Customer Reviews Birkenstock London

Little stiff at first, but the more I wear them the more comfortable they get.

Ugly as sin, but oh so comfortable. Very supportive. Unfortunately, I had to return because they were too big in the heel and slipped up and down.

I have several pairs of Birks (Arizona, Madrid, Boston) and wear the same size in those. The Londons fit ok in my normal size (36N) but my second and third toe do touch the end of the shoe a bit when I walk. Next size up is too big. I probably should have got a regular width in these but I'm hoping once I break them in, they will fit perfectly.

It was too roomy in the toe area and I have wide feet. The shoe itself was a little big overall.

I’ve had to return them twice now because the size I received both times were to big. However the look, style and feel of the shoe is great. Very well made. I’m determined to get the right size the third and final time I buy them (yes I own other burks sandals but they always felt just a tad small so I ordered up this time but shouldn’t have).

I like it

I really wanted these to work for me!! For over 10 years I have worn Birkenstock sandals in the summer and Dansko clogs in the winter. I live in a city and I do a lot of walking and it is starting to catch up with me - plantar fasciitis and bunions. My feet are much happier in Birks in the summer - Danskos are starting to be too stiff for me. So, I have set out to find a new winter shoe, and I am hoping it will be a Birkenstock! I tried two sizes of the Birkenstock London and unfortunately they are just a tad narrow for my problem foot. I wear a 37 in Birkenstock sandals, so I tried both 38 and 37. 38 was too definitely too big for me. I also found this style of shoe a bit difficult to slip on and off and I don't think I have the patience for that. I do wonder if all this would be alleviated after the breaking-in period, but I don't want to risk it. I am leaning toward Birkenstock Boston Super Grip, they don't feel like they are going to aggravate my bunions and are super easy to slip on and off.

Disappointed that Birk is making these in Portugal instead of ze Germany now. Quality still very high though. I’ve had the soft footbed version - way more comfortable to me. Unfortunately those only come in black and light brown. I like dark brown but not the standard footbed. If you are looking for excellent arch support and a shoe that puts your feet in ecstasy after a long day, or something that really helps with plantar fasciitis, any Birkenstock is your shoe!

really nice and comfy, but a little small form me

You either love 'em or your hate 'em, style-wise. I have some Birk sandals that I like (but not as much as I love my Chacos), but these were just wrong for my feet! The arch was in the wrong place for me, so that was that!

They were to "manish" for me for the price.

These were comfortable, as one would expect from this brand, the only thing was how annoying it is to loosen up the buckle in order to fit your feet into the shoe. The color is fantastic and good quality leather.

I love Birkenstocks in general and have been a happy customer for 20 years. I've have these same shoes in shiny leather and love them. I thought I'd get a new pair but liked the idea of the oiled leather. I tried to put them on when they arrived and I could barely get my feet into them. The ball of my foot was super tight inside the shoes. I couldn't take one step. I was surprised. I carefully compared them to the shoes I currently have and these new ones in oiled leather are just smaller inside. I don't know how or why, but I had to return them for that reason. Other than that, I've loved every other Birkenstock shoe, including the London.

Loved the shoe but the tongue was so high it cut into my ankle. The leather is a really nice color and I would have been happy with the style if there wasn't the problem with the tongue.

The shoe is very nice quality. The challenge is they use the same shoe for men and women...not stated in the write-up but clearly marked on the box. And you can tell...it was so wide it looked like I had platypus snouts on my feet. Again - great shoe - but if your feet are narrow - you may have a challenge with this shoe.

I purchased this shoe because I love my Birkenstock summer sandals and find them very comfortable. I usually wear a size 7C so I ordered this in a 38 regular. The shoe felt OK in the width but the length was too long and the heel kept slipping when I walked even with wearing cotton crew socks. Returning the shoes as I need comfort for walking and don't want a. Heel blister.

Extremely comfortable and durable! I am women's size 8 but have to wear these in size 9.

I was pretty disappointed. Have owned many pairs of birkenstocks. Left shoe fit different than right shoe. Decided not to send back in hopes that it will stretch and fit correctly. Other than that no complaints.

These fit just as I expected. I was a little Worried about how to care for the leather but they were too comfortable to send back!

These are cuter on than pictured!! I have trouble with finding shoes due to wide flat feet. These had alot of support. Did did slip in the heel which was fine with socks but I also like them without so went to my local store bought a heel pad and now they are perfect

I wear a woman's size 8½. I have wide feet and just had bunion surgery, so I need support and a roomy toe box. I have always worn Birkenstock sandals, so I decided to purchase the London for wearing mostly around the house during the winter. I ordered a size 40, which fits perfectly. Originally I ordered a 39, because I wear a 39 in the sandals, but my longest toe touched the tip. These feel great. I wear with thin or thick socks. The lip at the top needs to be worn in, so I am not wearing without socks. They look good with jeans. I give four stars overall because they are pricey for shoes that have a limited use. But like all Birkenstocks, they will last for a very long time and get better with age.

I love Birkenstocks shoes and have owned numerous pairs. They are super comfortable! I had a previous pair of Londons in black, but decided to purchase a new pair in brown. They are the same great shoe I remember and love with one noticeable difference. **The London NO LONGER includes a raised toe bar in the footbed. This was a surprise to me when I received these from Zappos. I finally had to contact Birkenstock in Germany to verify that they have indeed removed that feature from these shoes. I do miss it but even still the shoes are some of my favorites.

I own a few pairs of Birkenstocks and really wanted these to work for cooler weather, the toe box was great, very roomy, but the area around the top of the foot over the arch was way to tight. So tight, I wouldn't even try stretching them. To bad.

I love these shoes: the style the fit the comfort. The only complaint is that the sole wore out after 2 years of wear! How do I replace the sole? The rest of the shoe is fine!

These ran a bit large -- I wear a 7.5 wide and a 36 was the right fit. In the end, I didn't have the patience to break them in so I returned them. Recommending by my podiatrist for high arches.