I have been wearing Birkenstock shoes for more than thirty years.  They are great for all day work shoes and for hard surfaces.  So . . . for Birkenstock shoes in general five out of five stars.
I am reviewing here the clog in blue suede (the color is called denim blue).  I ordered the firm foot bed shoe and received the padded foot bed version.  Apparently as of 5-30-12 the blue suede clog is only available in the padded version.
Comparing side by side an older firm bed clog in the light colored tan suede and the brand new blue suede with the padded bed , both in the mens 41 M size, the padded one is noticeably wider visually.  When it comes to beauty a wider Beirkenstock is not necessarily the direction I would go. Wearing it there is more toe room in the wider.  They seem to be the same length fit wise.  With no socks on I was able to still wear both without the padded pair falling off but I had to tighten the strap two holes tighter and I can see my self punching another hole if the padding breaks down in the years to come.
I think this roomier shoe will work out well for me but I can see the wider size causing problems for some people.  I suppose Birkenstock had to consolidate their line of versions with the economic down turn and the imitation knock off wannabe companies taking some of their business.  I personally wish they would just stick to the unpadded shoes and let the other style shoes go with all the unnecessary soft padding.