Customer Reviews Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed - Suede (Unisex)

Bostons are a classic style, and probably the first thing other than sandals that people think of when they hear Birkenstock. For a clog, I think they are very cute - simple and unoffensive. I used to wear Birks all the time. I have high arches and numerous past ankle injuries, and Birkenstocks helped me to maintain proper alignment and reduced my pain. For some reason, after my last pair wore out, I decided to wear different shoes for work. I did this for a few years, and I can tell you that my feet and ankles have suffered for it. I recently splurged on these clogs and I could feel the difference immediately. It did take me a few days to readjust to them - these years without proper support took their toll on my foot alignment. However, I am coming home feeling less fatigued, not limping or struggling to walk. It's clear that I do need to stick with Birkenstocks for work and long days on my feet! This was my first time trying the soft footbed. I was worried that it might be less supportive, but thankfully, that is not the case! These are not soft and squishy by any means. They have a bit more cushion to them, but are every bit as supportive as the originals! I think they were also faster to break in! I'm very glad that Birks are back in style right now, because they are truly amazing shoes, especially for those of us with foot and ankle problems!

Totally old school. Totally high quality. Totally comfortable. Totally practical.

These may not be the prettiest, but they are the comfiest! I’m a runner and work out often so, my feet tend to hurt. These are supportive and feel great on. They’re wonderful as both shoes to wear out of the house and as slippers inside as well. Definitely worth it because Birkenstocks last forever!

These fit and look as advertised. I got the Mink suede in size 41N (I'm usually a size 9.5/10M) and they are so comfortable, I've been wearing them every day since the moment they arrived. Plenty of wiggle room in the toe box and the soft footbed isn't as fatiguing after a full day's wear as my other Birks with the classic footbed can be. Haven't tried them with socks yet, but I think once the suede breaks in and gives a little, these will work great for cooler weather, too.

The leather rubbed the top of my toe knuckle. Had to return.

Love Birkenstock’s! Have about 20 pairs of them. Wanted black soft bed Boston’s in narrow but they don’t make a narrow. Thought I would give the regular hoping they would fit with socks. Sadly they were still too wide.

Love my Birks. Remember they run larger than your average shoe size

I am a surgeon and am on my feet every day. These shoes are comfortable and very well made. Helps with my plantar fasciitis as well.

My 5th pair. I can no longer wear the Arizona sandals thanks to my Fred Flintstone feet. My 3rd toe on both feet were hitting the rim of the foot bed. The Boston clogs are my favorite in life. I got the soft foot bed. I like it better than the regular hard ones. I gotta be comfortable! Worth every penny.

Can't go wrong with Birkenstocks...my second pair of Boston's. I hope they always keep the regular width!

This was a gift to my son who loved it.

So, I was a wanna be city kid growing up in a small hippy-esque town and have... feelings about Birkenstocks. However, I took up running a couple years ago and am starting to have a lot of heel pain. It took a bunch of almost-buys before I pulled the trigger and got these. OMG. Life changing. I wear these all day in the house and my heel pain has dissipated. My poor feet have almost forgiven me. I went with the narrow fit and am so glad I did as I think the wider width would have been too sloppy on my B width foot, especially if the leather stretched.

I bought these for casual support around the house and am about to just start wearing them everywhere

Size 37, width is regular. These are the most comfortable pair of shoes I own. They are on the ugly side, but what they lack in looks they more than make up for in comfort.

The Boston is my favorite Birkenstock style. I have owned several pairs over the past 50 years and love them.

Awesome

My son loves these! He had the sandals but now he can’t stop wearing these.

These shoes are so comfortable and easy to dress up or down. Highly recommended!

Since trying the Boston (soft footbed) style they are my new 'go to' shoes. They are vert comfortable and the toe bar feels great so I alternate between several pairs. Unfortunately, I haven't had luck finding any Birk sandals that feel quite as good. I had a bunionectomy and osteotomy on my left and have a bunion on my right. Hard finding shoes that fit and feel good. I'm so thankful for Zappos!

LOVE Birkenstocks, unfortunately I have been waiting for these for so long in a narrow that I thought I'd take the chance and purchase a regular width...WELLLLL that was a mistake! Even being able to tighten the buckle, they were slipping off. So I have to wait..its been like FOREVER! Thank you as always Zappos for being and EXCELLENT Source for me!

I usually don’t spend this much on a pair of shoes but thought I’d give them a try . I wear Birk sandals so I live the support .. these are super soft and supportive! Love how they feel . Hoping they stay this padded

Good

Fits well. I would prefer a little more snug if a fit, but am able to wear socks with them, so I’m happy.

it was a gift for a 75 year old lady and she was thrilled. Had never owned a pair of birks before