December 10, 2006 by Diane Tate Day 1 in real shoes and suddenly, I *like* Birks! bunionectomy …because it’s all relative. Surgical booties, Birks? Hmmm. And now they have these very “chic” clog styles. I ripped the box open last night and today was the test drive – walking up to Market Street. Feeling hot. Lovin’ the Birks.