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| 75% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to size"
83% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to width"
86% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe had "Excellent arch support"
Customer Rating/Review
Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed
Number of reviews: 121
Average customer ratings:
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2008-09-13 17:55:06 Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Kansas City
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
So comfortable! I have terrible heel pain (plantar fasciitis) and needed comfortable shoes. I'm on my feet 12 hours a day when I work as a nurse. I originally ordered the regular footbed but it was too uncomfortable for me. I then decided on the soft footbed and it's perfect. I have narrow feet and the narrow width is very good and I can adjust the strap to fit better. I wish this came in a leather so that I could wipe away the germs easier when I'm at the hospital. I bought the embossed nubuck and they are very high quality. They do run small. I am an 8 narrow normally. I got a 39 narrow and had to return for a 40 narrow.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Clarks
2008-06-26 10:05:29 Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed
Reviewer:
Cheryl
from Ashford ,Connecticut
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Birkies -
My order was at my house the day after I ordered it. I put the shoes on and wore them right away and they were comfortable from the first step. I have had these shoes before and will but them again in another color for the fall.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Crocs
2008-05-09 07:07:03 Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from South Carolina
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Kudos for Zappos -
Ordered Birkenstock Boston soft footbed at 9:00 PM, they were on my doorstep next day. They are so comfortable, I wear them to work on days I don't have court. (I am an attorney.) In fact, I did wear them one day to court.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Eccos
2008-05-04 08:21:51 Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Iowa City, IA
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Reasonable arch support -
This is my first pair of Birkenstocks. I have a neuroma + bunions and noted these shoes were recommended by several podiatrists. I wear a 7.5W or 8R and ordered a 38. The shoe fits fine. The toe box is wide and the arch support is reasonable. I wear them around the house and for short outings as they do not accommodate orthotics. I am thankful I ordered the soft footbed. It is not very soft and I don't think I would have liked the other type, but they do feel supportive. As always, appreciate the ease of purchasing through Zappos.
2008-04-28 07:01:15 Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed
Reviewer:
Janet
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Comfy but takes some wearing-in time to adjust to the footbed and arch support. I wore them too long at the beginning and suffered sore feet and legs.
2008-04-17 12:41:10 Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Pennsylvania
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
The shoe went to Israel -
We recently spent 2 and a half weeks touring Israel. It's very hilly in parts and rocky in others. I bought this shoe for the trip and it was a home run. The soft sole is great for rocky walking and with a bit of brushing, it looks good enough for a casual dinner out. Also, looked good with pants and skirts. I would recommend it for almost any walking situation.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Dansko and Think!
2008-03-25 12:17:15 Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed
Reviewer:
Elise
from Minneapolis, MN USA
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Comfy and easy to wear -
I got these shoes to replace my wool clogs for summer, and I *love* them! Like all Birkenstocks, they take a couple of days to break in, but it's soooo worth it. Incredibly comfortable, easy to slip on and off - I wear them every single day.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Haflinger or Stegmann clogs; anything by Dansko
2008-03-18 05:50:03 Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from New York, NY
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Really Comfortable -
I had previously owned a pair of Birkenstock Boston Clogs. These with the soft footbed are extremely comfortable, there is no "breaking in" time.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Clarks, Camper
2008-03-09 11:02:49 Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed
Reviewer:
Crysta
from New Jersey
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Great!!!
I decided to give these a try after my boyfriend raved about the comfort. He was definitely right, they are very, very comfortable. I find that I wear these over my Ugg slippers around the house more because I get better leg and knee support. He wears the high arch version and claims no other type shoe is out there that is more comfortable. These are a must, you will not want to take them off. Note: I'm a size 8 1/2 women’s, sometimes a wide width (depends on shoe and company)... anyway... I order the size 39 in narrow width and it was a perfect fit.
2008-03-06 13:38:59 Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed
Reviewer:
Erin
from Texas
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Fantastic Shoe!
I bought these shoes 2 weeks ago and can't take them off. I want to wear them everywhere! I have them in taupe suede and they look great with jeans or khakis. The soft footbed is definitely worth the extra $10. I bought them one size larger than my open toe Birkenstocks b/c my usual size cramped my toes. Zappos was great with the exchange and sent me the new size before I could even get the others in the mail!
2008-03-05 06:04:46 Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed
Reviewer:
Comfort Q
from USA
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Help for Plantar Fasciitis!
This is the only shoe that has helped my Plantar Fasciitis. I wear them around the house all the time, even when I get up at night. (Being barefoot is the enemy with PF!) The arch support and the heel cup can't be beat. I am sure other Birkenstock styles would work as well, but I prefer a closed toe. The quality of the shoe is excellent, as well as the craftsmanship. If you aren't familiar with Birkenstock the words "soft footbed" may lead you to believe it is a very cushy shoe. Not so, it really is just softer than the original footbed. I do think it runs a little smaller than the original footbed. I purchased the Cashmere color. It is about the same color as the handles of a Louis Vuitton hand bag. (Not that those two items go together, but just for color reference). I hope Birkenstock will make more styles in the Soft Footbed, it really is more comfortable than the original. Thanks Zappos for the WONDERFUL customer service.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: NAOT, THINK!
