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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Bought shoe for Grandson\'s BD as he requested. Came a little short for him but had no trouble exchanging. The replacement came in only one day. What service. He wears them all the time---great shoe.
MaryAnn O, Zappos Customer,
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Excellent shoes. Ultimately comfortable. Better yet Zappos had a great price and delivered fast. Make sure to order the right size; Birks have to be fitted with enough room to conform correctly. The Zappos fitting chart is on the mark. Thanks!
Adam O, Zappos Customer,
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Wow! I cannot believe how over priced they are on this page! Go to the Birkenstalk store and these clogs are much cheaper. What a rip off!
Amy M, Zappos Customer,
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I have had these shoes before but they were lost in a move so I replaced them. These are the best Birks ever. I love the color and the style of them. Just be careful not to get them wet.
I'd also recommend:
merrel, rocket dog
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I have tons of Birks! I bought these to wear for the winter here in Japan. I love them; they are so comfortable and they just look cozy and comfortable. I always get compliments on all my Birks and my kids love them, too! They love theirs! Enjoy.
I'd also recommend:
Uggs
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed -
I have chronic Achilles tendon pain, and cannot wear shoes with a heel. These clogs are great! They are very comfortable, and with slacks, look almost like "real" shoes. The soft footbed is very comfortable, and this shoe is wide enough for my size C width feet. I would like to be able to purchase the same shoe in a smooth leather.
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Crocs are OK for more casual wear, but don't look as good as the Birkenstocks.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Wore Crocs to work every day until the tread was pretty much worn through! Needed some new shoes, and thought I would try Birkenstocks again (had the double strap sandal back in high school) to see if it would help w/ my lower back pain and plantar fasciitis. I bought the wool w/ soft footbed for work and loved them so much, bought the tan suede for wearing around town. The soft footbed is absolutely incredible. All Birks should have this option! My only complaint is that the rivet/grommet on the inner part of my wool clog ripped out. I think it's just the material...since the wool is so much softer than the suede. In the process of getting it repaired now. Overall, comfortable, functional, very well made shoe. Highly recommend and well worth the money!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Perfect slip on shoe -
Soft upper, soft footbed, great arch support, wide toe box. Super construction. It fits on the large size because of the width. I wear a 9EE in New Balance running shoes and a size 41 regular width in these.
I'd also recommend:
Birkenstocks!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Birks Boston -
I wanted something to slip into when I come home from work. The Boston does the trick with added bonus: the cork bed is comfortable and supportive. Even with the open back, I can still go up and down steps if I am mindful of what I'm wearing as the contoured cork bed helps retain the shoe. I am completely satisfied with this shoe for the purpose that I bought it for. However, I found that I am wearing it more and more. First, around town for errands and then over to friends house, etc. I guess that really says it. These are comfortable and casual... I ordered the narrow based on the advice of the Zappos rep (great service).
I'd also recommend:
cole haan
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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VERY Comfortable Shoe -
This is a very comfortable shoe. I have Birkenstocks with the regular footbed but the soft footbed is my favorite--no break-in time at all -- instant comfort when you put them on. I have 3 different styles of Birkenstocks with a soft footbed and don't plan to go back to the regular footbed. The only complaint I have is that they stretch a lot so if your foot is narrow (like mine) you may need to put more holes in the strap.
I'd also recommend:
Any other Birkenstocks
Deedee, Zappos Customer,
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Boston SOFT footbed -
My husband LOVES these shoes. Our golden retriever ate the first one (3 times). Finally the shoemaker couldn't fix it anymore.
Now my husband received this pair for Christmas - and hasn't taken them off! Our dog has been warned not to eat this pair!
I'd also recommend:
Arizona
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Kudos for Zappos -
Ordered Birkenstock Boston soft footbed at 9:00 PM, they were on my doorstep next day. They are so comfortable, I wear them to work on days I don't have court. (I am an attorney.) In fact, I did wear them one day to court.
I'd also recommend:
Eccos
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The shoe went to Israel -
We recently spent 2 and a half weeks touring Israel. It's very hilly in parts and rocky in others. I bought this shoe for the trip and it was a home run. The soft sole is great for rocky walking and with a bit of brushing, it looks good enough for a casual dinner out. Also, looked good with pants and skirts. I would recommend it for almost any walking situation.
I'd also recommend:
Dansko and Think!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Really Comfortable -
I had previously owned a pair of Birkenstock Boston Clogs. These with the soft footbed are extremely comfortable, there is no "breaking in" time.
I'd also recommend:
Clarks, Camper
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Fantastic Shoe!
I bought these shoes 2 weeks ago and can't take them off. I want to wear them everywhere! I have them in taupe suede and they look great with jeans or khakis. The soft footbed is definitely worth the extra $10. I bought them one size larger than my open toe Birkenstocks b/c my usual size cramped my toes. Zappos was great with the exchange and sent me the new size before I could even get the others in the mail!
Erin, Zappos Customer,
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Great, but...
These shoes are wonderful, but you have to be willing to give them time to mold to your foot. The soft footbed is easier to break in than the original, but it still takes time and patience.
I'd also recommend:
z-coil
Heather, R, Zappos Customer,
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I only wear Birkenstocks -
I have about 60 pairs of Birkenstocks and this is the first time I ordered the soft bed. They are very comfortable.
I'd also recommend:
None
Julie B, Zappos Customer,
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Best shoes ever!
We live in a house with all wood floors that can be brutal on our feet. The Birkenstocks soft footbed make walking around all day so comfortable!
Nicole, Zappos Customer,
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Fabulous -
There’s not much to say that hasn't already been said. These are excellent shoes. I do notice I have to work a little harder to keep them on my feet than with open toe Birkenstock styles. The soft footbed is really, really nice and the fact that they come in narrow is great.
I'd also recommend:
Dansko, Frye, Ariat
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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No break-in period -
This is my first pair of soft footbed Birkenstocks and they're comfortable. They really aren't that different than the regular footbed, in my opinion.
I've been buying Birkenstocks for years and have noticed that the sizing seems to be smaller than my earlier pairs.
I'd also recommend:
Eccos
Sandy W, Zappos Customer,
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Wide -
I ordered the 40/Regular as I was planning to wear thick socks and my feet are on the wider side of regular. But even with my thick socks, I was swimming in these shoes. Will re-order in 40/narrow.
Lauren, Zappos Customer,
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I'm a hero -
My daughter has a size 11/W foot. Needless to say, finding shoes at the shoe store is next to impossible. ZAPPOS to the rescue. We have ordered several times. She loves her new Birkenstocks. They were a hit when she unwrapped them Christmas morning and I was her hero.
Donna
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Great Birkenstock Clog!!
I have never been able to wear the Birk clogs because I have a narrow foot, but because Zappos offers the narrow - now I can wear them!!! These are soft in the toe area, and I need that for ingrown toe nail, and they fit well enough since they are narrow! Thanks Zappos!!
I'd also recommend:
Any other Birkenstock
Adnil7, Zappos Customer,
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Fantastic -
This is my first pair of Birkenstock shoes. I am very happy with them, I put them on when I get out of the bed and I don't take them off until i go to bed. They are very comfortable.
Gloria J, Zappos Customer,
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A very good shoe -
My first Birkenstock. Comfortably stylish. I would buy three more pair if I had the funds.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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