Customer Reviews Birkenstock Arizona - Birko-Flor® (Unisex)

I have wide feet and the width was too small but the length was perfect. I tried a size up and although the width was fine the sandal was a little too long. I would have kept the pair that was a size up but I like another Birkenstock style better.

Okay, I don't know if I purchased a different pair, but these are a lot harder to break in than my previous birks. I was super sad. I'm going to keep wearing them and hope eventually they will bring the comfort that I fell in love with

Run a size bigger than my running shoes.

They are as expected

They are not true to size. I wear an 8 in everything, my daughter wears a 7 in everything...we both had to return. I will not be buying but my daughter is trying a size down. She may have to go two sizes down. Other than that, they are your basic birks! Just go a size down from your normal size.

Love these shoes but they feel an entire size too big :(

I have a painfully deformed toe and find that the Birkenstock sandals are comfortable I have several pairs of Birkenstock Arizona sandals. I have tried both the soft footbed and the regular. I prefer the soft footbed ones. In fact I am returning the ones that don't have the soft footbed. I do plan to purchase more in the future. Please note that they require a breaking in period of up to several weeks.

These were my first Birkenstocks I purchased. They took a few days of constant wear to break in, but once they’re broken in they’re pretty comfortable. They start to rub if I walk too much in them, but I’m hoping that will get better with age and wear.

I've worn Birkenstocks since the late 1980s. I decided to try these in the Birkoflor honestly to save some money over the leather upper. Overall, they were fine but the feel was a bit off for me. They felt strange to me because the weight was so different to the suede Arizona sandals. I will not purchase them again in this form but I definitely will buy them again in the suede.

I have flat feet! I have been holding off on buying these because I read different reviews about how Birkenstocks fair for people with flat feet. I am usually a 9.5 and bought size 39 which fit me perfectly. I could have fit the 40s also but it would have been a looser on the foot bed area. The arch has been great support, not too much like I was worried about for my flat feet. I have always bought Rainbows that require about 1 week of breaking in but then they're like butter. I would say these are very comfortable but also took about a week to get used to. For starters, the interior of the top band rubbed against my 4th toe for a few days and it didn't feel good. Not sure if others have had this problem but it is no longer a problem after one week of wearing. Second, the soles aren't soft and pliable (like Rainbow sandals) which offers more support. It's a different type of sandal so I wouldn't say one is better than the other. Overall, I'm glad I decided to try Birkenstocks.

SO comfy

I thought if you are going to sacrifice style, these would be the most comfortable shoes ever. Unfortunately they weren't. Maybe as time goes on, they will get less stiff. But right now, I prefer to wear my gym shoes for comfort or go barefoot. Not only is the bottom stiff but the sides where your little toe rubs against are very rough too. I will add to my review if they get better over time.

Perfect for holiday gift, my husband loves it and wear it everyday because of the comfort.

Writing this review for other small footed women who are having a hard time with the sizing. I am a true size 5 regular in just about every shoe brand. Zappos sizing says a 36 fits a 5, this is not true. Order a 35 narrow.

I'm a huge Birkenstock fan. I've previously owned the Mayari style and the Gizeh styles. This is my first time owning the Arizona style. I'm happy with these sandals, but not as happy as I've been with the other styles I've owned. Why? My feet tend to slide around much more in this style when compared to the other styles with toe loops.

I knew these would be comfortable, just because of their reputation being so good. They took a while to get used to, and I am still adjusting. I guess I have longer toes than most of the population, because my toes did (and still do) hit the edge of the shoe. Overall, I think they will last me a very long time and become more comfortable with each wear. They aren't the most stylish shoes, also not the least stylish, but if you like the rugged nature-y style, they are perfect.

I have been getting this style/brand every other year. I love them. I wear them all summer, they are kind of ugly, but comfortable. So for me that is all I am looking for in a sandal. Even though I wear these pretty much exclusively in the summer, I am disappointed in how long they last. These do not last me many years, or even two seasons. Which for the price and brand, honestly I would expect them to last longer. And every year, they go up in price. I will have to start looking for an alternative. For the price, I wish they would last longer.

This is my first pair of Birkenstocks. I really like the faux leather and how the matte finish of the buckle looks more sophisticated than the shiny metal buckle on the real leather ones. While I appreciate the quality of real leather, the matte buckle swayed me towards this pair. I do not find the shoe comfortable right off the bat...and the thickness of the sole makes it harder for me to drive while wearing them. But I am hopeful about breaking them in eventually. Zappos was amazing: fast delivery, no product defects, thank you for free shipping all the time. It makes me want to shop only Zappos all the time! Yay.

This is my 4th pair of Birkenstocks, and the first of this none leather, and all the others were made in the plant that burned down. These seem to be slightly smaller, but are a perfect fit (the others are same size 41, but just a little more extra space. Feel good. I used a sealant spray and it darkened the surface, which I prefer not to have happened, and like the lighter foot bed, but it was my choice to do this. I've used the same sealant spray on my others, and never had this darkening problem. I assume it is because of the non-suede construction. I don't remember being warned of this, but wouldn't have done it, had I known the consequences.

Very nice. The fit is actually better than the other three Arizona I have. One I got in about 1990 and is well aged, and all leather and cork, and has had 2 bottoms. The other is the same leather top and about 5 years old and the other (time is forgotten) was one of the last from the plant before the fire. I haven't had the vegan style before, and I used a spray to waterproof them, and it darkened the footpad. It didn't do that to the leather. I wasn't warned about that. Otherwise, they are great. I would like it if Birk's had a little more metatarsal support. I've started wearing socks to add more arch support because that's become an issue, and I wish I was warned (maybe I was) that using a protection would darken the surfaces.

These are standard hard soled Birkenstocks. The Birko-Flor is not leather but it still feels great, looks good, and if you want to save a few bucks is a solid option. The black paint on the buckles chips faster than I would like if you get a color with black buckles. Still great Birkenstock comfort once broken in.

These are well-built, sturdy, and comfortable shoes. I like the Birko-Flor because it is cheaper than the real leather, does not stain, and is a bit more waterproof. I had no problems breaking the shoes in. They are molding to my feet after a few weeks, and I never had to deal with chafing or blisters. For me, these shoes did not run true to size. I wear a women's 8, which prompted me to order a size 38 at first. They were still too large! Zappos customer service was amazing and helped me get the right size (37) without too much fuss. If you are able, spend some time trying these shoes on in a store before ordering them from Zappos.

I wear these constantly, indoors, and they are comfortable and supportive. My only caveat is that the synthetic uppers got little tears in them after 3 years constant wear. My last pair was made with birkibuc, so I'm hoping the birko-flor holds up better.

Unfortunately have a very narrow foot. By the time I adjusted the straps they were practically on the floor. Too much adjustment for me otherwise a great sandal.

The Zappos system is phenomenal and I am very satisfied. This is my first pair of Birkenstock. The fit is very good but I didn't find I needed an extended breaking in time because of the insole. I am now happy with my shoes. I like the adjustable width on the Arizona.