power-139845:Power footwear

Birkenstock High Arch - I have very high arches and wear orthodics for running/hiking. There are a very different feel then most comfort shoes I've tried. I really liked them and very much like the high arch feel, but didn't end up keeping them because I seem to fall in between sizes. I would normally go with the larger size, but in this case, the larger seemed to throw me a bit in to a pronation (tilting in) which I don't think is intended, I also typically like a little heel lift, (and inch or so even), and this is a different shoe science all together - it supports your feet from below versus laterally and your heel is intentionally fully nested on the ground with no lift. There have a very firm, hard feel which I think would become very comfortable and wish they'd fit better. They seem very wide at first, but when you read about the Birkenstock philosophy, and wear them around the house, they seem the right width. Would definitely recommend it, esp the High Arch if you need it, but expect a different sort of 'shoe'.