Birkenstock Boston Review and Giveaway (Closed)

Boston

For years and years I have heard of people using the name “Birkenstock“. When I was younger I thought that it was a follow-up concert to Woodstock. Little did I know, years later, I would be have the chance to really find out what Birkenstocks are and figure out why I had never worn them before. I was contacted by Birkenstock to have the opportunity to “walk a mile in their shoes this fall”. See, every step a man takes puts 500 pounds of pressure on his feet – that’s why all of their shoes mold over time to the wearer’s foot, offering individualized support.

I was sent the Boston Soft Footbed Clog in Mocha Suede. When I first got the pair of shoes, I admittedly was apprehensive about wearing a pair of clogs. Most guys when they hear the word clogs, shudder and think that only hippies parading around smelling like patchouli and eating turkey legs wear them. Well, I was wrong about everything. Upon putting them on, the shoes felt very roomy and comfortable. They looked good with shorts and even looked great with jeans.

The Birkenstock Soft Footbed features an extra layer of cushioning foam built into our legendary footbed.

A unique foam layer built from millions of microscopic air bubbles is inserted between the top layer suede footbed liner and the layers of cork and jute that make up the rest of the footbed.

This ensures a cushioned yet firm foundation for immediate comfort and full arch support, built on the most solid foundation in footwear.

birkenstock-soft-footbed

Ryan’s Rating

I am someone who usually only wears flip-flops or some sort of athletic shoe.  For this reason when I wore the shoes during the first day I was not happy.  They were totally different than anything I had worn before and my feet were really miserable.  I believe this to be because my feet had to get used to the feel and the overall feeling of the shoe.  Since then, my feet and the shoes get along great now and it really feels like it is “my” shoe that is customized for me.  Another thing that would have normally make me hesitate on getting  a pair of shoes like this is the price.  The price of most Boston’s is around $130 and I never pay that much for shoes.  But, you get what you pay for and I believe that I will be making more purchases from Birkenstock in the future.

Overall Rating – a strong 7.5 out of 10

Buy It

You can find the Boston Soft Footbed Clog in Mocha Suede and the many different colors it comes in over at their site.

Giveaway

I will be giving away (1) pair of the Mocha or Taupe Suede Boston in the winners size.

How to Enter

Just leave a comment telling me when comfortable shoes really would have come in handy in your life!

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This giveaway will end on December 18th at 10:00 PM Central time. Winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Giveaway is open to US and Canadian entries. The winner must contact me in 48 hours to claim their prize. Good luck to everyone!
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December 5, 2009 | Filed Under Review/Giveaway 

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169 Responses to “Birkenstock Boston Review and Giveaway (Closed)”

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      Jaque on December 5th, 2009 11:42 pm

      Everyday at work I could use a pair of comfortable shoes.

      Thank you. 🙂

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      pam on December 6th, 2009 1:19 am

      the day I worked for 12 hours and then went shopping at the mall for 4 hours at christmas time.

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      SANDY on December 6th, 2009 1:20 am

      ALL THE TIME BUT… recently moving things back and forth being on my feet and bending and walking and lifting

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      Cee on December 6th, 2009 8:36 am

      Definitely when I was pregnant with my daughter. I eventually had to go on bed rest, but she was 10 lbs 7 oz, and my feet have never been so sore! I had to elevate my legs/feet every night on doctor’s orders to keep the swelling down. Thanks for this giveaway — I love Birks!!

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      Cee on December 6th, 2009 8:37 am

      I subscribe via email! Thanks again!!

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      randi on December 6th, 2009 8:45 am

      I have alot of lower back pain & I’ sure it’s because of my shoe choices. Like you I love flip flops. I’d love to give these a try! Thanks

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      Maureen on December 6th, 2009 8:59 am

      I have DVT and plantar fasciitis so basically on a daily basis comfortable shoes would be what I’d love.

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      andy on December 6th, 2009 10:15 am

      I spend at least 5 hours standing in one place on concrete doing chores everyday. I’m not getting any younger and my back will attest to that!

