Customer Reviews Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed - Suede (Unisex)

Bought these to replace my Dansko work shoes as I’m pregnant and approaching my third trimester and they no longer fit me. I have several Arizona pairs in the soft footbed and got my usual size (which is 1 full size smaller than typical US sizes). These fit perfectly but because of the enclosed nature of the shoe, these fit tight across the top of the foot at first. However, after wearing these at home for a couple days, they felt sufficiently broken in.

These are great and I can’t wait to put them on after wearing high heels to work.

I am 33 weeks pregnant and these are the comfiest shoes ever! Definitely got happy feet!

My third pair of Birkenstocks (Boston). Just because. I have 2 in suede; the new ones are in oiled leather and they are my favorite shoes. No, you can’t wear them with everything; you just want to.

These were for my husband. I am a Birkenstock (regular footbed) lover and he wanted to try them. I have always found Birks to be true to size, but he found that he had to go up a size. I am not sure if the soft footbed runs a little smaller or they felt smaller because he has really wide feet. He loves them so far.

Got these, which I thought would be a fun #cloglife version of my beloved soft-bed rose gold Arizonas. They're just a tad too ugly, but perhaps could work on someone taller than me...sadly, they must go back.

- Great product - Looks and feels good - I usually wear a size 6 or 7 (ie: 39 or 40), but had to size down significantly to a size 36

The size was too short in the length. I normally wear a women's 10 and I ordered the 41 which should fit a size 10-10.5. I will bump up to the 42. Because the length is a bit short, the arch may not have aligned correctly to my arch and the shoe felt slightly uncomfortable. Hopefully, the next size up will feel more comfortable. The color/material, the oiled Habana is very neutral and earthy and will go with just about anything.

I was not impressed. Black suede was scuffed up .Padding in left heel was lumpy and uncomfortable. I sent it back Thanks Zappos for free returns

As a dental hygienist my day is pretty much an even split between sitting and standing. I am a Birk sandal fan through and through so I decided to venture out and try these for work. I wouldn't say that I was in love straight out of the box but I would say, just like any of there stiff leather shoes, they require a bit of break in time. Within a few weeks I noticed the leather start to soften and the bed start to form to my foot. I personally love them for my particular job now, if I hand to stand/walk on my feet all day I don't know that these would be the shoes for me. They do put a lot of pressure on the top of your foot after walking for bit, as the shoe itself it pretty heavy. Great quality though, I know that the shoes will definitely last longer and look better than any plastic slip on shoe of this style.

I know Birkenstocks would be wide, but still hoped that the strap and buckle would allow them to work for me if I wore thick socks. No such luck, they were still much too wide and generally felt huge. Also, my feet rolled inwards badly with no support compared to most other "moderate support" shoes I've tried.

The suede upper shoe has a significantly smaller toe box than the Amalfi leather upper. I need a large toe box so these were returned.

Very comfy and warm too. I got these for the winter so that my toes don't get cold from wearing Arizona style Birks. The suede is the best!

Got these shoes to wear working full-time as a baker, which means long days on my feet. I also have an injured ankle and a collapsing arch, so I need shoes with great support, as well as shoes that can accommodate my wide feet. These are super comfy right out of the box, the soft footbed is definitely worth it for those 11 hour days, and I still feel like my feet can breathe. Basically these are the third pair of Birks that I will essentially end up living in. I love them. My only complaint is that the mocha suede is a lot darker in person than in the photos, but I can live with that. Definitely recommend Birkenstocks of any sort.

I wear a 6.5/7 and the 37 Regular fit great. I have a somewhat wide forefoot, narrow heel, high instep, plantar fasciitis, and arthritis (knees and elsewhere). I have very sensitive feet and it's hard to find just the right shoes. The past two winters I've lived in Haflinger clogs (adjustable styles -- Journey, etc.) but come Spring I've had nothing but trouble finding something. I tried the Boston clogs last year -- in suede to allow for extra girth at my instep and they fit fine, but I just can't wear them walking around a lot. This year I decided to try the Boston clogs with the soft footbed and I'm so glad I did -- I've been wearing them for days with no break in. The softer footbed still provides excellent arch support and may have a little more metatarsal support. I've already ordered another pair in the smooth leather to see if they will fit as comfortably across my instep.

I have wide feet so I figured these would fit. No such luck. The outside of each arch support cut into the bottom of my foot! Very frustrating. I really liked the shoe except for that one issue. Thank goodness for Zappos easy return.

These seem to be a full size larger than what my shoe size is. I have to return and get the next size down.

Since a lot of people are writing about how this shoe works with various foot problems, I'll chime in. The leather is very thick and firm. I have hammertoes, which means some toes are drawn up so that the joint is more elevated than normal. The toebox of the Boston is toe-wigglingly, breautifully wide but not high, and this is the part of the shoe I'm breaking in. A blogger advised sanding the trouble spot just a bit (on the INSIDE!), applying a little coconut oil and wearing the shoes. I'm following this advice and it seems to be helping. So I don't expect an extended death battle between the uppers and my toes. They should be fully comfortable next week. The soft footbed is a cakewalk. As for the style, there is some disagreement about Birkenstocks generally, with some calling them ugly and others loving them. I think they're like bulldogs - homely, but with their own particular irresistability. This is not a shoe I would wear to work (standing on hard concrete 12 hours a shift) - only Joyas will do for that. But it's a pleasure to come home, put these on, and experience that wide toe box.

The shoe is great re comfort but the leather looks horrible. I thought it was fake.

I have these in both mocha and taupe. Very comfortable clogs.

Really don't like looking down at my feet in these shoes. Feel like a clown. Too wide and floppy, and I returned them.

I love my Birkenstock sandals, and have wanted a pair of clogs since my first pair. These deliver in comfort and convenience.

Do not believe that these were meant to be unisex. The arch is way out of place for a male. Extremely painful to try to wear

I ordered these in a 37 at first and they were way too big (I typically wear size 7). Then I returned them and ordered a size 36. They were too small. Frustrating. I could tell they would have been comfortable had the length of the shoe been correct. The 37 was huge, and the 36 was so small that my toes were pushing against the front of the shoe.