Up for bid are a pair of Birkenstock QO500 lace-up sneakers for women in a size 37, in the regular/wide width. That is US size 6-6.5. These are excellent shoes for professional use, like restaurants, healthcare, etc, or just for a nice walk-about! The upper is black leather with a white rubber edge. The footbed is lovely-- the trusted cork with a soft microfiber footbed lining. The white rubber edges do have some dirt/wear just simply from having been outside, but I expect that could be cleaned up. The left shoe has a light scuff on the leather near the big toe, I think from me catching my foot on a stair. See photos. But otherwise, these are in great shape, and the cork is ready to be properly molded to someone's feet.
I wore these shoes for about a week, after which I didn't need them for the job anymore. They're comfy, supportive, and just overall great for standing on your feet for long periods, and I'd rather someone who actually does that to take advantage of them.
From the Birkenstock site:
Everyday style, workday features.
The QO500 lace-up sneaker is designed for on-the-job comfort and
safety, from its fluid-resistant upper to its slip-, oil- and
petrol-resistant outsole. Built on the trusted anatomic support of the
BIRKENSTOCK® footbed—a difference you'll feel after long hours on your
feet.
The shoe is certified in accordance with EN ISO 20347:2012 and meets the
requirements of protection category O2.
- Contoured cork-latex footbed shapes to you with wear
- Fluid-resistant, PU-coated smooth leather upper (WRU)
- Microfiber footbed lining
- Nitrile rubber sole (SRC)
- Slip-, oil- & grease-resistant outsole (SRC, FO); energy absorption around heel (E); antistatic protection (A)
- Safety shoe certified in accordance with EN ISO 20347:2012
- Protection category O2
- Upper material: Natural leather. The natural leather that we use is mostly smooth leather, in some cases tumbled leather. This type of leather has many special characteristics, such as breathability, adaptation to the shape of the foot and durability.
- Insole: Microfibre. Microfibre is a skin-friendly material which is soft and yet tear-resistant. Because they are free of animal products they are used as the covering material for the lining of footbeds in vegan products, among other things.
- Footbed material: Cork. Cork is a sustainable material extracted from the bark layer of the cork oak. This natural product is insulating and offers very good cushioning.
PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING:
The item you are purchasing is vintage and/or used. It is sold as-is. As such, it may show general age- or use-related wear and tear such as scratches, tears, chipped paint, etc. If you have any questions or would like additional photos, please don't hesitate to ask before bidding and I’m happy to provide! Have a look at my other auctions, as I’m also happy to combine shipping.