Customer Reviews Birkenstock Blue Footbed Arch Support - Casual
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93%"Felt true to size"
96%"Felt true to width"
66%"Excellent arch support"
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What can one say about a foot bed? Stylish? Comfort? Color? Nah. Does it work? Yes! I have a long, narrow, flat foot, and have used these Birkenstock foot beds for years. They fit well in my dress shoes when used alone or in my casual shoes when put under the OEM insoles. They do not, however, provide ‘shock’ absorption and no underfoot padding, so I used them in those shoes where there is room to put these underneath the existing insole (hiking boots are a good example), or in high end dress shoes with no removable insole. They wear well and I've had several pairs for years and years. The nice thing is Zappos carries them in widths - a very good thing for someone with a narrow foot like mine.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Works, but order a size smaller than you'd expect -
I have plantar fasciitis and heel spurs. Birkenstocks (sandals, clogs, etc.) are one of the few brands I can wear without the need for orthotic devices. I was thrilled to see that birkenstock made an orthotic as well. They aren't as comfortable as I would like, but I think it's because they are too large. Next time I will order the size below what my measurments recommend.
Evan K, Zappos Customer,
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I love my birkenstock shoes and the arch support so thought these would help with the flats that have such little support. They do help a bit but because they are not full length I am aware of where the footbed ends and find it a bit annoying. It also has a tendency to slide forward. They are better than any other footbed I have used.
Susan, Zappos Customer,
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The quality construction and material I expect from Birkenstock is here, but this is not at all like the contour of the sandals we all know and love. There is no arch support, this is basically just a "tub" for your foot.
I'd also recommend:
SOLE
Aaron P, Zappos Customer,
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I had plantar fasciitis years ago and it really hurt. These blue inserts cured the pain. I wore them in quality leather Allen
Edmonds wingtips for years to work. Now I have inactive bone spurs caused by the disease but these orthotics stopped the pain and inflammation totally. NOTHING is better than these, and they are made of material that lasts FOREVER. I still have them, 25 years later.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Excellent support when walking in my sneakers. I used to wear doctor prescribed orthotics, but these have been my choice of arch support for the last few years!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I was surprised to find these, I haven't been shoe shopping in years! I mostly wear Birkenstocks and this Footbed arch support is great. I have very high arches and very few shoes. I've been able to pull our a few pair that have been sitting in the back of my closet and wear them.
I'd also recommend:
Keen, Dansko, Chaco
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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AWESOME! Makes my basic shoes (V@ns) feel almost like birks. Just wow.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Couldn’t find these elsewhere on line for instant delivery. Zappos saved the day!
Donna, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
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I usually wear an 8 or 8 1/2 size shoe. However, with these arch supports I wear a 40 regular width after having been fitted at a shop. I've worn these for years due to plantar fasciitis. I have several pairs so I don't have to keep switching in and out of shoes. They've kept me walking and hiking for a long time. When the fit is possible, I like to place a thin insole on top to soften just a bit.
I'd also recommend:
Aetrex, Taos, Hey Dude
Davey, Zappos Customer,
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I have used these arch supports for about one year. They are sturdy and keep their shape. They provide good arch support. I can wear my sneakers and walk around for several hours without experiencing arch or ankle pain. They fit in many different types of shoes. The only downside is that they feel a bit narrow when you first get them and they take a few weeks to break in, just like regular Birks. I recommend them.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The best arch support! I’ve been having so much trouble with my sneakers and pain that wouldn’t quit on my right big toe joint. I’ve used so many different inserts so decided to go back to these which I’ve used in the past. Come to find out, I had one of these on the left shoe but not the right! Pain subsiding and I believe it will be going away again. Probably will never stop using these now. I have a wide foot and used the “regular” width, the widest, in my usual size, and it was perfect.
Kitty, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
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I LOVE Birkenstock sandals, but I have a heel spur, so I need an elevated heel. This Orthotic has the amazing support of a Birkenstock footbed, but you can put it into any shoe. LOVE that! The only reason I didn't give 5-stars across the board is my left insert slid forward, just a bit, and felt awkward. I adjusted it, but it wants to slide forward. The perfect solution would be a full-length style; the front doesn't need much substance, but would work to fill space, so it couldn't slide at all.
I'd also recommend:
Taos, Aetrex, Dansko, Naot, Allegria
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I normally wear a 37 in Birkenstock’s, but had to size down to a 36 for the shoe insert for comfort, and so that it would fit in my shoes. This is a rigid arch support that does not bend. I’ve used this arch support for over 10 years.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Fits well in my shoes and provides Birkenstock comfort to my flat soled shoes.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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This is the second pair I've ordered. The first pair is still good but I got tired of switching the supports between shoes.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I have flat feet and have recently struggled with a partial posterior tendon tear. I have worn orthotics or arch supports my whole life but struggled with them not fitting into my shoes or making my shoes feel too small. I am blown away by the comfort and fit of these arch supports.I can put them in any shoe, even hurache sandals or ballet slipper. My search is over!!
Tess, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
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Awesome product. Can convert non-Birkenstock shoes into a Birkenstock fit...that awesome arch support
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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This is my second pair of these inserts. The first pair has lasted for many years and still are in good shape except for appearance. I find them to be very comfortable. The 3/4 length fits well in all my shoes and prevents the toe box from being too tight, as a full length insert might. They allow me to wear shoes that would otherwise not have enough arch support to be comfortable. I was very happy to find that Zappo's carries them.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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My feet started hurting and didn’t hurt when I wore Birkenstock sandals. But I couldn’t where those all the time. Then I got these. Total game-changer. Simply remove the foamy insoles of your Nikes or Allen Edmunds and slip in the guys. Dogs aren’t barkin’ no more!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I was so excited when I found these inserts!! I have had Birkenstocks for a little over 2 years, and love them so much. However, I have been looking for something that I can wear in the winter (besides "Birken-socks") that still offer the arch support that I need. These fit the bill! I can wear them with pretty much anything! I've tried them with my Sperry's, some cheap tennies from Target, and Nike Roshe One's. Basically, they will convert any shoe into a Birkenstock. If you love the feel of Birkenstocks, and want that in any shoe you wear, these are for you!
Anneliese, Zappos Customer,
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I LOVE being able to turn my retro sneakers into pain-free-all-day-on-hard-floor Birks! (ACTIVE kindergarten teacher ?)
Carly, Zappos Customer,
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I have tried all sorts of orthotics, both over the counter and prescription. These work better than any others I have tried and fit all of my shows.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These are the gold standard for arch support in my book. They were suggested to me over twenty years ago when I was suffering from plantar fasciitis. I've had them in all my boots since then and have never had a recurrence.
Chris, Zappos Customer,
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I ordered the blue casual birkenstock arch support in both narrow and medium width as my foot borders on a narrow fit shoe. Tried one narrow in one boot and medium in the other boot and have worn the boots without a problem with either width. I will trade out the medium width and wear the narrow width as it fits my boot width wise much better. I will keep the medium width for other shoes and will definitely be ordering more birkenstock arch supports. My normal Birkenstocks I wear a 40 and ordered that size arch support and the arch fits as in my birks.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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