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

I ordered these thinking they would be a solution to a suctioning noise that the regular footbed was giving me. However, the fit on the soft footbed just doesn't feel as good to me. Overall, I have to wear the straps quite loose to accommodate for the softer footbed, and although they feel comfier at first, I was worried that the leather straps would stretch too much over time and I would have wound up with Birks far too loose to stay on. I ordered a pair or regular footbeds again and am sticking with those - more secure and supportive fit! I do think these would be great if you have soft or sensitive feet, as long as the fit is secure for you.

Unisex sizing is absolutely different from women's. I have a couple of pairs of Arizonas; I'm always a women's 38R. Ordered both the 38N and R. Sandals are shorter and wider than women's version. Narrow was perfect width for me, but sandal was just a little too short. One size up would definitely be too long for me, so back they went. As always, Zappos customer service was exceptional.

Not sure why my delivery was set for 6 days following my order with Zappos VIP. Have the rules changed?

Love Zappos, loved the look of these Birks, but the arch support felt like a rock in my shoe. Back they went.

Great for standing. For walking not so great. The leather is really nice.

These arrived SUPER scuffed. The leather looked scratched like someone took a key to it.

I wear a 8.5 shoe and followed the sizing instructions for a 41. Sorry to say that it was much too large. Had to return it.

I really wanted these sandals to work but the arch support was too much for my feet. The width was also more than I needed - I had the buckle set on the last hole.

I ordered these in my regular size of 38. They felt very big and sloppy due to the width. I should have read the reviews before ordering. I returned these and ordered a pair in the narrow width. They are perfect. So, if you are a woman with narrow or medium feet, consider the narrow width. It made all the difference in the fit of these great birks. Hooray for Zappos easy return policy and quick shipping.

Hoped to find comfort in these shoes but they were hard and I couldn’t detect any cushioning at all.

Be prepared to break these in

I wear a 13’’ medium shoe normally. The 45 regular was tight widthwise putting pressure on outside bone on foot, the arch didn’t feel in right place and 3rd toe on right foot (larger foot) hit the front. Upon placing my feet into the 46 regular I immediately felt the difference In footbed. The arch was absolutely great feeling, in the correct position and no more side pressure. However the length was 3/4’’ pass my toes and I was already on the tightest strap hole. Justt standing there the sandales felt great but for walking around the house felt big. I was already on last strap hole and knew leather would stretch eventually making them more loose. Ordered a 46 narrow and they are not as big both widthwise and less space in front of toes, but the arch does not have the same great feeling as w/the 46 regular. In looking at both regular and narrow footbeds the arch in regular is definetely more pronounced. I really want a pair of Birks. I guess i’ll Have to compromise somewhere. Zappos’ service is great no matter what you order! I appreciate their fast and free shipping both ways. They are always my first and only choice for footwear.

Love Birks quality and thus color was perfect as well as the footbed. However despite having ordered a style marked “narrow to medium” I was still unable to adjust them to fit my narrow foot. I could have cut extra holes but then the extra leather would have hung way over the side of the shoe. Sorry for another return Zappos!

I'm not sure how I feel about these yet! They look very manly on my feet and I can't get used to that! I like a little feminity to my footwear

I was not impressed considering the price. They were way too big, even though it was my correct size (8 women's). They also felt very clompy and oversized in general.

Now while I love birks these were rather indifferent to me, I think I may have received a defective pair or possibly just my luck. There is a popping sound as I walked around the house. So I will be returning them.

I have really narrow feet so I ordered the narrows but they were still a little to big. In order for them to stay on I had to tighten the straps a lot. Whenever I where them without socks they cause really painful blisters.

I had to return them because the leather was too thick and was uncomfortable around my toe area plus I got a regular width and my foot looked like it was swimming in it. I exchanged it for the suede and in a narrow width and it worked out great.

I love the comfort and style of these sandals. Unfortunately, I had to return them because there was a big difference in the shades of the leather between the two sandals. One was dark while the other was mostly light. I will definitely reorder when they come back in stock.

Thought it might be time to upgrade the Birks but not with this pair. Soft footbed might not be for me since I've gotten so used to the traditional one. Raised area under the toes isn't as pronounced on the soft footbed. Returned.

Very comfortable, but even buckled on the tightest hole the straps were still way too loose. I had to return them.

Very BIG--top of toe more than 1" from the edge of the sandal--feet kept slipping forward so that my heel rested on the arch--very painful. Maybe they are mismarked? Seem comfortable if I can get the right fit. Even with straps pulled to the max, they barely touched the top of my feet. Professionally measured, I am just an 8 in length, med. width and a normal arch--you would not think I would have any trouble finding a good fit but I do. I am considering going down to a 38 Reg.--(7.5 wide) and hope I can wear these.

My shoes came very scuffed up-the leather looked in rough shaped.

Every time I wear these they give me blisters on the sides of my feet. Therefore, I barely wear them even though they look cute. My friend has the same problem with her Arizonas. They cause blisters.

Overall I feel they ran too large for me. I’m ordering a child’s sandal next. Took awhile to break in, which is to be expected.