Every two years, I buy a new pair of Birkenstock Gizeh sandals in dark brown. They give me a blister for a week between my toes, but after that short period of pain, they're heaven. They work with shorts and casual skirts. Love, love, love.

The New York Times writes about Birkenstocks. New York Magazine isn't too happy about the return of "mandals".

If you prefer your shoes really, really old, check out this shoe.