Customer Reviews Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed - Suede (Unisex)

Excellent arch support for my plantar fasciitis; however I am returning these and keeping the oiled leather Bostons because of the fabric.

I love the look. However, I ordered my usual size and they were HUGE. So I reordered a smaller size. Average width. Still big and WIDE! I am sorry to say returned the second pair and gave up. (As I didn’t get to wear them, I don’t know about comfort so I opted for 3 stars(in the middle)).

Going to try the shearling lined in a size up. These felt slightly smaller than the same size arizonas.

Comfortable but I just couldn't get past how ugly they are! Too ugly even for slippers.

I'm pleased with the purchase. They fit perfectly and enough room for me to wear socks when needed. I went on the Birkenstock website for the correct sizing guide. I would recommend doing that if you aren't sure how they should fit.

Fit was excellent, very supportive. As always, pleased with Birkenstock quality.

The Boston fit perfect length and width but I couldn’t keep it on my foot because my instep wasn’t high enough even with the buckle on the tightest hole.

I wanted to love these. I have a wide foot and they only come in narrow. The fit wouldn’t have been an issue, but when I walked the suede part on the side kept getting tucked inside. I wasn’t totally in love with the color, either. I have 6 pairs of birks, but wanted a winterish pair to keep my feet warm. Sadly I had to return.

I bought a pair of these Birkenstock clogs because of the excellent reviews, great sale price, and because I was looking for something comfortable to wear around the house. I usually wear a 9 to 9.5 in regular shoes and sandals, so I ordered a size 40 Narrow. The left clog fit my foot perfectly, but the right clog was a bit too small as my index toe kept hitting the edge of the footbed. The "narrow" width felt good given that my feet are a bit on the narrow side. Perhaps a size 41 would work better for the somewhat pointy shape of my feet, but that size wasn't available at a price I was willing to pay. Many thanks to Zappos for taking my return. Maybe I'll try Birkenstocks again the next time I see a good sale.

I will need to break them in, but they are dorky cute.

Typical Birkenstock....suede is softer than leather.

I love the comfort of Birkenstock’s. I usually get the narrow width. These seem a little wide for the usual narrow. I’ll need to punch another hole in the strap.

I have been wearing Birks for 48 years, different styles but with a few tried and true favs like the BOSTON and have been VERY HAPPY with them This pair is my newest "winter" acquisition, and they feel a bit smaller and narrower than the usual "regulars" I get for my wide feet, summertime foot swelling, and high instep I am still in the break in period (in my house wearing) so I can't say if they will live up to all the others' comfort and molding to my foot I've bought over the years, but I'm hoping they will, as with my back and foot issues, Birks are the ONLY shoes I wear now.

I wear a 40 in a Birk sandal and therefore the41 clog fit well. I take a narrow, so I could move the buckle one notch tighter. I was also advised to wear a thicker sock and this helped a lot.

They were very comfortable but too long so i sent them back and ordered a 39 instead.

The leather was too stiff for the top of my foot and irritated it as I tested out the shoe.

I was really excited to receive these but unfortunately my buckle was defective and the button holding it place was completely broken off (hence the 4 star rating, surprised due to the cost of the shoe!). Customer service was excellent and my new pair is on the way and issued me a $25 credit. I was able to get the black suede I originally wanted but was sold out (the taupe is lovely too and versatile). These are super comfortable, first time ordering narrow in Birks but glad I did because they look nice and slim. Soft foot bed feels great, they fit well with or without socks, perfect for fall!

What’s not to love about comfortable shoes....and Zappos. Birkenstock’s may not be uber-fashionable but boy do they feel great. Comfort is everything when you’re 61! I’ve got wide feet and the regular width is perfect. Thanks for speedy service Zappos. :-).

I don't have a "wide" foot, but regular Birkenstocks footbed just feels better, more "foot-shaped." I wear a 37 R in the Arizona sandal, and that seems to be the correct footbed with the Bostons. However, try as I might, I could not get these sandals to fit. The footbed felt great, but I couldn't walk in them, they wouldn't stay on my feet! (not a problem with the Arizonas). I tried a 37 N in the suede, and it was WAY too small-- and I realized, the Narrow width is actually about a half inch shorter than the regular. So, maybe the 38 Narrow will work for me. I'm hesitant though, because I do like being able to spread my foot out in the regular width... I might also try a 37 R in the oiled leather, as these are a bit stiffer and might allow me to walk in them. Thanks Zappos!

I'm a slim-footed 6.5 and there is NO way 37N is my size—I was swimming in them. 36N is too wide without socks but perfect with. It's a clunky looking shoe alright, but you know that already if you're buying Birkenstocks. Green suede is beautiful. Love the lightly cushioned footbed.

I love these Boston shoes...I have horrible feet to fit and these fit just fine. They are as comfortable as bedroom slippers!

I have worn Birks for many years! I must say that the soft footbed is a really major improvement! I would not order any more without the soft footbed! I must say that all Birks are great and comfortable to wear after they are broken in. I had a moment of indecision about the size of these Boston Birkenstocks. I have always worn a 38 in the many sandals I have worn. I was worried that these might not fit as I normally wear an 8 or 8.5 in any shoe. I am pretty sure these will work and wanted to wear with socks, they fit to my foot exactly, so will have to wait until they are worn more to get to wear with thin socks. I even like the color (Forest Green) which are really closer to a dark brown.

Perfect shoes if the weren't so narrow.I have narrow birkis and these are a lot more narrow.Other than that they are very comfortable.unfortunately back they go cause with my flat feet,they are not comfortable.Thank you wonderful zappos.

I usually order a size 40 standard width in Birks, but was afraid that this particular style would be too wide, so I ordered the same size, but narrow width. It's a bit snug, so when I order the black ones I'll order a size up. The narrow width seems to make to shoe shorter.

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.