Customer Reviews Birkenstock Boston (Unisex)
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Customer Fit Survey:
79%"Felt true to size"
80%"Felt true to width"
79%"Excellent arch support"
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My first pair and thy feel great and are getting better as I brake them in.
Yes I will get another pair. Don't know about getting them re healed, I think that trade is long gone.
Kenneth K, Zappos Customer,
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I've been wearing these shoes for several weeks now. I have plantar facitis and wear orthodics in my gym shoes at work. I'm not supose to go bare foot anymore so I wear these around the house. They feel good. If in question about your size, get the bigger size. I think they're ugly but they feel so good on my feet I'll look past it.
Julie, Zappos Customer,
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Fantastic shoes. Be sure to get them in your size, though; if they are a too big or too small, they won't fit your foot right and they are extremely uncomfortable. I put a stain stopper and water proofer on mine and a month later (wearing them almost every day) they still look brand new.
I'd also recommend:
Sanuk
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I was making a direct replacement of a 10 year old pair of Birk's. Ordered the same style and size, but these were wider. I went to a Birkenstock store and tried on a few pairs; somehow I am now a size larger and narrow! Another woman was there with the exact story! It seems like these are wider than a decade ago. Still love 'em, just needed to adjust.
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Haflinger
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I have an old pair of these that I have worn for years, which I will now use as my house shoes. If I am awake I have these on. I love them, they are the most comfortable that I have ever worn.
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Mephisto
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Birkenstocks came quickly. Got exactly what I ordered. The product was exactly what I wanted at a good price. I would order from Zappos again in a heartbeat. Very efficient, fast service.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I've worn Birkenstock sandals for several years, but this is my first pair of "winter" Birkenstock. They are a little wider than I expected, but fine with socks as I'd planned to wear them.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Wonderfully comfortable and great looking. Nice suede fabric. Although I wear a medium width normally, in Birkenstock the narrow is fine - and the shoe doesn't look clunky. I wear a women's 11 or 11.5 in a regular shoe; the 42 feels perfect.
Patricia, Zappos Customer,
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I bought this pair of Birkies for my daughter and she loves them. They are comfortable and she can wear them with jeans or dress pants.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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We already know Zappos shipping and return policy is the best in the industry! I bought this Birk for my brother and I hear he loves the fit and comfort. He chose this soft sole over the conventional Birk for comfort.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I am a huge Birkenstock fan. I've been wearing them since I was in high school (about 20 years!). Since I use them as my house shoes, this style is my favorite. Cool enough in the summer, with thick socks -- warm enough in the winter, and I don't look like a total goofball if I forget to change shoes before hitting the grocery store. I wear a 9.5 or 10 normally, but I always wear a 39 in Birks. Where I ordinarily enjoy a little extra toe room in other shoes, I like my Birks to fit my feet exactly. Some folks say that the soft Birks run smaller, but they all fit the same on me. These are a little tougher to break in because the Havana Oiled is a thick leather, but it's well worth it. They are good looking, durable, and extra-ordinarily comfortable. Thanks, Zappos!
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Mephisto
Hanna, Zappos Customer,
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Just got this shoe today. This shoe is super comfortable right out of the box. It runs true to size. I wear an 8 1/2 the size 39 fits perfectly. I think these are well worth the money. You won't be disappointed. The color is really pretty too. I'm very happy with this shoe.
I'd also recommend:
Keene, Born, Ariat, Noat, Merrel,
RC I, Zappos Customer,
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These are more comfortable than the regular Boston style! I put these on right out of the box and spent the rest of the day running errands. My feet felt fantastic at the end of the day! I'm going to get them in black too. As usual Zappos delivered them quickly! I highly recommend these if you have a high arch and instep like me.
Sue H, Zappos Customer,
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I was pleasantly surprised on how quick I received the shoes. They were exactly what I was looking for. Pricing was comparable to other websites. Information on returns was included so I knew if I did not like them I could easily return them. Great service and great shoes.
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Merrill
Jim R, Zappos Customer,
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I wear Birkenstock's for over 40 years now and I always feel good about it.
It is pricy bad justified.
The quality is good and stately.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Great shoes! I bought them for my daughter who spends a lot of time on her feet and needs arch support. These shoes were just what we needed to replace a pair of imitations.
I'd also recommend:
Hush puppies, clarks, merrell
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These do feel wider than my sandals of the same size. A half size smaller would have been perfect.
FMC, Zappos Customer,
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Great shoes. I had a pair of these 30 years ago and then never replaced them. They feel great on my feet, I wear them around the house instead of slippers, on weekends going to Farmer's Market, etc.
Walter P, Zappos Customer,
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I just bought myself a pair, and I love it! It offers great arch support (I have low arches), and it fits comfortably. It does, however, take a bit of time to break into Birks.
I'd also recommend:
Vibram Five Fingers.
Rachael T, Zappos Customer,
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My second pair of these over the last 20 years. Comfortable and easy on/off and the leather means I can step in wet grass or walk light rain without getting soaked. Good toe protection. A little on the ugly side with the buckle but normally my jeans covers that. Wish they had a slightly more feminine version of these, but really likes the oiled leather for durability and protection. I tried a suede version of these years ago and the dye from the leather stained my socks and they got soaked pretty quickly in damp temps.
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Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Great shoe, with or without socks. After the initial break in period, they're now the most comfortable shoes that I own.
I'd also recommend:
Clarks, Ecco
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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My mom has been through two pairs of these, she actually took my pair as her first Birkenstock shoes. I was shocked since we don't see eye-to-eye on anything fashion-related. Anyway, she loves her Bostons. Be sure to seal the cork soles with a Birkenstock Cork Life or a similar brand, or you will have to replace them sooner than expected. Fabulous arch support!
I'd also recommend:
Born, Dansko, Mephisto
M A, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
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Awesome shoe. Order down a size. I had so many issues after a prior foot surgery but between these, my Birkenstock sandals and regular foot massage - my feet have never felt better. Sloppier look than the Danskos but comfort over style any day!
I'd also recommend:
Birkenstock sandels
Jenni F, Zappos Customer,
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As always Birkenstocks are the most comfortable shoe I have ever worn. Zappos has a very good selection and the service is incredible. Fast, accurate and very reasonable S&H. I will be back!
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Marty L, Zappos Customer,
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Really like the shoes, but they do not look like the picture! They are much shinier. I even thought that I had been sent the wrong product at first, and returned them. The second pair was the same. I still like them, just know that they look more like the picture for "oil rubbed leather".
Wes H, Zappos Customer,
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