Customer Reviews Birkenstock London

Weird look, super comfort - These are even weirder looking in person than on the website. You may feel uneasy being seen in them, but you won't care. If you have wide feet and high arches, you won't want to go without them. These are typical Birkenstock comfort and fit. They feel very light on your feet. As with any leather shoe, they take awhile to break in. After that, they are perfect. Compared to typical shoes, Birkenstocks feel bigger and wider. Don't go smaller than your normal size. Your foot will like the unrestricted feeling. Beware, you may not want to wear normal shoes again.

Another great Birkenstock - I've owned my first pair of London's for over 5 years now and after the soles have been replaced 3 times they're still going strong. They run true to Birkenstock size (I'm a 44N) but with some fore-warning they do need adequate break-in time. The leather is good quality thick leather, but some saddle soap will help you. Extremely helpful in inclimate weather for all of those Boston wearers. If you wear a normal size width in regular shoes I would suggest getting a narrow size so it doesn't feel like your feet are "swimming" in the shoes. Order these and you won't feel let down.

The BEST shoes I have ever worn! I've had the same pair of these for 17 years, and I've worn them probably 4 days out of every 7, replaced the soles and heels countless times and the inner cork once, and they are still going strong. I have never worn a more comfortable shoe. They are a little on the dorky side in appearance, but I love these shoes more than any other!

The perfect shoe - These are very stiff at first. I wore them in my house on the carpet for 30 minutes for four days (on the advice of the Zappos Comfort specialist) and could immediately feel the cork insole start to conform to my feet. The leather started softening too, so I decided to keep them. After two weeks, they are the most comfortable pair of shoes I've ever owned. The leather is soft and pliant and the cork insole provides very, very good arch support. They never stink for me, they don't fall off my feet like Danskos do, and I can walk in them all day. I settled on the Birkenstock London after trying seven other pairs of shoes from Zappos. It was worth the trouble.

Great shoe for long days on your feet!!! Third pair of London's I have owned and have loved them everytime! As a chef, I can spend anywhere from 10-16 hours on my feet and these continue to help keep my feet and legs fresh. They also have a considerably longer lifespan than many of the other so called kitchen shoes I have tried. Now that I have found a place that carries my size, I swill never stray again.

Very Comfortable! I am very happy with my Birkenstock's. I have had problems with my feet recently. I had to find shoes that offered support and comfort. These are the best!

The Birkenstock SHOE - I've been waiting a while to get these. If you are the slip on slip off type these are not for you. You must undo the buckle and then do it up. No slip on slip off here. I'm sure in time the buckle will ease up and become easier to use. On the other hand the support is great and standing for a long time is no problem. I like that the cork is not exposed to the weather - So, I hope to have these for a long time and wear them often.

Best shoe ever! This shoe not only looks good but is comfortable and last longer than any other shoes I ever owned. This is the second pair I have bought but I go through shoes in 2 months time and I wore my first pair everyday for over a year. I liked them so much that I bought another pair just like the first pair.

The best shoes I've ever owned ! I bought my Birkenstock Londons 15 years ago. It is only on rare occasions, when I must wear another pair of shoes (for dress, for example) that my feet suffer. With my Londons on my feet always feel like they are on vacation. I wear them almost every day and have since the day I bought them. When the bottoms get worn I simply take them to my favorite shoe repair place and get new heels and/or soles at a fraction of the cost of a new pair. My Londons are almost like best friends. They always take good care of me. I keep them polished and they always look new. I have suffered many foot injuries throughout the years, broken bones, neuromas and even a ruptured Achilles tendon. In spite of it all, my Birkenstock Londons always feel beautifully comfortable. They are the greatest value in footwear that I know!

The best! I own three pairs of Birkenstocks. I own a pair of Bostons, a pair of Milanos and of course a pair of Londons. The London is the best of all three by far! Not much too look at and a little stiff the first couple of days after first purchasing, but once you get it broke into your foot, it is the best shoe and the most comfortable shoe. I am an elementary teacher and I am on my feet a lot. I can wear the London all day long, and even into the night and my feet feel great at the end of the day! I would recommend these to everyone no matter what you do! Trust me they are the best shoe ever made! When these wear out, I will definitely get another pair! (Which will be years from now as Birks last forever!) Zappos has awesome service too! I shop with them all the time!

Back relief - Before I received these shoes my back would bother me a great deal when I shopped or was on my feet a lot during work at home or office. The next time I shopped wearing these shoes I had not one incidence of pain all day. Unbelievable! Although I still have some pain if I'm standing in one spot too long I think these shoes are great!

I love these shoes!! I have worn Birkenstocks for many years. My most recent pairs have been Boston’s but I decided I wanted the effect of a full shoe. The London’s are great!

So comfortable! These are such comfortable shoes, a little stiff to begin with before the leather breaks in, but a truly comfortable supportive footbed right away. Would definitely recommend this shoe. And Zappos were so fast at shipping them out! Very good service and product.

Amazing shoes! When I wore them for the first time, the heel was a little uncomfortable. This lasted only for a day or two, and now I literally never take these off my feet, they are extraordinarily comfortable-- and great for inclement weather.

Great -as most Birks - If you've worn the Birkenstock Boston and liked it, then you'll likely love this shoe. Gives the comfort of the Boston with the feel of a real "shoe."

Love this London shoe - I am on my feet eight hours a day in the hospital kitchen. I have gotten Birkenstock shoes with ties, but finally I got the London, it is just like putting on my clogs and working in them all day. You pay more for Birkenstocks, but in the long run they are worth it.

Most excellent pair of shoes! I have been wearing Birks for several years and decided to get a fully enclosed shoe. This shoe felt great from the start. Love that Zappos has a narrow width, as my other Birks seem to be a bit sloppy on the foot, but now that I got the narrow width these fit to a tee. I listened to the other reviews about the shoe being a half size larger than marked and followed that with ordering. Was a good choice. Thanks Zappos!

God's Gift To Feet!! I normally take a 10 in ladies and I purchased a 40 and the fit is fine. I spend all day walking on concrete floors and my feet are always happy when I get home! When they say cork is anti-fatigue they are 110% right!

The leather softens when used for a few times. Signature Birkenstock comfort and quality. Would recommend wearing socks during break in period.

Felt like wearing those barefoot running shoes. Not a whole lotta shoe there, but it was comfy enough. I would've gone up a size for more wiggle room but it wasn't available. I like the closed in, almost wallaby look, but these were a bit flimsy. Would probably try a more traditional clog from Birkenstock instead.

Really wanted these to work as I love my Bostons and wanted something with a back this time but they slipped in the heel on me.

Hard to get on, but feet slid around inside once on and buckled.

Heads up, this style of Birkenstock does not have the same toe-ridge, molded footbed as the sandals!!! So disappointed. The type of footbed for this shoe is not listed on the Zappos website. (I did find info listed on the Birkenstock website after purchasing.) This shoe would have been perfect if it had the same footbed as all of the Birkenstock sandals. Instead, this shoe has what they are calling a Transverse Arch, a.k.a, a large lump right under the center of the foot just behind the toes! Not comfortable or natural to be stepping on a lump.

I ordered the 8-8.5 given my feet are podiatrist measured to be 8.5. My friend described me as looking like a platypus. I think I’d love these shoes if they were a smidge smaller. Unfortunately I scuffed them during the trial wear, so not going to return them.

This is my first pair of Birkenstocks and so far they feel pretty comfortable. I particularly like the wider toe box, it's very roomy.