I wore Birks for about twelve years, going through three pairs. I'd eventually wear a hole in one or both soles, and repairing the sole would always cost more than a new pair of Birks.
I've since switched to a pair of Rainbow sandals, like them better in terms of comfort, and have zero sole wear. You can look at pics of people with 15+ y/o pairs of Rainbows with intact soles.
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Reply to Birkenstocks: Worth the maintenance? by hsmit6
I wore Birks for about twelve years, going through three pairs. I'd eventually wear a hole in one or both soles, and repairing the sole would always cost more than a new pair of Birks.
I've since switched to a pair of Rainbow sandals, like them better in terms of comfort, and have zero sole wear. You can look at pics of people with 15+ y/o pairs of Rainbows with intact soles.