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11 Reasons Why Birkenstocks Birken-ROCK, They Are Obviously The Best Footwear

Where do you fall on the socks vs. no socks debate?

Helen Horton

Apr 22, 2018

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Birkenstocks have recently come under scrutiny on the Internet for arguably being the "ugliest" shoes, but they really don't understand the true beauty of Birks. Jesus Sandals, Potato Shoes... Whatever you call them, they're the most comfortable shoes around!

1. They go with any outfit

No wonder they're so popular. Regardless if your style is preppy, sporty or hippie— you can always find an outfit to go with your fave shoes.

2. Something about those ergonomically shaped soles...

My arches are happy, my toes are happy, my soles are happy... my soul is happy.

3. Socks or no socks?

Whatever you choose, rock 'em proud.

4. They're practically begging for an Instagram story feature

Birks are trending on and offline, so no wonder they're Insta-worthy paired next to a field of flowers or some Athens blocks.

5. They're not Chacos

Talk about bad tan lines.

6. SO MANY COLORS

I officially can't say that I don't have any shoes to go with my outfits.

7. Vegan? They have options!

Yes, most Birks are made of leather, but they also provide vegan leather and rubber slides!

8. Unisex styles mean you can steal ya man's shoes

Add to your shoe collection without spending more money? Yes please!

9. They last FOREVER

There's a reason why the company's been in business for over 240 years. I bought my first pair in 6th grade and they're still going strong.

10, Functionality over everything

It's so nice to not worry about my feet blistering or rubbing the wrong way when I'm walking around campus. These shoes are legit.

11. They're worn by your fave celebs

Kendall Jenner, the Olsen twins, Vanessa Hudgens... countless famous faces have been caught by paparazzi rockin' their 'stocks. Anyone else loving airport style á la Miranda Kerr??

Happy 'stockin!

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Where do you fall on the socks vs. no socks debate?

1. They go with any outfit

2. Something about those ergonomically shaped soles...

3. Socks or no socks?

4. They're practically begging for an Instagram story feature

5. They're not Chacos

6. SO MANY COLORS

7. Vegan? They have options!

8. Unisex styles mean you can steal ya man's shoes

9. They last FOREVER

10, Functionality over everything

11. They're worn by your fave celebs

Happy 'stockin!

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Feeling Lost During Syllabus Week? You're Not Alone!

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You get homework assigned on the first day of class

There are multiple group projects on the syllabus

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Everybody is going out because its 'syllabus week' but you're laying in bed watching Grey's Anatomy

Looking outside anytime past 8 PM every night of this week

Nobody actually has any idea what's happening this entire week

Syllabus week is over and you realize you actually have to try now...or not

Chips, apple or bread?

1. You own so many pairs of khaki pants you don’t even know what to do with them

2. Chips, apple or bread is probably your most repeated phrase

3. Taking bakery items with you out to parties was a must

4. Taking bakery items home to your parents was also a must (if you wanted to live)

5. Your friends expected you to give them free stuff

6. Being put on dishes made you question humanity

7. You saw everyone and their mother (especially their mothers)

8. Working the opening shift was actually the worst thing to ever happen to you

9. Being able to predict what people would order

10. Making coffee was your least favorite thing to do

11.Being put on the dining room was the absolute WORST

12. Secretly putting in your Panera card number when other people didn’t have them or want them.

13. You would still come in on days you weren’t working to take advantage of your discount

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3. Ask people's pronouns when you meet them.

4. Use the word cisgender.

5. Stop saying "born a boy/girl" about a transgender or non-binary person.

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7. Stop using a transgender or non-binary person's dead name.

Queen B sums it up for us.

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