I love this style Birks so much, I have it in four colors.  I'm a wide flatfooted size 10 gal, and I love to wear this Birk because they are so very comfortable.  I have never had any problems with the toe piece or keeping these shoes on. Shoes usually run too small or narrow for my foot, but the 41Regular fits perfect on my 10M-W foot.

When I saw the new stylish colors in my favorite style, I knew I had to have them.  I have this in Crushed Berry Patent, which is true to what's pictured & the Twilight Blue Patent, which is a bit brighter than what's pictured IMO.  The Crushed Berry Patent is my favorite, b/c they are very demure and go with a ton of outfits.  The Blue Patent color is fun, but tend to standout a little too much for my taste.

I also have this shoe in bronze, from a previous season, which are my go to shoes on most days.  I'm not ashamed to say that I love this shoe and wouldn't hesitate to purchase more in the future when new colors become available.

One item in this style that did not live up to my standards, is the chain/metal embellished ones.  They make noise when you walk and they are not able to be tightened much, due to the embellishment.  Suffice it to say, I never wear these b/c they can't be tightened to fit and because you can hear me coming, which isn't a plus in my book.