3.1 Phillip Lim For Tatami Helen Fringe Sandal: Love It or Hate It?

February 29, 2008

Phillip Lim's collaboration with Birkenstock has finally materialized. These 3.1 Phillip Lim For Tatami Helen Fringe Sandals ($150) are one of the many styles. Though I would never touch a traditional Birkenstocks with a 10-foot pole, I'd wear these because of the fringe and patent details. Plus, they're much more chic than regular Birkenstocks. Would you?

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38 Comments

3 years 49 weeks

After destroying my feet with high "fashion" shoes as a teen, finding something that supports my poorly feet, but looks good is difficult to find. So these are a great leap forward in the comfortable show world, and look great for young people! Please design some more!! In fact if you are reading this Birkenstock people, I have a few more ideas (and just adding lots of bling does not necessarily mean your shoes look prettier)... And don't worry about the people that won't buy your shoes now, because in a few years time of wearing "non icky shoes", they will all be gagging for something pretty and comfortable too.

Leenie11 5 years 11 weeks

really not so bad. If you are doing a lot of casual walking and its summer, they make a lot of sense.

bbkf 5 years 11 weeks

it's like Pocahontas meets Pete Seeger. Ick.

LaPerla 5 years 11 weeks

Just nasty.

liaochiling 5 years 11 weeks

i think it's cute. will try to look for it in our stores.

Brookie1285 5 years 11 weeks

so in love. <3 would totally rock those

morganfay 5 years 11 weeks

What's with the slagging of Birkenstocks? Perfect hippy chic, comfortable sandals. This is just a perversion of the idea to cater to the nail-polished preppy crowd who would indeed "never touch them with a ten-foot pole". Well, then don't. Bound to fail, no matter how many designers polish them up with their prized spit.

TAPABA 5 years 11 weeks

oohhhh noooo! I am not liking these at all.

plasticapple 5 years 11 weeks

I'd wear traditional Birks before I wore these ugly things.

polska 5 years 11 weeks

I think that traditional Birkenstocks leave a lot to be desired, but they are the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. So I have been eagerly waiting to see what Philip Lim comes up with! However, I can't seem to find the whole line anywhere... I heard they'll be available on net-a-porter, but does anyone know anywhere else you can buy them? Thanks!

govickygo 5 years 11 weeks

i think Birkenstock's are hideous

lms 5 years 11 weeks

I don't do birkenstocks...in any form.

tsteffensen 5 years 11 weeks

horrible, horrible, horrible...

gumdrop05 5 years 11 weeks

I think the gladiator/ Roman deal is so ugly, no matter how shiny you make them.

Kiki tee 5 years 11 weeks

I'm becoming increasingly obsessed with Phillip Lim, and maybe that's skewing my judgment but I do really like these. I'd definitely wear them, but I'd be concerned about comfort. With such a thin strap going over the foot, and no thong to go between your toes, these look to me like your foot would keep slipping out the front.