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      Elena on December 6th, 2009 10:45 am

      Disneyland!! I should have brought my Birkenstocks! Thanks for the contest!

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      Abby on December 6th, 2009 10:55 am

      These would be so awesome when traveling. I so hate having to mess with untying shoes at the airport!

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      Mellissa C on December 6th, 2009 12:08 pm

      The day I had to walk home because my car broke down.

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      Nanci K on December 6th, 2009 12:18 pm

      When I was pregnant and walking around DisneyWorld.

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      Mary Ward on December 6th, 2009 12:19 pm

      I worked for years in retail. We weren’t allowed to wear any kind of athletic shoe so I’ve damaged my veins in my legs from standing on cement floors for too long.

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      Carol on December 6th, 2009 2:28 pm

      They would have been comfortable when I wore stupid high heels to a party. These would have worked much better! My back killed me for two days afterwards.

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      Carol on December 6th, 2009 2:28 pm

      subscriber

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      Carol on December 6th, 2009 2:29 pm

      ceeceeblogger.blogspot.com button

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      Linda Lansford on December 6th, 2009 3:20 pm

      comfortable shoes really would have come in handy in your life all the time. I have bad feet and have to wear comfort shoes.

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      sheila k. on December 6th, 2009 7:59 pm

      I have a spondolithesis and so shoes are very important in my treatment plan. I had a pair of Birkenstock’s that I wore for ten years. Miss them.

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      Jen on December 6th, 2009 8:09 pm

      Walking around campus every day!

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      james h on December 6th, 2009 9:13 pm

      I certainly could have used comfortable shoes whe we took our 3 kids to the amusement park.

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      james h on December 6th, 2009 9:14 pm

      I am a email subscriber

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      james h on December 6th, 2009 9:18 pm

      when we took our three kids to Six Flags, as I have Neuropathy

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      Stephanie V on December 6th, 2009 9:23 pm

      When I work 15 hour days. Man, my feet pay the price!
      tvollowitz at aol dot com

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      Monique Rizzo on December 7th, 2009 1:18 am

      LOVE wearing comfy shoes to work. Thanks for the chance.
      mogrill@comcast.net

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      Vicki Andrew on December 7th, 2009 2:52 am

      since I had foot surgery love to have a comfortable pair of shoes to wear that doen’t make me feel like my toes are being crushed

      singermagic1(at)yahoo(dot)com

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      Daddy Dew on December 7th, 2009 6:26 am

      Not sure I need them since I work on a computer all day, but I promise to start walking (as exercise) if you decide to pick me.
      .-= Daddy Dew´s last blog ..10 Basic Seo Tips =-.

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      Cynthia C on December 7th, 2009 7:07 am

      When I vacationed in Rome, I had a cheap pair of shoes on that hurt so badly I could hardly walk. I threw them away as soon as I got back to the hotel.

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      Tracey Byram on December 7th, 2009 7:52 am

      Every year my city has a 3 day music festival downtown. It covers several blocks that contain different stages. I could definitely use comfortable shoes for the City Stages festival every year.

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      Shari D on December 7th, 2009 10:36 am

      Comfortable shoes would have come in handy the day hubby and I walked for four hours through a community-wide yard sale and I folishly wore heels.

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      Shari D on December 7th, 2009 10:38 am

      I am an email subscriber.

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      M.A. on December 7th, 2009 6:58 pm

      Comfy shoes would have been soooo wonderful the day I donated an four-hour shift of work for a local fundraiser —but ended up serving a 12 hour shift ON MY POOR OLD ILL-CLAD ACHING FEET!

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      david basile on December 7th, 2009 7:25 pm

      They always come in handy with my flat feet and achy heels

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      djp on December 7th, 2009 7:29 pm

      sign me up

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      Nick on December 8th, 2009 10:45 am

      I’m a surgery resident in Boston and spend about 20 hours a day on my feet running all over the hospital and/or standing next to an operating table. With $300,000 in loans who could afford a new pair of birks? I’m desperate!

