Customer Reviews Birkenstock Arizona Soft Footbed - Oiled Leather (Unisex)

The website should let you know that "soft bed" sandals also means low arch - that's what I need and use! These shoes are unbelievably comfortable. I use them indoors and outdoors for my plantar fasciitis and they work miracles!

These shoes rock! I have a pair of Giza that I bought from Zappos which I love the style but didn't feel they were that comfortable. So I turned to the Soft footbed Arizonas and I'm so glad I did! They are so comfortable the straps are taking a bit of time to break in so it rubs but it's not to bad. I had thought the Tobacco color was more shimmery based on the photo but they are more of a taupe color which I don't mind. I actually love the color because it's not common color you see everyone with. If you want a super comfortable last forever shoe the Birkenstock Arizona Softbed Is the way to go! Buy it Now!

First of all let me say how absolutely wonderful zappos is. I originally ordered this shoe in a 39 narrow based on customer reviews - (I typically wear an 8 1/2.) The shoe was too narrow for me and I thought it might be the type of leather. So I called zappos and they exchanged it for the same style in a suede leather size 39 regular. When I received it, I just didn't like the suede at all for the purpose I had in mind. So I then called Zappos again for yet another exchange to the Habana soft footbed in a 39 regular. They stated that they do not normally exchange shoes three times but would kindly do so as a one time courtesy for me. Success at last! This was exactly the right fit and style for me! We do not have a local store that sells Birkenstocks so I was having to go by other reviews to try and get what I wanted. With Zappos great customer service and expedient delivery, I finally achieved my goal! Thank you Zappos! You're the best!

Birkenstock has the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. Decided to splurge on a third pair and I am not disappointed! I wore my old birkenstock sandals throughout my whole pregnancy because I had such sore feet and they helped so much! Any other sandal and my feet would be hurting within an hour. Plus-Zappos has the best service (free return shipping if needed). They will have my service for a lifetime!

Very comfortable! Been long while since I have worn Birkenstock. I used to have an older model and this is a newer one with more cushion in the footliner section.

my first pair of Birks lasted me 10 years so when they were completely beat it was a no brainer to spend the money and purchase another pair. this time i got the soft footbed and I love them even more. I bought the normal width size and they are a little wide but I'm fine with that. I highly recommend buying a pair.

My favorite shoes! I have literally wore them everyday since I have received them! The black definitely gives it a "chic" edge. The softbed sole is awesome because it did not require breaking the shoes in as Birks I have gotten in the past.

Expect pain the first week or so to wear these beauts in, but after that it's smooth sailing! For such a comfortable shoe, it's actually surprising how fast they were to break-in if you wear them as often as possible. A tip is to leave them out in the sun so they are a little less hard when new. No regrets, will definitely buy another pair one day.

This is my 2nd pair of soft bed Arizona's. These are my favorite shoe ever! I wear them all day everyday from the minute I wake up to its time for bed. These are the only shoes that have no break in period for me...they are great right out of the box! I will definitely order this sandal forever! Birkenstocks rock for flat feet...no pain whatsoever!

What can I say? It's a Birk, so you know that quality is good. Made in Deutschland and all that. Fit was true for my foot, but then again I don't usually have issues with that. If you know you have specific feet, probably best not to shop online for shoes, you know? I wear them all summer.

I have had problems with my feet for the last year. This is the best shoe for my feet that I have found. The footbed is great! I love how it cradles my heel. The arch support is perfect!

Very comfortable! Very crunchy! The leather is a little stiff, but I have had basically no problems or discomfort because of it.

I've been wearing Birks for about 30 years and they've never failed to please me. These soft footbed Birks are the best most comfortable I've ever had even if they're a bit pricey!

I love these sandals, specifically the soft footbed. I will never not buy the soft footbed style. I'm usually a woman's size 8.5-9 in shoes, and I bought the 39 narrow. If they would have had the 39 regular available at the time of purchase I would have ordered that. However, the narrow fits me better I think. I lucked out I guess. Overall, best shoe I own.

