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Heidi Scrimgeour

Are Birkenstocks worth it? I’ve been wearing them for 30 years, but here's what hardly anyone knows about them

A collage of four images of writer Heidi Scrimgeour wearing different kinds of Birkenstocks.

Are Birkenstocks worth it? If I had to wear just one pair of shoes for the rest of my life, it would be a pair of Birkenstocks. Specifically, a well-worn pair of Birkenstock Boston clogs in felt - not leather (takes ages to soften) or suede (marks easily and hates rain). I'd wear them with a different pair of cashmere socks for every day of the week. Does that answer your question?

To be honest, the question baffles me. It’s like asking whether white trainers are worth it, or if spending money on the most comfortable bras is somehow a waste. It's almost a trend in itself, questioning the current Birkenstocks hype.

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