Customer Reviews Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed - Suede (Unisex)

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.

Not as much support as the regular (harder) sole. :( They do feel instantly "broken in" and comfortable in the footbed but I can tell they are not as supportive (feel it in my back and heels) so it makes me regret not just getting the regular ones. I do like the oiled brown leather look and it's wearing well, even with toddlers drawing letters with their nails on them they rub out. Note, the leather part (upper) is not broken in though. And for look, well, I'm a heels, booties, sassy-shoes gal by day and Birks are my at-home, save-my-back shoes (much to my hub's dismay) and are often worn as slippers of sorts. So they are not particularly attractive on a woman's foot but they work, and are comfortable but for $140 I'm wishing I would have gotten the regular footbed, (though perhaps someone with very sensitive feet would like this one) and possibly the suede upper instead. Footbed Size ran true to other Birks, though these were my first closed-toe so getting used to the harder leather all over has been an adjustment. For reference, I'm an 8.5 or 9 in heels, 9 or 9.5 in flats and I'm a regular (to a bit narrow) width. I got a 40 regular and am glad I didn't get narrow, especially with the closed toe fit difference.

Ordered a 40 Narrow, I have been told I have narrow feet, the last thing I wanted was these to stretch and slide off too easily. The Narrow width was great but the 40 was slightly too large. Trying a 39 hoping that it will be a perfect fit. I typically wear an 8.5-9 depending on the shoe brand and style. Buying them as an easy winter shoe for work. Typically wear snow boots and then change shoes inside.

I have been looking for shoes with more support and comfort lately and usually stayed away from Birkenstocks because I did not care for their styles. But I love the look and feel of my Bostons. My feet thank me every day I put them on.

These shoes are are very comfortable and supportive for working and walking with superior arch support.

I have worn Birkenstock Boston clogs for many years; this was the first soft footbed I tried. I loved the feel, but the shoe seems much smaller - perhaps due to the extra padding in the footbed? Unfortunately, I had to return them since they were just too small on my left foot ... right foot was perfect. It may be that you need to consider size differentials with the soft footbed, I don't know for sure. I ordered the Bern in its place with a soft footbed since people commented that they ran a little big, so I will see how these work when they arrive.

These shoes are as ugly as...well, you know. But my feet love them. Have heard about Birkenstock for years. I tried ordering them from another outlet, had a very disappointing run around to return the wrong order sent to me. I was introduced to Zappos online. Thought I would give the Birk Co. one more try. Because of Zappos there was no disappointment other than a hefty price tag for the more popular styles. Like I said, my feet enjoy them. Zappos, you rock with your service, and I knew I wouldn't have any problem with a return issue. Thank you.

I'm adding my voice to the chorus singing the praises of this shoe. Especially if you have foot problems, Birks are great, with the only problems I've experienced related to some difficulty keeping them on (as with all clogs) and the hardness of the cork-only footbed. Well, the Soft Footbed is a vast improvement over the old style, and that's the main thing I want to comment on in this review. The Soft Footbed still has the traditional shape with the heel cup, toe bar, and arch support, but it's much gentler on your feet. I have very flexible, bony feet (a problem which gets worse as you get older) and have had foot surgery on both feet, and a little padding in my shoes makes a huge difference. I still wear the old style footbed, but this soft one is so much more welcoming when you slip into it. If you're trying to decide whether to stick with the tried-and-true old style or try out the new softie, please do try the softer ones: same price, much better comfort, and hey, Zappos will let you return them if you don't like them. Order both and compare. I think I know which one you'll be returning. Oh, and another thing: with my very flat, slender feet, the adjustable strap and the narrow width, plus dropping down from 40 to 39, makes a perfect fit for me. Since most so-called "adjustable" straps really aren't, this is a rare advantage for the Birk Bostons.

True Comfort. What can I say other then this is a phenomenally comfortable shoe. They're the ultimate slipper, for both work and lounging. They even dress up surprisingly nice. That said they are still Berks, so they will never be on the cutting edge of fashion, which is the only reason I couldn’t give them a perfect 5 overall.

Boston Soft Footbed - I like this shoe, it's quite comfortable and the soft footbed is a pleasant surprise. I'm finding that the strap across the top needs to break in, but it's not bothering me enough to send them back. I have a number of Birkenstock sandals and found that they run bigger than the usual US shoe size.

Homely, but worth it- Sometimes you are just willing to compromise looks for comfort. I reach for these as soon as I get home from work. They really are more comfortable than barefoot. Mind you, I am talking about the soft foot bed version.

I would love to review the product but when they arrived, they were visibly worn. It is NOT ok to send used shoes on a sight that represents NEW shoes for full new shoe price. What happened to Zappos? Used to be such a wonderful company you could trust. Not anymore. Once this return goes through I will delete my Zappos account. This is crazy.

The size and fit were consistent. The material was not like the Birkenstock I have had in the past. I have bought the same pair a couple of times, but this time the suede was so soft it did not hold its shape. So when putting them on my feet the top of the shoe was laying in the sole of the shoe, so I can't slip my foot in without using my hands. It is inconvenient. I am contemplating sending them back for something else. Other than that they fit as always and thee quality seems the same.

It was too narrow and they were stained.

They are too narrow. And they were stained

Either the pair of black suede Bostons I received were worn or the black suede just looks dirty, but I am returning the pair I received. Will try again.

I always wear a 39, regular width Birkenstock. These were very large and too wide.

I have wide feet so not all Birkenstocks fit the same. These were beautiful black leather, but because they are stiff, they hurt my bunions and my hammer toe. I also did not like that for "slip ons", I had to bend down to put them on because the "tongue" was so floppy, it fell down every time I took them off. I love the look, but not the comfort. If they came in a wider, maybe, but I can't have my feet hurt.

I received these with no tag and in a generic box repackaged by Zappos. Obviously a return. Although, they do look nice and fit me well so I want to wear them around the house a little more but for now do feel they are keepers. This style is very soft and comfortable on the foot. Their only downside is they are hard to put on. Where you slide your foot into this shoe the suede collapses downward and always has to be lifted up to put shoe on. Would be nice if a soft piece of leather could be used to keep the suede from collapsing so it would be easier for the user to slip on. Suede for me seems more comfortable to wear than their oiled leather line. Have hard wood floors through out our home so the extra support is nice in this style.

I am a very senior lady with extremely narrow feet that have lots of issues. When it said soft bottom I thought they ment really soft like with some sort of foam or something. Nothing wrong with the shoes had I purchased them 20 years ago.

Like people have mentioned - the black suede arrived scuffed so be aware. Pretty unfortunate since I’ve been creeping on the site for months during the pandy. Decided to keep because they rarely have my size in any of the suede colorways in stock.

These shoes were excellent. They fit just like all my other Birkenstocks do. However, I did not like how shiny the leather was, and that is my reasoning for less stars overall and in style. I did purchase the same birkenstocks in an oiled leather. I prefer the muted tones to the shiny ones.