've wanted these ever since I saw them in the Birkenstock catalog without going to Canada or Germany! I changed my browser, found listings I've never seen before and grabbed the shoes. Even with international postage rates they were still under $90.00. Shipping was perfect - well packaged, they arrived on 30 August when the schedule was 15 September at the earliest!
The gray leather is stronger, thicker than I've seen before on Birkenstocks. The gray shade is a bit strange on the outside tho' the inside strap color is true. All in all I'm delighted and will just look at Birkenstock anytime I need new shoes. After months of trying different shoes these fit perfectly the first time!