They're not really overpriced. They're noticeably higher quality than the knockoffs. The whole point is that you can't check the quality of a sandal online, but

They're not really overpriced. They're noticeably higher quality than the knockoffs. The whole point is that you can't check the quality of a sandal online, but you can look at your friend's birkenstock, like it, and buy one with the same brand online confident in the knowledge that you're getting the same thing your friend showed you. Except you can't if Amazon allows fakes. It's reason enough to stop buying brand name stuff on Amazon until they work this out, honestly .