Customer Reviews Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed - Suede (Unisex)

This is my first pair of 'closed toe' Birkenstocks. I usually buy the flip-flop or double strap version. I wear a 6W or 6WW in almost all shoes and so the 'open' versions of Birkenstocks work well for me. The suede on these will stretch a little. I've been wearing them (with socks) around the house in an attempt to get the suede top to stretch. The footbed works great - just like the flip flop versions - but the top is a little tight. Not sure if going up a size would have helped but note that if you have a wide (or chubby) foot these are a little tight.

Very comfortable shoes but I can never tell what size to get. I tend to order Birkenstock sandals a half size “small” per their size chart and am unsure of which way to go when it comes to the clogs and closed toe shoes.

The only thing I didn't like about this shoe is that it isn't really a slip-on as I would like because the tongue area of the shoe collapses (suede) so that you must fiddle with the shoe to put it on.

The footbed fit me perfectly but I flopped out of slide because the upper didn't get narrow enough for my foot, even when adjusted buckle to tightest fit.

They are extremely well made and comfortable. They are not, however "mink suede". The color is more mustardy, less mink. Initially I was not happy, but the color works for my wardrobe and so I kept them. Just know that you will not get the color advertised if you order the "mink suede". For comfort, they can't be beat.

Fit was ok but I guess I am not a narrow!

The shoe in general is very comfortable. I returned them though because the suede on the top of the shoe looked slightly worn and felt thin, they seemed used but someone did a good job of cleaning them. Ordered another pair directly from Birkenstock and the quality was very different.

The regular footbed in narrow is impossible to find. I’m trying the soft bed. I much prefer the original. The added layer of foam makes your foot higher and slip out more easily. It’s also not leaving enough room to wear the clog with socks. I don’t know why Birkenstock keeps making these soft beds, it goes against the whole idea of the company‘s original shoe. I am not sure if I’m keeping this yet, they are gorgeous, however. Love the rose buckle on the Habana color.

I love these birks! They’ve now become my daily wears. I’m glad I sized down. I’m usually a 9 but I went with the 41(US men’s 8-8.5) and honestly I can already tell they’ll feel better once broken in.

This is my second pair of Boston Soft Footbed clogs. I have had a pair in brown suede for years and wanted a black pair as well. These are extremely comfortable. The only change I notice is that the older pair has a stiffer upper so that you can just slide your foot into them. The new pair appears to be a softer material, so you have to hold it up to slide your foot into the shoe. Still very comfortable.

I have had this style in Birkenstock before, but just not in suede. I like the suede better than the leather I have had before because it is even softer agaist the toes. I wear these every day, and I know they will last a good long time.

The footbed of this shoe was perfect. Just like all my other Birkenstocks. I couldn't change to a narrow at all. With that said, the top was loose and didn't cover my feet as well as I liked, making the shoe loose and floppy on my foot. If I were to keep them, I'd have to punch another hole in the suede. The suede was ultra soft and the footbed was perfect, it was just too floppy and loose on my foot. I also ordered the leather Boston birkenstocks and they have a tighter fit on my foot. I will send back the suede and keep the leather ones.

In open toed Birkenstocks I wear a 39. I’m thinking a 40 would be better in these, as my toes are right at the end of the shoe. But they are very soft and comfortable. Hoping I can find the right size.

Never having purchased Birkenstock’s before, I was hesitant to take the plunge based on so many positive, yet mixed reviews, in addition to the quite hefty price tag. I wear a Woman’s 9, regular width and based on the reviews, bought them in the narrow width. They are true to size and were fine in the width. I’m definitely perplexed, however, at the notion of these having a soft footbed, as per the title and description. If these are soft, I really wouldn’t want to know how the original footbed feels. They feel quite hard and unforgiving. I am willing to give them the chance to break in as numerous reviews suggest is necessary. Word of caution, the dark brown leather has stained my socks. That’s not a deal breaker in my book. Lastly, I have plantar fasciitis, and this brand comes recommended for this condition. They do have some arch support and I would say they are helpful in regards to pain relief.

I ordered narrow and hoped it would be so. I have to pull the buckle up a few notches to make it tighter still. It’s still a nice slide. Happy with the color and length.

I ordered two different sizes since I wasn't sure which size I needed. I was surprised to see that the suede of one pair appeared scuffed, the other pair was pristine. I am returning the scuffed pair, which turned out not to be the correct size for me anyway. I will continue to be a Birkenstock fan -- but I would like my Birks to look new, at least for a little while.