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      MEL317 on December 8th, 2009 11:10 am

      I am a subscriber 🙂

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      Elizabeth J on December 9th, 2009 10:04 am

      I need comfortable shoes for my job- I work in retail!

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      Deborah R on December 9th, 2009 7:10 pm

      Comfortable shoes would have come in really handy when I had to take a 24-hour bus trip a couple of years ago.

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      Sylvie W. on December 9th, 2009 10:39 pm

      I was on vacation and it was out last night in town so we decided to go out for a nice dinner. I had packed quickly and had a pair of rockin’ shoes but they were medium width while I was a wide width. I wore them because they were the only shoes that went with my outfit but lesson learned. No matter how pretty a pair of shoes is, never purchase them unless you can comfortably wear them for hours on end. Can I hear an AMEN from the internet crowd?!?!?!?!

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      Becca on December 10th, 2009 12:51 am

      I used to work at Blockbuster for 8-10 hours a day and would have loved comfier shoes! Thanks 🙂

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      Becca on December 10th, 2009 12:53 am

      I am an email subscriber.
      .-= Becca´s last blog ..House Party =-.

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      Jaimie K on December 11th, 2009 3:08 pm

      My husband is a school teacher, and especially on those lecture days, he could really use a comfortable pair of shoes!
      Thanks!

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      Jaimie K on December 11th, 2009 3:13 pm

      I put your button on my blog sidebar.

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      Shilo Beedy on December 11th, 2009 10:15 pm

      This would have come in handy at Disney world for both my husband and I as we stayed there a couple weeks with my daughter. (I was bit confused on if the giveaway was for men or women since the links were confusing.)
      .-= Shilo Beedy´s last blog ..Club Entertaining Contest =-.

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      Susan C on December 11th, 2009 11:57 pm

      I would have loved comfortable shoes when I got in a fight with my boyfriend and decided to walk home in high heels. My feet hurt so bad, I ended up walking barefoot!
      smchester at gmail dot com
      .-= Susan C´s last blog ..December =-.

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      juau4 on December 12th, 2009 12:57 am

      I could have used Birkenstocks the first time we took the kids to the Pittsburgh Zoo (it’s very hilly), I was pregnant with our youngest too.

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      Erica C. on December 12th, 2009 9:15 am

      When I’ve been stuck at work for many many hours after my shift ended (16 hr days), a comfy pair of shoes have made it tolerable!

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      Patricia on December 12th, 2009 3:38 pm

      Comfortable shoes would have been handy the day we went to Eureka Springs Ark and walked, walked..did I mention we walked everywhere?

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      Frank S on December 12th, 2009 6:10 pm

      I have really sore feet maybe these would help

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      Lois on December 12th, 2009 6:18 pm

      I do a lot of baking I,m on my feet a long time comfortable shoes wold be nice

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      Kelly Ann T. on December 13th, 2009 12:59 am

      Comfortable shoes would have come in handy when I had to work standing on my feet for 8 hours. I like the taupe color the best.

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      Bart Henry on December 13th, 2009 6:32 am

      I’ve always wanted a pair. I’m a cook who works for/with communes and these would be handy in the kitchen(s). Both colors are pretty fabu…thanks for having this giveaway. I shall subscribe, nice to see a man’s blog for variety/change as much as I love the ladies’ blogs.

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      Bart Henry on December 13th, 2009 6:34 am

      New subscriber. Thanks!

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      Christine on December 13th, 2009 9:33 am

      When I walked the 20 mile marathon for March of Dimes I definitely could have used some comfortable shoes! Thank you!

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      Christine on December 13th, 2009 9:34 am

      I subscribe to your feed.

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      Sharon A on December 13th, 2009 10:51 am

      Comfortable shoes would be necessary when trekking thru airports.

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      Some Lucky Dog on December 14th, 2009 12:29 am

      The times I really need comfy shoes are when we travel. We often take long walks or spend a full day in a museum, etc. so taking care of our feet is important. Great shoes are a part of that.
      .-= Some Lucky Dog´s last blog ..HP Computer Giveaway at Totally Together Reviews =-.

