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Customer Reviews Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed - Suede (Unisex)

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Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed - Suede (Unisex)

Review Breakdown:

74%5Rated 5 stars out of 5

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7%1Rated 1 star out of 5

Customer Fit Survey:

79%"Felt true to size"

86%"Felt true to width"

58%"Moderate arch support"

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runs 1/2 size short. too bulky for my thin foot, and the toe bar is minimal so that the shoe actually feels too flat
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the footbed fit perfectamundo... the strap could not be cinched down enough; way too much flippy-floppiness.
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I love the new color - a rich, dark navy, but this Boston clog was extremely lose around the foot. Even with sock on, I felt like I had to struggle to keep the clog on my foot. Even with the buckle on it’s smallest notch, I couldn’t walk comfortably knowing the shoe would stay on. Unfortunately they had to be returned.
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They call these "SOFT"???? The footbed of this shoe is as hard as a rock. As soon as I stood up with them on, I sat down and took them off. I sent them back for a refund today.
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I am a true birkenstock lover of sandals with half a dozen pairs and I really wanted to love this slip ons for the winter, but just didn't. They didn't look good on me, and the feel was off.
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I LOVE these shoes! I had them years ago and loved them, so I knew these would be nice. My only disappointment is that again; they came with a smudge on the suede. Both shoes were marred on the top. I decided to keep them because I can't wait for yet another pair, (I already requested a replacement), and will keep them. I am disappointed with the appearance, but in time, maybe it will not show, however, I would recommend the leather to the dark suede. Aside from the marring on the top, the quality and comfort of the soft bed is the best.
I'd also recommend:
Born...
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I'm somewhere between 9.5-10. I ordered the W10 narrow in this shoe - waaaayyyy too big, and so narrow. They are being returned for the W9 regular.
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Found the footbed of these to be pretty comfortable--love the soft version. However, the Brown Amalfi Leather was the only one in stock in my size and it was ugly as well as stiff and uncomfortable. I think I would like it much better in one of the less stiff, softer versions.
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Very wide for my foot even when I tighten the strap.
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I just didn’t like the shiny leather. Because of the wide nature of Birkenstock clogs they looked a bit like clown shoes to me personally. However great quality still and materials.
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Ran smaller than expected, Wonderful shoe, and great handling by Zappo
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I wanted to like theses shoes. They were too big and too bulky. Had to return them.
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Material was soft, resulting in it collapsing onto sole,making it difficult to just “slip on”. It was wide enough and long enough, so that it fit comfortably. However, footbed was not as soft as I expected, and bump in arch made it very uncomfortable to walk in. I returned shoe and instead purchased an Aravon slip-on which is far more comfortable for me.
I'd also recommend:
Aravon by New Balance
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Much sorter fit than my other Birks even though I ordered the same size.
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I bought the Arizona in the blue suede with the soft footbed and love it, so I ordered the Boston in the blue suede with the soft footbed. Well, the footbed is comfortable, but the sides of the Boston rub my foot and the toebox is way too wide. I cannot wear a narrow because then the heelcup is too narrow. This is the 3rd or 4th time I've tried a Boston. I guess this style is not for me. I'm a 9 1/2 and the 40 fit me perfectly.
I'd also recommend:
Rieker, Gentle Souls, Pikolinos, Born.
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I love the Arizona’s and they fit the same. I wear a narrow in both. These are going to be harder to break in. I have blisters on my toes from them hitting the top when I walk.
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I just purchased these Birkenstocks and I was wearing them outside today for the first time and noticed they’re different shades of black Suede. When I rub them so they’re in the same direction they’re still different colors dye lots. Just thought you should know someone’s not looking at the shoes before ahipping out or Birkenstock is not matching dye lots carefully so the shoes match each other.
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Felt very narrow on inside area, had a very painful red line on my left foot after wearing a full day, ordered same size as I do in sandal styles , don’t have issues with sandals. Pretty disappointing was counting on these being good work shoes. Will try to break in further by wearing socks, which I don’t normally, that’s why I bought them to have that same sock less comfort in closed toe
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Too big and wide. I had to return
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They are ugly but that is the aesthetic I was going for. I am taking off stars because even the narrow version is far too wide. I do not see "Narrow" indicated on the shoe so maybe I was sent a regular version. Also the leather under the strap gets caught under my arch and rubs when I walk. I will keep because they might work with thick wool socks for the winter, but otherwise am going back to Naot sandals for my narrow feet.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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The shoe is great re comfort but the leather looks horrible. I thought it was fake.
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