I'm now 40, and since I have been a teenager I have owned a pair of Arizonas. The soft footbed is amazing. These are the best pair of Birks I have ever worn hands down!

Extremely comfortable sandal. Ordered a 41 narrow footbed, I'm a size 10.5, very TTS and fits my narrow foot.

I bought these for my husband who has wide feet. I discovered that Birkenstock's regular width is wide enough. He loves them! Also, I had checked around to get the best price & everyone else charged the same but shipping wasn't free so it would have cost more. And overnight delivery is awesome!!

Black Arizonas were out literally everywhere and I'm so glad I could find them at Zappos! I went back and forth on the width and decided to go with a narrow. I have a pretty average size foot and have never had to buy narrow or wide specialty sizes. I'm so glad I did because they fit perfectly. I had tried on the wide and they felt huge on me. I normally wear a size 7 and bought a 37 in these, which translates to a size 6-6.5. The length was great. The first few times wearing them were uncomfortable as I do not have a very high arch but after they were broken in they were great. The leather was comfy too and didn't rub on my feet or give me blisters. Highly recommend!

Growing up I thought that Birkenstocks were for hippies. They sure did not look comfortable with no cushions. About 10 years ago the wife and I each bought a pair real cheap at Costco. That footbed was the key, simple good support so you did not need anything more. I have never stopped wearing them since until we recently moved and could not find my old pair so I ordered a replacement pair with the cushioned footbed. I did not really need the cushioning, and it eoll probably go flat in time, but the original footbed design is still there underneath (I assume) so it should not be a problem. I wear them almost continuously around the house and nothing has come close to being a replacement they are so comfortable and supportive.

I have problematic heels and the soft sole def helps. I also have very wide feet and could use a little more width but overall GREAT shoes!

I have worn Birkenstocks for 40 years. They are the most comfortable shoe I have ever worn. They are also a quality shoe and very long lasting. Birks offer great support and comfort. Did I mention they are comfortable?

OK, to start off, these shoes are not pretty, but I think we all know this going into the deal. I'm a lake rat, live by a large lake in the South and spend all summer and most of the rest of the year in sandals or some sort whenever I can. I got tired of even expensive flip flops lasting *maybe* a summer, so I decided to plunk down the coin for these shoes even though they remind me of my least favorite philosophy professor from my undergrad days. First off, the bad. These are not shoes for the boat or anywhere they might get wet. The soles don't feel all that great when wet. The Euro sizing thing can be a bit odd. I wear an 11 dress shoe and an 11.5 running shoe. I bought the 44 and probably should have gone with the 43. That's about it. Well, that and the whole 'these are pretty ugly' in a German efficiency type of way. The good news is these are the most comfortable things I've ever put on my feet. Now, they aren't comfortable the first few hours, but once you put a few miles on them they literally conform to the shape of your foot and fit like a second skin. Let me be clear, they are borderline uncomfortable at first. Put a few hours in them a little at a time and eventually you will love the fit. They feel so good on your feet you'll hate the way it feels to walk barefoot when you slip them off. I'll keep these forever and may buy another pair in a darker color. Would absolutely buy again i a heartbeat, money well spent. They've been around for eons for a reason.

Seriously...the best shoes ever! I thought these were going to look tragic on me, but was convinced that I needed to try them and I'm so glad I did. I'm a stay at home mom to my 1 & 3 year old year old boys, so life is nonstop! I even bought my husband a pair and he loves them!

I was concerned about sizing after ordering my first pair of Birkenstocks. I ordered the regular width size 45 that correlates with the size 12 US I always wear. They fit perfect. It took a few days to break them in but after a week have already molded to my feet and are extremely comfortable. Very happy with these sandals.

I have bilateral plantar fasciitis and have to be particular about what shoes I wear. I have worn these shoes for many years and have found them to be the most comfortable shoes available to me. I wear them daily (except for work, where I usually wear other Birks or Naots) and when I wear them out, I purchase another pair. Make sure you give them the full break-in time as they feel like wearing boards at first, but then, ahh, a better shoe cannot be found!