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      Crystal W on December 14th, 2009 12:38 am

      comfy shoes would come in handy when I’m running around on Christmas Eve trying to buy last minute gifts!!

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      Crystal W on December 14th, 2009 12:42 am

      subscribed to feed with google reader

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      Michelle Carter on December 14th, 2009 2:47 am

      time that comfy shoes really would have come in handy was when I got stuck at the airport for 12 hours

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      Michelle Carter on December 14th, 2009 2:50 am

      just subscribed

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      Michelle Carter on December 14th, 2009 2:54 am

      am following on twitter and tweeted the contest RE http://bit.ly/4TPWXB

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      James Bosma on December 14th, 2009 8:07 am

      I could use a pair of comfy slip-on shoes everyday. SAHD for 3 kids 5 and under.

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      Mildred on December 14th, 2009 8:48 am

      On my first Walt Disney World vacation, I thought that I brought comfortable shoes to wear. However, after two days of walking through the parks, I wished that I had a more comfortable pair of shoes than what I brought.

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      Angela Tyler on December 14th, 2009 10:38 am

      Walking the dog, my husband needs these for that.

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      Debbie Hurst on December 14th, 2009 12:04 pm

      I’m self employed, I have a small cleaning service and Birkenstock’s are a Must for me! I’m busy on my feet for much of the Day and they are so Comfy!

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      Angela Davis on December 14th, 2009 12:06 pm

      comfy shoes would have come in handy the time I moved US-UK (and back again 10 days later!), and spent more than a full day trekking through airports, navigating buses, and hauling bags up and down two flights of stairs.

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      Molomatic on December 15th, 2009 12:57 pm

      These look super comfy! I could use comfortable shoes now – I was just diagnosed with Plantar Faciitis so good shoes are really important to me right now. 🙂

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      shannon gordon on December 15th, 2009 6:32 pm

      I am always on my feet so I love to have comfortable shoes on.

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      Stephanie N on December 15th, 2009 7:00 pm

      My mom has a pair of these and absolutely loves them. I have always wanted to try a pair for myself.

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      dymphna on December 16th, 2009 12:18 am

      walking around a mall!!!!

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      dymphna on December 16th, 2009 12:19 am

      subscribe via reader

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      Laura P. on December 16th, 2009 2:39 pm

      My first couple weeks of working retail. I was on my feet for 8-9 hours a day. I had shoes that I previously thought were comfy but couldn’t hold up to that amount of time.

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      Christie on December 16th, 2009 7:08 pm

      When I was working a job where I was on my feet for 10 hours at times and my feet would be aching and swollen… I could have used more comfortable, supportive shoes.

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      Rhonda Struthers on December 16th, 2009 7:47 pm

      You, know when I travel which isn’t as much as I like.. I find any shoe I wear gives me blisters..I mean massive blisters. It takes weeks to recover. I don’t know what to do?
      I need a shoe where my feet do not sweat and can be comfortable.

      rhondastruthers at yahoo dot ca

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      Mimi the kitten on December 16th, 2009 9:20 pm

      I’m a fundraiser and give lots of tours – comfy shoes would be a blessing when I’m on my feet all day.

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      Angela Winesburg on December 16th, 2009 11:13 pm

      Everyday at work, I’m on my feet all day long, thanks for the chance!

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      Jill Myrick on December 17th, 2009 12:42 am

      My car broke down a couple of years ago. And I was stuck walking two miles down the road with a 2 year old on one hip and a 3 year old on the other hip. And shoes that rubbed blisters on my feet.
      I would have loved to have had these shoes that day.
      Thank you so much for the chance to win.

      jweezie43[at]aol[dot]com

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      Jill Myrick on December 17th, 2009 12:42 am

      I am subscribed via email as jweezie43[at]aol[dot]com

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      Jennifer on December 17th, 2009 6:58 am

      I would use this at dropoff and pickup of children at school each day. They look so comfortable.

