These are my first pair of Birkenstock, and they are beautiful.  At first, they looked and felt really wide as if made for men.  But I'm getting used to them.  They are comfortable right out of the box, and the quality is superior.  The leather pieces are bit stiff and gives me slight discomfort, but I'm sure they'll soften with wear.  I'll buy Birkenstock again if I see a pair that I like.