I typically wear a size 6.5 - 7 in women's shoes. I ordered a size 37 in these shoes because Birkenstocks run large. I have plantar fasciitis and these shoes feel amazing on my feet. However, they are very wide and I had to tighten the strap as far as it would go because I was having problems with the clog flopping off of my feet like a flip flop. Initially, I was going to return these and purchase them in the narrow size, but I decided to keep them because my feet, knees, hip, and back were killing me and I needed to take Motrin every 4 hours. Once I put these clogs on, the constant ache I felt throughout my body started to go away and for that reason, I decided to keep them and wear them to work. Another small issue is that the black dye used to dye the suede turned my socks black. If you are like me and you have feet problems, I definitely recommend getting a pair of Birkenstocks. Just keep in mind that the regular size is very wide and if you normally wear a medium in shoes you can probably comfortably wear your normal size in a narrow fit.

I accidentally ordered the narrow. I need the regular width. The narrow is really narrow. I think I have an average foot. I'm returning the 39 narrow. The 39 regular in sandals is perfect. I'm not sure what the closed toe will do with the soft footbed. I ordered a 39 and 40 regular. Will try both for length and ultimately return one of them. I also didn't like the taupe color. I was hoping for a darker neutral. I ended up ordering black. They'll go with everything and hide dirt better.

I bought and wore these when I worked in a retail store that had concrete floors and wore them with socks. I was mostly behind the counter, so not very many people saw them. I got black in size 38, i am normally a size 7 B/M all other shoes. They served their purpose, close toed and good support, but I wouldn't call them stylish. The big toe end is has a bubble shape that reminds me of the yellow Mickey Mouse shoes.

My size range is 8.5-9.0 and I bought the 42, but had to return them as they were a little too big. I went for the 41 and it fits perfectly. This is my 4th pair of Birks and understand it takes a while for them to mold to your feet and break in. Bostons are my favorite because I can wear them year-round.

Review from a guy, in the South... It took me 3 tries to get the Boston's I needed. Originally I ordered the 43 Regular, which is the size of my Arizona's, in the oiled leather. I have very wide feet and the 43 put pressure on the outside of my foot which was unpleasant. Next I ordered the Amalfi Leather (Oiled Leather was out of stock at the time) in the 44 Regular. I now had both orders so I walked around the house with each size on a foot. Almost gone was the pressure with the slight additional width (3-4 mm) and they were not too long so they fit ok and I can wear light socks in the 44 on cold days. However, the Amalfi Leather was noticeably stiffer as compared to the Oiled Leather. When I checked online the Oiled Leather 44 Regular was again in stock so I ordered them and they should work fine. I also considered the Suede which I believe is softer than the Oiled Leather, but Suede is just not my style. This confirmed my experience when buying my Arizona's locally last year when I began buying better shoes due to an occurrence of Plantar Fasciitis. For reference I wear a 10.5-2E in my HOKA "Tennis" Shoes. My Birkenstock size is between a 43 & 44 and b/c it's a sandal, 43 Regular is fine in the Arizona and I also have the 43 Regular in the Arizona EVA, (instead of flip-flops) and now my Plantar Fasciitis is gone.

I first ordered my Bostons in a size 42 narrow because I wear a size 11 average width in women's. When the first pair arrived, they were perfect as far as width but far too short in length. My entire heel hung out the back. I quickly returned them and ordered a 43. Unfortunately, the oiled leather wasn't available in 43 narrow so I got stuck ordering mocha suede. The 43 narrow arrived today and they fit well even with thick, boot socks. These are my first pair of Birkenstocks, so I'll have to see how it goes. I wanted a comfortable pair of shoes to wear this Fall, and these appear to fit the bill. My only complaint about the suede vs the oiled leather is the suede arrived looking very worn. I checked the bottoms of the shoes and they appear to be new and unused, so I'll keep them.

I originally ordered the 42R, but they seemed way too small, so I ordered the 43R. It fit lengthwise, but it was still too narrow. I normally wear 11-12 and sometimes B and sometimes W. I was disappointed these did not fit.

Over the years I've had at least a couple of pairs of Birkenstock sandals which I've loved, however the soft footbed and the enclosed style are new to me. I love the soft footbed! It is just as supportive as the regular style but it has a bit of soft cushioning and felt great right out of the box. I did find the leather uppers required some breaking in but after a week or so of wearing they are feeling much better. I'm sure that the leather is going to wear like nails so for me, it was worth it. I have big feet and normally wear a women's size 11 wide. I find that the 42 regular in Birkenstocks fits me great. And Zappos, you are the best! These shoes were at my door less than 24 hours after I placed my order. Amazing!

The top of the shoe seemed short for my size 11 foot. It didn't come close enough to my ankle so it looked a little off and the lack of foot coverage made it feel loose and less secure while walking. This seem like that problem you sometimes get with larger sizes where they shoe bed bigger, but the top portion stays the same from size to size.