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      Erma on December 17th, 2009 8:10 am

      These would come in handy at work.

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      shawna on December 17th, 2009 11:53 am

      I could use these walking with the kids to the park!

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      Kimberly on December 17th, 2009 11:58 am

      They would have come in handy when I worked as a cocktail waitress. High heels (at least 4″) were required. Not easy for a 12 hour shift!

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      Kimberly on December 17th, 2009 11:59 am

      I subscribe via email. Thank you!

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      Rosie on December 17th, 2009 1:50 pm

      I went on a walking tour with a friend in Boston one summer. We seriously walked from one end of Boston to the other and in between visited museums and shops. Not only that we walked from downtown Boston to Cambridge. I was wearing sandals that pinched my toes. If I had know I was going to walk 5 hours straight I would’ve worn shoes that were more comfortable. Once we were in Cambridge I had to stop in a store and buy these ugly sandals that were on sale but they were much more comfortable and I didn’t have to walk in pain for the rest of the day before going back to our place.

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      Granpabob on December 17th, 2009 2:07 pm

      I could use these for excursions with my granddaughters.

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      cassandra on December 17th, 2009 2:11 pm

      I have been dying for a pair of the mocha ones!! Crossing my fingerss!

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      Morgan on December 17th, 2009 2:22 pm

      All of the time at work, I work on concrete floors.

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      Leila on December 17th, 2009 3:05 pm

      I love birkenstocks already, and really comfortable shoes have helped me a lot–but mostly when I was hugely pregnant. I wish this would get me a pair in black suede, since that’s what I truly want.

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      Daniel M on December 17th, 2009 4:40 pm

      when i was a printer, on my feet all day, hated that

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      Rebecca Hackett on December 17th, 2009 5:04 pm

      I need comfortable shoes when I attend auctions. I am on my feet all day.

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      Debra F on December 17th, 2009 6:49 pm

      I’m a teacher and a mother of two small boys…I only go for comfort when it comes to shoes. I long ago gave up the heels or uncomfortable shoes…I just can’t do it anymore. Thansk for the giveaway.

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      Mir on December 17th, 2009 8:18 pm

      When I am out and about, chasing around my very busy toddler.

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      Paula Hafner on December 17th, 2009 11:14 pm

      They would have come in handy this summer when we visited Busch Gardens. My feet were so tired.

      hafner611{AT}gmail{DOT}com

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      Bambi M on December 18th, 2009 1:14 am

      When I was bartending! I was on my feet all the time and I really needed to find the most comfortable shoes for my long shifts!

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      Pamela S on December 18th, 2009 1:18 am

      I should have had comfortable shoes when we went to Washington, DC. I only took sandals or lightweight shoes, and with the walking around all the monuments, the Smithsonian Museums, the zoo, etc. my feet were screaming!! Thanks.

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      Pamela S on December 18th, 2009 1:20 am

      I’m subscribed to your feed. Thanks.

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      Deb K on December 18th, 2009 2:55 am

      Did you comfy? Oh~just thinking about it make sme feel better 🙂 My feet are so bad from working on them all my life that these would be a God Sent!

      Thanks for the chance to win!!

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      Deb K on December 18th, 2009 2:59 am

      I am a email subscriber

      deb55106(at)gmail(dot)com

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      May Schultz on December 18th, 2009 6:14 am

      We went away for 3 days at Thanksgiving. It was a lovely place, with lots of historic information. Unfortunately, the shoes I was wearing really started to hurt, after we’d been walking for awhile. SHOULD have brought comfortable shoes with me!

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      Crystal F on December 18th, 2009 6:16 am

      When you’re 9 months pregnant and have to stand on your feet 8-10 hrs. a day. lol Thank you!

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      Happi Shopr on December 18th, 2009 8:33 am

      Hubby could use comfy use everyday for work where he has to do a lot of walking.

