Customer Reviews Birkenstock Arizona Soft Footbed - Oiled Leather (Unisex)
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Customer Fit Survey:
84%"Felt true to size"
90%"Felt true to width"
58%"Moderate arch support"
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I wish could return these shoes but I’ve walked 3 miles in them. I’ve got 5 blisters where the top straps are. They are not too tight, simply rubbing. Idk what material this is, it doesn’t feel like leather. They make my already big feel look bigger and uglier. Yet there is something to the way that my feet align with my legs, I’m stepping differently in these and that’s not a bad thing, so two stars for that.
I'd also recommend:
Naturalizer, sketchers, Sperry Topsiders, Haviananas,
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I am returning the sandals because the leather appears to have been rubbed and somewhat scratched. I am very disappointed because I have a lot of difficulty finding shoes in my size. I love these shoes as I have a pair of older navy ones, and the leather on my old pair is in better condition than this new pair. I am not willing to pay for shoes that do not look as good as the ones I own. I know I need better soles, as I have worn mine for years, but I don't want new shoes with leather that does not look new. I am so disappointed because I was so happy that I found a new pair in my size.
Rebecca, Zappos Customer,
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I am very disappointed that this pair of shoes was probably returned by another customer because the leather is rubbed and somewhat scratched in places mainly by the buckles. I do have a pair of these that I have worn for years. I wear them often, but the soles are getting very smooth which could be dangerous.
I have been a Zappos customer for years; it is one of the only places where I order shoes. I have a long, narrow foot and luckily Zappos can often accommodate me.
Honestly my own Zappos navy blue Birks look better than the ones that were sent to me!
Also I am having trouble logging in to Zappos. It took me 4 times to have my password accepted. I just am not receiving the wonderful service from this company that I have had in the past 10+ years! I would like to TALK with a person! Thank you!
Rebecca, Zappos Customer,
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I know this is supposed to become more comfortable with the time, but they were too uncomfortable the first day. The shoes are very flat so if you are someone like me who is used to wearing a slightly raised heel/sneakers, you will find it awkward and painful
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Just received and am so disappointed that the soles are slick and NOT slip-resistant/grippy. I have wanted these forever, but won't keep shoes which are slick soled. Also, the leather has a soft matte scratchable finish which was not what I expected.
Rebecca, Zappos Customer,
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Size, fit and style were great. The issue I had with this particular pair of Habana Oiled Leather Arizona Birkenstocks was there was too much color variation in the leather straps in both shoes. There were dark streaks and nothing consistent. Also, the shoes arrived in a plain brown box, not the normal blue Birkenstock box. Returned this pair and bought the same style/size at REI.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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They were too small and i wear a size 13 shoe.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The material on the straps was stiff and uncomfortable. The foot bed was hard and too narrow.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The sandals were stiff and hard. They hurt my feet. Also the leather was scratched and marred. I own many birkenstocks and none have ever been uncomfortable like these.
I'd also recommend:
Vionic
Susan, Zappos Customer,
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I keep trying Birkenstocks in the hope they will fit -- but in vain. Although they are labelled as N width, they are not true narrows, at least for my foot. I try tightening the instep strap to its last hole, and it's still loose. So back they go.
I'd also recommend:
SAS
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Upper material is extremely stiff. Was uncomfortable and cut into my foot. Do not recall having this issue with Birkenstocks previously. Was very weird and surprising.
I'd also recommend:
ABEO
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I ordered Blue but they looked black. I checked the box and it said Blue so I guess these are very dark navy that reads as black to me. I could live with that, since they do fit well, but the leather of the strap at the toes is stiff and sharp, so they're going back. My previous pair in nubuck didn't have sharp edges on the straps.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Decided to order from Zappos. Arrived in just a clear plastic bag, no shoe box. Can tell they have obviously been worn as there were someone else’s toe prints on the footbed. Returning it and ordering directly from Birkenstock instead since there’s no difference in the price.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Not that confort
And after few weeks will appear the sign of your foot
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These arrived looking very much pre-worn. Hoping the replacements are in better shape!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The leather amalfi leather was unexpectedly shiny but much worse was that the Birks were shipped in a plastic bag and the leather was marred by the sole of the other sandal in multiple places
I'd also recommend:
Dr Martens
Charles, Zappos Customer,
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Love my birks always have but these are staining my feet really bad black and purple I look like I got hurt lol
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I am a size 7 or 71/2 which is what I ordered. I was sent size 38 and bc I’d never had a pair of Birkenstocks before I was not sure how they were supposed to fit. I tried to break them in for a couple weeks when my daughter saw them and said they’re too big for you. Expensive mistake.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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This was my second order for sandals after I was sent the wrong color, the customer service was AMAZING and help me exchange but these arrived and were right color right size but the wide/regular version, even with the box saying it was narrow. I am sure it was just mix up but after two times getting the wrong sandal I will have to go somewhere else.
Lindsay, Zappos Customer,
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I received a copy that had been previously returned because it was a likely a bad copy. The straps were pretty scuffed up and the right sandal didn't track properly when walking which caused the inside heel to position itself too far inside (almost diagonal) creating discomfort. The left fit properly and was very comfortable. I would recommend these sandals as they look good and are lightweight compared to designs from decades ago. But for $135 quality control should have caught this before it left Germany and Zappos should have caught it before they sent it out a second time.
I'd also recommend:
Keen, Olukai
Peter, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Arch was way too much and made the balls of my feet hurt. I have high arches so sure that's why. Had to return.
I'd also recommend:
Ugg. Munro, Stella McCartney Ultra Boost
Dee, Zappos Customer,
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Very shiny leather.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I have had several pairs of Birkenstocks before (Arizona model) and these felt cheap. Almost fake. There was a strange clicking sound when I walked too. I think from the buckles but I cannot be sure. Would love to return them but they are past the return date. Just not the same quality as my others for some reason. Probably just a "one off" but nonetheless, not happy with this pair.
Pete, Zappos Customer,
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We've had a lot of these shoes between my husband and I and our 3 grown daughters over our lives. The quality control just really isn't there anymore. My most recent pair stretched out so much that my foot came out the front walking down a plank onto an airplane and I fell. This specific pair has the holes and buckles at different lengths on 2 of the 4 straps. Birkenstock used to be better.
Suzanne, Zappos Customer,
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I ordered 38 narrow in tobacco for my 71/2 size feet. The sandal fit fine, the narrow was the right choice as these are unisex. I’m very brand loyal to Birks, these would’ve been my 8th pair (several styles-for every season). The Zappos picture shows a light brown leather. What I received was a taupe/grey colored nubuck finish. Still, I was pretty excited for them until I walked around for a bit. The top strap cut into the top of my foot. I tried to adjust it but nothing helped. Between the color, the finish of the leather and the strap, they had to go back.
Holly, Zappos Customer,
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