I do have at least 10 pairs of Birkenstocks, different styles and also the Gizeh style too, but would not pay that amount for leather and crystals...all of mine are either TSV's or clearance prices and maybe one pair full price!
They took nearly all of the 30 MBG to get used to them and they certainly do differ in the footbed support, between Birkenstock. Birkis etc, you can feel a difference in them and they do look shabby after lots of wear (footbed becomes dark and shiny), so why on earth would you pay so much, knowing they will end up looking that way, unless your going to use them as a ornament on the mantelpiece.
I suppose each to their own...wonder if anybody will order them, wear them a few times then return them...must keep an eye out in the outlet store:mysmilie_17: