Customer Reviews Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed - Suede (Unisex)
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79%"Felt true to size"
86%"Felt true to width"
58%"Moderate arch support"
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Really comfortable shoes! As fair warning, even though they are soft foot bed shoes they will require a week or so of wearing before you break them in. After that, though, these shoes are awesome. Great service from Zappos. They showed up next day at my house.
Aaron, Zappos Customer,
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These shoes are very comfortable and help very much with foot pain caused by heel spurs and plantar fasciitis. My foot doctor recommended them to me, to put on first thing in the morning, and they really have helped.
Ann W, Zappos Customer,
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I\'ve always wanted a pair of Birks but was hesitant because of the cost. One day I decided enough was enough and took the plunge, and I don\'t regret it for a second! After reading the reviews and taking their sizing recommendation to heart, I got my Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed in Taupe and in size 39. A week later, my shoes arrived and I was so excited to get them on! They felt a little roomy, but Birks emphasized room for the toes so I didn\'t worry about it too much. They are super comfy and now I wear them every day. The shoes are especially amazing after a night of wearing heels! You\'ll love them, trust me.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I purchased these for a middle school child. She keeps talking about how soft they are to wear. She has had this style in the past, but not the soft footbed. She is a huge fan. Her orthopedic doc was so pleased to see her in supportive shoes, not flip flops.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These shoes are GREAT! Comfortable, and go with everything! I couldn\'t be happier. I have not taken them off, wear them to work, errands and even walked for miles on recent trip and couldn\'t believe how comfortable they are. Will definitely buy another pair!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I wanted these shoes for years and finally invested. They are great except that you really have to work with your toes to keep the darn things on your feet! At first I thought it was a size problem and that mine were too big, but I went so far as to exchange for the next size down and that wasn't it. It's just the way they fit. Very loose and the band that holds them in place across your foot is quite far forward for my foot. I even tend to trip. As long as I keep them on for short distances, I'm all set, but I couldn't wear them for walking around town at any length, which is disappointing. I love the way they look and the comfort for short distances is just fine.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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My order arrived very quickly. I ordered the brown and black in the same style and I am very happy. Birkenstocks are one of the few brands that I find comfortable and this style was hard to find locally so I had to order online. Even thought they are suede, I sprayed them and they are fine, water beads up.
I'd also recommend:
Simple brand shoes are also very comfortable
Cindy Q, Zappos Customer,
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I'm expecting a baby in January, and as my Birkenstock sandals got me through the summer in comfort I decided to order the Bostons for the winter. The new soft foot bed is amazing! I have a no shoes in the house rule and I've been breaking it because they are better than slippers! I had to order a size up from my sandals, so you might want to take that into consideration if you're planning to wear with winter socks. Awesome shoe!
Lynn, Zappos Customer,
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Birkenstock Boston clogs/shoes are wonderful. I highly recommend them. Bostons are very comfortable. No break-in was needed. I was able to wear these shoes for 9 hours straight out of the box. I ordered my regular Birkie size and the fit was excellent. Boston = Comfortable, Zappos = Service.
I'd also recommend:
London
Shane B, Zappos Customer,
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Duck feet, but comfortable -
I bought this shoe to help with my foot condition called Morton's Neuroma, and as far as that's concerned, it helps a lot! Plus I also have heel spurs too, and it helps with that also, but they are not cute or attractive in the least. But when you have as many problems as I do I’ve learned not to be picky. Birkenstocks do take some getting used to. There is a breaking in period, and you can develop blisters from that, but after they feel great and really support my feet like no other show can. I will be buying more! And thank you Zappos for the free OVERNIGHT SHIPPING! What a god send for people with problem feet!
I'd also recommend:
Soft, Dansko
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Nice -
These shoes are awesome. I highly recommend the soft beds over the normal ones. The narrow width fits me great! I like to wear these shoes with jeans with or without socks.
Danny B, Zappos Customer,
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They are sooooo comfortable!
This is the first Birkenstock I have bought with the soft bed. OH MY GOSH!!!! They are sooooo comfortable barefoot or with socks!!! They not only feel great, they LOOK great too! I sprayed them with a Scotchguard kind of protection and I expect to wear and enjoy them for a very long time to come!!!! Now I want another pair in a different color!!!! The trick is knowing your correct size. They tend to run large.
Charli, Zappos Customer,
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Very comfortable shoes -
I have a pair of Birk sandals that I've had forever. I wanted something w/ a closed toe. They required almost no break-in. They felt great to start. I am so glad that they come in a narrow. That plus adjustable strap makes them a perfect fit.
I'd also recommend:
Birk sandals
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Love the soft footbeds -
There is virtually no 'wear-in' period for any the soft footbed Birkenstocks I have owned. I wore a new pair to walk around a city sightseeing and had no problems with them. I recently got a Boston pair because I wanted a sandal substitute for colder weather. I got what I asked for: Birkenstocks comfort plus warm toes. They feel just like my Floridas. I did have some issue the first day with the side suede by the strap folding under my arch, but that stopped happening within that first day. I purchase Birkenstocks in size 37 narrow and normally wear a US 6.5 medium width.
I'd also recommend:
Any Birkenstocks soft footbed - especially Floridas
Lindsay, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
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2 sizes tried -
I wear a size 12 (women's) and tried both the 45 narrow and 44 narrow. The 44 narrow actually felt like a narrow, so I kept those. Very comfy except sometimes the side pieces fold in on my feet.
I'd also recommend:
Dansko
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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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.
I'd also recommend:
Clarks
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
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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.
I'd also recommend:
Crocs
Cheryl, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
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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.
I'd also recommend:
Haflinger or Stegmann clogs; anything by Dansko
Elise, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
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Wonderful -
These shoes are probably the most comfortable shoes I own!!!
I Love them!!!
I'd also recommend:
All other birkenstocks
Christine, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
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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.
I'd also recommend:
Any Birkenstock shoe will be great quality.
J. H, Zappos Customer,
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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.
I'd also recommend:
Skechers and Daniel Green
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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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.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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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!
Tanya, Zappos Customer,
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Great Birkies -
Unbelievably comfortable, and, for its type, not at all bad looking. It was great to find my size, too.
Patpat, Zappos Customer,
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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.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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