This is my first Birkenstock. I'm not a Birk kind of girl at all, used to wear heels all the time and never wore sneakers or any type of "comfy" shoes before lol. Until I moved to tx with my hubby. My in-laws love Birks and not that I was influenced, I just needed something to wear in the backyard when it's colder out. I kind of wish there was more toe space, however man the arch support is awesome, totally massages my feet and I hear it contours to my feet so I trust that but I def think it is made for those with shorter toes. I think it's 1/2 size too big too. Other than that its wonderful but I'm back to searching for backyard shoes....