long-lasting. I wear you everywhere, and I need you to pull through day-to-day shoe troubles. I need you to pull through walking in mud or on a dusty road. I need you to pull through walking through rain puddles. I need you to pull through me spilling sauce or food on your delicate surface. I need you to pull through the wear and tear of walking for miles. And you always have pulled through and been there for me, Birks, better than almost any shoe I have ever owned. I know I can rely on you through every situation.

Thank you for being one of the most versatile, yet adorable, pairs of shoes ever. Not only do I wear you with everything because you match with everything I own, but I also wear you with anything because of you fashion appeal. Some people may call you ugly or weird-fitting clogs or "Jesus sandals," but you, Birks, are the best and most perfect to me. And to be perfectly honest, even if I did think you were ugly, I would still wear you anyway because of the way you fit my feet and match everything.

Thank you for being the most reliable pair of shoes, and a friend. We have been through so many miles together and I am so honored to have such a versatile, fashionable, and fitting friend by my side who will never give up. I know that even in the most tough situations, you will pull through and support my feet through thick mud, sinking puddles, and miles of trekking.

As I write this letter, I know that the inevitable is coming and you will soon wear out completely. Thank you for the wild rides that we have gone on together and for never leaving my side. I will be sad to replace you, but know that the memories we have made together will stay with me through my next pair of Birkenstocks.

Love,

A Faithful Birkenstock Owner

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