Actually, the Birkenstocks were metaphorical. I've never been able to wear them and keep my balance, although I do wear slip-ons.
I've never been big on DU, although part of it is that they don't let you register unless you have a non-web-based email address and part of it is that I find the graphical interface here so much easier to navigate.
LOL. I got banned from DU and now I don't even visit there. It's disgusting and I hate the language. You should stick with us. you'll learn so much more and be a much better person.