Giving Thanks to Custom Made Birkenstocks

Dear Michelangelo,

Years ago, while I was exploring the myriad of narrow streets in Venice, I stumbled upon a window display of the most beautiful shoes that I have ever seen.  It was the shop window of a Venetian shoemaker.  The shop was located somewhere between the Piazza San Marco and the Rialto bridge.  I could not tell you exactly where the store was, but I can recall, in great detail, each pair of shoes that I laid eyes on that day.

My husband and I on the Rialto bridge, steps from the cobbler shop

This particular cobbler designed handmade shoes.  My husband encouraged me to consider meeting with the cobbler to have a pair custom made.  After all, what better souvenir to bring home from Italy than a handmade pair of Italian leather shoes?  The thought was enticing.  Unfortunately, at the time, it was not in the budget.  

Even though it has been years since I came across that shop in Venice, I have never forgotten it.  Nor have I ever been able to shake the thought of owning a pair of custom made shoes out of my head.  I have always thought that the next time I find myself in Venice, that I would seek out that cobbler and have a pair designed to meet my needs.

The good news is that I no longer have to travel to Venice to have a pair of shoes custom made.  

I am thrilled with the pair of Birkenstocks Gizehs that you (Custom Made Birkenstocks) customized for me.

Gold Crocodile Gizehs customized by Michelangelo at Custom Made Birkenstocks

These are stunning in the light

The gold crocodile print is stunningly unique.  The Gizhes can easily be dressed up or dressed down.  The gold and the pearl will go with everything.  The best part is, after a few days, the Birkenstock footbed will form to my foot, just like a pair of handmade Italian shoes.  Maybe even better because, after all, the footbeds are Birkenstock!  Nothing beats a Birkenstock, in my humble opinion.

Customized Gizehs in Gold Crocodile

Side view of Gold Crocodile

Side view with contrast of Pearl upper

Thank you for my one of a kind Gold Crocodile Gizehs.  Your craftsmanship, as always, is simply the finest.  You have opened my eyes to the endless possibilities that I have when it comes to creating other custom Birkenstocks.  I am not sure exactly what is next on my request list.  But, once I narrow down the style, color, and pattern of what I want, I will be sure to give you a call!


With Gratitude,
Gina Mama

NOTE: If you would like to contact Michelangelo at Custom Made Birkenstocks to discuss having him customize a pair of Birkenstocks for you, give him a call at 1-708-453-4900.

To see more of Michelangelo's craftsmanship, please read these blogs:
- Birkenstock Recrafts by Michelangelo
- Birkenstock Diva
- White Sole Birkenstocks