Customer Reviews Birkenstock London

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!

I live in my Birks and was looking forward to a pair that could live up to winter in the midwest. So far they are performing well, but are still very stiff. I don't recall my clogs taking so long to break in. I also developed blisters on the back of my ankles from where the leather rubs. Now that they are softening up a bit the blistering has subsided. I am a true size five and always order a 35 narrow in Birkenstocks. These shoes fit perfectly-they just need lots of breaking in.

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.

Anonymous - I am a teacher and on my feet all day. I've tried many different top name brands because I've always been told your feet are of utmost importance. This is the first shoe that I don't have to have an insole and at the end of the day I can take them off and no throbbing! A great shoe for casual occasions and work! I have owned several pairs of Birkenstocks and I always wear them out. They are expensive for a reason, you get what you pay for!

Like - This is my first pair of Birks. After a year in Danskos and falling in them numerous times, I wanted something flatter. These are... but not quite as comfortable as I was hoping. I really loved the way Dansko's felt, they just weren't safe for me. Recently went for 5 days in San Fran and had few foot issues. My heels hurt a bit, and occasionally my ankles. Anyway, I'll be wearing these for a good year and hopefully will become a convert. Cute. Price was so high.

London Calling - If you love Birkenstock, then you will love this shoe - Finally a fully leather shoe that has all the comfort of your Birk clogs. I was reticent to purchase because I thought they looked clunky - but hey - it’s Birkenstock! - The shoe arrived the day after I ordered, and from the moment I put them on, I knew I was hooked - Since these are "Authentic Birkenstock's" you may want to size down if you wear Tatami or Papillo - I wear them with thin dress socks, and they are perfect - Leather is stiff and glossy - I believe these will need a few weeks of breaking in before they feel "buttery soft" - The insole is cork, and suede, and has all the support you expect from Birkenstock - there is a toe bar - which worried me at first -but if the shoe fits, the toe bar doesn’t bother. Expect the best with Birkenstock - and Zappos!

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.

Back to buy another pair--best for flat feet problems - I have flat feet and plantar fasciitis as a result, so I need arch support. I wore out my last pair of Londons, and now I'm ordering a new pair. I'm not someone who typically spends a lot on shoes--my first pair was a bargain, but I'm now willing to pay the price for comfy, pain-free feet. Excellent arch support, durable, decent looking for comfort shoes--in short, everything I need in a casual everyday shoe. Long live the London!

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!

These are wonderful shoes! I have two pairs: one in nubuk and the other in smooth leather. Compared to the smooth leather, the nubuk takes less time to break into due to the soft nature of the leather . But I wear mine with thin cotton socks, and I don't get blisters! I find it easier to get stain/dirt on nubuk than it is on smooth leather but wipe them with a damp cloth as soon as you see something and they should be fine. I had to get these one size up but still in the same width, I think because there's only one strap and it's at the top so your feet might slide back and forth a little more than if they were secured with the traditional Birkenstock sandals straps where they are evenly spread out. They look great with practically everything and are light and comfortable. These are my favorite shoes and I can go on forever about them! Get a pair and see for yourself!

The best shoes on the planet! This shoe is the most uncomfortable shoe for about a week or two. ONCE you have formed it to your feet, it's the most comfortable shoe you will ever have. I work in the medical field, I’m on my feet all day, these can pass for clogs style shoes underneath scrub bottoms, but have the back of the shoe required by OSHA. I HIGHLY recommend this shoe to those people who like COMFORT as well as a nice style. I HATE pointy shoes, or narrow square end shoes. These have a nice rounded toe that FIT and LOOK GOOD around a foot. Look no further. I've had these shoes for over a year now...I'll never buy another brand.

Great minimal looking shoe - I've worn Birkenstocks on and off for years. I'd been wearing a 44 until I went to have my Boston's resoled. The sales person told me I should really be wearing a 45. I took her advice, but always thought the clogs looked/felt too big. I'd wanted a pair of London's for quite some time, but found a 45 impossible to find anywhere until I checked Zappos, who had a 45 narrow. I decided to give it a shot and am happy I went with the narrow as opposed to the regular width. The sloppiness I felt in the 45 regular is gone and the shoe fits me very well and looks sharp with a variety of pants. If you're in between sizes, my advice is to go with the narrow.

Great shoe - It starts off a little uncomfortable - like any solidly built leather shoe - but suddenly turns soft and comfortable after the tenth day. Since then, it's been perfect. A note on the Narrow vs. Regular. I have a pair in Regular width and Narrow width... the Narrow really is about the width of your average American shoe and the Regular is noticeably wide. I prefer the Regular, but it's not for everyone.

Birkenstock London - Purchased the London Birkenstock for heel and arch support hoping that they would be as supportive as their sandals are. They are top quality, and are comfortable, but I do not find them as supportive as an Arizona, Boston, or Gizeh. As always, amazingly simple purchase and next day delivery from Zappos.

Too big - These shoes have molded insoles that make them limited to fit. They are about a full size bigger than normal European sizes.

Would wear no other for work - I wear the white for my job in the medical field. I will never by any other. I can take them out of the box and wear tem all day, no problems.

When the shoes were brand new, they were still stiff. The back (near the heel) rubbed me and gave me a blister. Now that they're broken in though, they're fine.