2008-03-03 10:15:40 Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed
Reviewer:
Christine
from Pennsylvania
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Wonderful -
These shoes are probably the most comfortable shoes I own!!!
I Love them!!!
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: All other birkenstocks
2008-03-01 21:59:05 Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed
Reviewer:
Heather, R
from Bath County, Virginia
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Great, but...
These shoes are wonderful, but you have to be willing to give them time to mold to your foot. The soft footbed is easier to break in than the original, but it still takes time and patience.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: z-coil
2008-02-24 16:20:17 Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed
Reviewer:
J. H
from Missouri
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Birkenstocks Clog -
Excellent clog - I love them, wear them all the time, and actually have them on now. Ordering shoes (and returning them if necessary) with Zappos could not be easier.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Any Birkenstock shoe will be great quality.
2008-02-12 07:24:29 Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from New York
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Soft Footbed is a change...
I purchased the Birkenstock new Soft Footbed for a more comfortable "around town" shoe. It seems to have better support and isn't so hard when standing for a long time. I haven't worn them out for long periods of time, but I think the new footbed is an improvement over the regular style. I had to buy a narrow width for this shoe-my older Birkenstocks were much narrower in the "regular" width.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Keene sandals
2008-02-06 08:19:34 Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed
Reviewer:
Julie B
from Iowa
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
I only wear Birkenstocks -
I have about 60 pairs of Birkenstocks and this is the first time I ordered the soft bed. They are very comfortable.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: None
2008-01-26 07:22:29 Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed
Reviewer:
Nicole
from Texas
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Best shoes ever!
We live in a house with all wood floors that can be brutal on our feet. The Birkenstocks soft footbed make walking around all day so comfortable!
2008-01-23 08:18:30 Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed
Reviewer:
Karen
from Raleigh, NC
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
The arch support is less noticeable in this version than the original, hard footbed version, but it is still adequate for me since I don't have a lot of "arch support issues" in general. The soft footbed originally takes up a lot of room inside the shoe but flattens out a little bit as you wear it. If you have extremely wide/chubby feet, this might be uncomfortable at first for you.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: My favorite comfort shoes are Danskos.
2008-01-22 06:51:21 Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed
Reviewer:
Michelle
from Myrtle Beach, SC
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Comfy -
If you are new to Birkenstock, I highly recommend getting the soft footbed. A lot more comfortable than the regular footbed. I wear a size 9.5 and I had originally ordered size 40, but they were a tad small, so I returned them and got the size 41. Perfect. I have a wide, flat foot and it is extremely difficult to get comfortable stylish shoes. I am extremely pleased with these shoes.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Naturalizer, Soft Spot
2008-01-18 07:43:57 Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Texas
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Like House shoes...
These shoes are so comfortable; it’s like wearing your house shoes out of the house! I did order the narrow and have narrow feet and they are a bit wide, but I think that is part of the fit. I wear wool socks which are thick and they are comfy. I couldn't run a race in them- they would fall off - ha! I am very happy with these! If your foot is average to narrow, I would order the narrow! I normally wear a 9 ½ and I had to order the 41.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Skechers and Daniel Green
2008-01-15 13:33:58 Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Illinois
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
SOO Comfortable -
I have plantar fasciitis and these shoes are the most comfortable shoes I've found. I wish I could wear them all day - everywhere.
2008-01-11 05:51:20 Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed
Reviewer:
Tanya
from Wauseon Ohio
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Comfort!!!
The shoes are great. By far the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. Zappos offers free shipping and quick delivery. I will definitely shop thru them again!
2008-01-10 07:24:03 Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed
Reviewer:
Patpat
from Colorado
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Great Birkies -
Unbelievably comfortable, and, for its type, not at all bad looking. It was great to find my size, too.
2008-01-10 07:22:59 Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Delaware
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Shoes for my granddaughters -
It was a few days from Christmas and I had not gotten to the store to purchase their Birks. A co-worker just received some shoes from Zappos and loved them. So I decided to place an order for my girl's shoes. The order process was very easy and the shoes arrived the next day!
The quality and fit were perfect and it saved me a trip to the mall.
2008-01-10 03:54:41 Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed
Reviewer:
Margi V
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
As comfortable as ever!
I have been wearing Birkenstocks since the 60s, and now that I am older I am really glad for the soft footbed in some of the styles. As the name implies, they are softer. Very comfortable from the beginning. Nice looking in their own way.
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