I really wanted these to be the real deal.  The one's I received were not.  I have owned Birkenstocks for over 20 years and have even bought them at the Birkenstock factory in Germany.  Maybe some of the shoes being sold here are the real deal but mine were not.  The logo on the side wasn't straight and the leather mark on the insole didn't have the correct markings. I do think the box was real though.  I even have some of the Birkenstock regular shoes that I bought in Germany 15 years ago.  These shoes would not be able to hold up that long.  The shoes are cute though and if you don't mind that they don't appear to be the real deal then go for it.  These are $30 cheaper than anywhere else.