Customer Reviews Birkenstock London

Ordered my usual size (38 or 7-7 1/2) in narrow width because that’s what I wear in the Boston...and it was too loose. Sent it back for a size smaller (37 or 6-6 1/2...narrow again) because that’s what I have in the toe-loop Birkenstock sandal and that was a much better fit.

When it comes to practical, comfortable and well-made shoes, over the years since the Sixties I've always had a pair of Birkenstocks at hand. This is my first pair of Londons and I can already predict they will become my "go to" shoes for daily wear. Happy to have them!

I've been wearing Birkenstocks for 35 + years and I normally wear a size 38 normal in Birkenstock. sandals , but had to size up in the London style. They did feel terribly tight in the beginning but I've been wearing them every day around the house for 30 minutes or so and slowly they're getting softer and softer. Just about ready to wear at work 10 plus hours a day.

I used to only wear birks for years. Why did I ever stop and switch? No other type of shoe gives me the width I need, and I was sqeezing my toes for years into "medium width" expensive shoes because I thought they were better for my feet. I wear a 38 regular width in birkenstocks, or an 8 in us sizing. I tried a pair of 39's and they were too large. Birks need time to break in, I get rubbing marks for the first week, but they will soften and become your favorites.

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 was really excited to receive my new Taupe London Birks but when I tried them on, although they were the narrow width they seemed wider than my other pair. I also wanted the color to be darker. I didn’t love the shoe so I will returned.

Love these! I’m a recent Birkenstock convert. I prefer the original footbed and have a slightly narrow foot. I need the narrow with in most Birks. I wear 36 in the Arizona, Milano, and Boston. I wanted the London to wear in colder and wet weather. I read reviews on a bunch of sites and most people recommended sizing up just a bit. I ordered these in a 37 and the length is perfect. Unlike the sandals and the Boston, this footbed does not have the toe bar. But true to Birkenstock quality the arch support is amazing, top notch leather, and the Habana color is beautiful.

I have been a Birkenstock Girl for over 35yrs! I work 10hr shifts at our local hospital. Burks are the only shoe for me. Matter of fact more and more fellow employees are going to Birkenstocks! They are great for our backs, knees and feet! Zappos, you have always been my shoe source! Thanks again for great service.

I love these shoes! I bought them to wear to work; I’m in healthcare and work shifts that require me to stand on my feet for 12 hours. They are not slip resistant, but the arch support and general feel is excellent.

My 4th pair of Birkenstock’s so I am a huge fan of the comfort, support and feel of the brand. This pair of London shoes are the ones that have given me the most difficulty breaking in. I wear a US 13 wide. Never have had an issue with my Birk sandals or slip on clogs, however these have taken a lot of work and time to break in. The original footbed took a week or so but the leather uppers have taken much much longer. After several weeks of short wear times and overnights with a shoe stretcher they are finally wearable. I’m sure they will finish breaking in nicely and over time will be what I had hoped for. Just more difficult than I expected.

i have two older londons. this pair however has been updated for the worse. 1. the strap over the ankle is so short that its a full two notches too small to even buckle. i cant buckle around my ankle on the largest setting and i have very skinny ankles etc. its not even close. 2. the foot opening has been moved back on this version which results in someone having to unbuckle the shoe entirely to put on or off. 3. no toe bar in the footbed for some reason. bostons still seem to have the toe bar. 4. never noticed but its made in portugal. the quality still seems high. overall i couldnt even get my foot into the shoe without difficulty, the strap is min 2 buckle notches too short to even buckle on the largest setting. literally no way to buckle without punches new holes unstraped the shoe is true to length and width im confused how this isnt an issue for other buyers. my two older pair both had extra length on the strap, both had toe bars and both could be put on without unstrapping....

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.

These shoes are so comfortable.

Awesome show!!! Always get a lot of compliments on it!

Love these in the suede version. The oiled leather was too stiff for me. I hope they make these in black and mocha suede soon.

These shoes are super cute and comfortable. After reading other reviews I went up a size to a 39 narrow and they fit perfectly. I normally wear a 38 narrow in open toed birks, but they were too short in this style. They will not disappoint!

My flat feet live these! I was having some hip and back pain. I read that when you have flat feet this pain can be caused by improper alignment. These shoes have corrected my problem. I have already purchased another pair in Hunter black with the soft footbed. They do take time to break in but don’t let that dissuade you from buying them. Your feet will thank you.

Cutest shoe I own! Love the way the feel and look! A shoe that will never go out of style!

I have worn this exact style shoe for many years, ordered the exact size I have always worn - however could not get my foot in the shoe. I am returning and ordering one size larger and hoping that they will fit. Birkenstock London is my favorite shoe, but I was surprised by the sizing difference.

Unfortunately, Birkenstock is making their Regular Width shoes more narrow and they don't fit a truly wide width with thick instep the way they did in the past. Too bad because Birkenstock was one of the few shoe manufacturers which made shoes wide enough for my feet. Some folks have extra wide feet because we were born with them, not because we are overweight. We get left out 95% of the time by shoe manufacturers.

Love Love Love these shoes. They are soo comfortable. I have several pair of Birkenstocks, including these in another color too. They are my go to when my feet are aching. So comfortable and look good too. I have had these for over a year and they are still good as new! A++

Great... still need to break in... but shoes and Zappo service is terrific.