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      Angela Palmer on December 18th, 2009 9:41 am

      We had a crazy night of dancing and WALKING in Las Vegas, because that’s what you do. Of course I was in 4 inch heels. Big mistake. I had blisters on the BOTTOMS of my feet. That had never happened before and never will again. Next time it’s all about comfort.
      .-= Angela Palmer´s last blog ..Great Christmas Giveaways =-.

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      Arla on December 18th, 2009 9:54 am

      These would of come in handy the time I had a sore foot with my Diabetic problems.
      lighthousee27(at)gmail.com

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      Arla on December 18th, 2009 9:56 am

      I subscribed by email.

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      Stacey Auxier on December 18th, 2009 10:10 am

      I love Birkies and mine are worn to the ground! Makes my back and legs feel like I’m 21 when I a on my feet all day as a chef!

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      Lance Pearson on December 18th, 2009 11:23 am

      dreamcleavers@yahoo.com
      i could have used comfortable shoes when i got lost at woodstock for 4 hours

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      akted on December 18th, 2009 11:36 am

      Anytime your camping and have to walk down a gravel road!

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      HEATHER on December 18th, 2009 1:00 pm

      When I work!

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      Michael on December 18th, 2009 1:15 pm

      In the military, especially after completing mandatory 2-mile runs in my Army-issued boots, I would have loved to unwind with a pair of Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed Clog shoes! 😉

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      Gloria on December 18th, 2009 1:21 pm

      They would have come handy when I was working in the cafeteria at school.

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      Gloria on December 18th, 2009 1:21 pm

      email subscriber

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      Kristin on December 18th, 2009 1:43 pm

      Comfortable shoes would come in handy when doing Christmas shopping or taking little excursions with the kids (like museums and such).

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      Kristin on December 18th, 2009 1:45 pm

      I subscribe to your feed.

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      Joanne Schultz on December 18th, 2009 2:39 pm

      When I shop, comfy shoes would definitely be a plus.

      Thanks for the giveaway!

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      Joanne Schultz on December 18th, 2009 2:39 pm

      I subscribe to your blog’s feed via google reader.

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      gina on December 18th, 2009 3:12 pm

      Walking my energetic dog, Lucy, requires comfy shoes.

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      Betty C on December 18th, 2009 5:51 pm

      Every day when I work on a concrete floor. My feet hurt so bad at the end of the day.

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      Betty C on December 18th, 2009 5:55 pm

      I’m an email subscriber.

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      Julie L on December 18th, 2009 6:09 pm

      I do a lot of walking. To save money,one time, I bought a pair of cheap sneakers. Well was that a big mistake

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      Gianna on December 18th, 2009 6:19 pm

      I’d love some really comfortable ones for running errands with 🙂

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      Veronica Garrett on December 18th, 2009 6:26 pm

      I am on the go every day with my job. Comfortable shoes are a must.

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      Bridget Combs on December 18th, 2009 6:30 pm

      Oh my! They would come in handy ALL of the time! My feet kill me on a daily basis 🙁

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      Bridget Combs on December 18th, 2009 6:31 pm

      email subscriber

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      Sand on December 18th, 2009 6:48 pm

      Comfortable shoes come in handy after exercising or spending the day in heels.

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      kathy pease on December 18th, 2009 6:59 pm

      i would love these for my evening walks they look really comfy 🙂

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      HRY Skog on December 18th, 2009 7:51 pm

      Comfortable shoes will enhance my guitar playing.

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      Jennifer Jozwiak on December 18th, 2009 8:42 pm

      I needed comfortable shoes when I was pregnant! I did so much walking to dr appt’s, work etc since I don’t drive that I was miserable if I didn’t have comfy shoes on.

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      Lily Kwan on December 18th, 2009 9:49 pm

      Comfortable shoes really would have come in handy in my life when I was on a long hike.

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      Lily Kwan on December 18th, 2009 9:50 pm

      I subscribed by email.

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      Susan D on December 19th, 2009 1:38 am

      Comfortable shoes would come in handy on any trip to an amusement park, especially Walt Disney World

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