Loving Life in Faux Birkenstocks

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Birkenstocks are probably my favorite shoe brand right now. From their Gizeh: https://shopstyle.it/l/blpM8  to their Essentials Gizeh: https://shopstyle.it/l/blpM3 and for Mothers Day my kids bought me the Boston Slip On Clog: https://shopstyle.it/l/blpMN which I love-and already have my eyes on another color. So to stray away from Birkenstock is a stretch for me, but I needed some water shoes ASAP to fit Bertha. Thats when I found Target’s Shade and Store Sandal: https://shopstyle.it/l/blpMT They come in Regular and Wide sizes 🙌🏻 I ordered my size in wide width and crossed my fingers they would fit. They fit and since they are foam I don’t need to break them in. They have been amazing on my family vacation.

The sandals are light weight, fit Bertha and are a great deal to boot! My bro-in-law has the real Birkenstocks and honestly I can’t tell a difference from sight. So if you’re looking for a great pair of summer/water shoes you can’t beat this pair for under $15!! I purchased the wide size and just tightened the straps on my non-Lymphie foot and extended the strap to the last hole on Bertha and they fit great!! From playing on the water to hiking up river rock these sandals have been a wonderful find!!

What are your favorite water shoes or sandals? xo-Allie


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