Customer Reviews Birkenstock Bali Soft Footbed
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71%"Felt true to size"
83%"Felt true to width"
76%"Excellent arch support"
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I just received these today and have been wearing them around the house. They are very comfortable and provide a great deal of arch support. I normally wear a 7 1/2 medium and sometimes wide depending on the shoe. I listened to the reviews here and ordered them in a smaller size. I would normally have ordered the 38 but got the 37 instead and they fit great. Since I sometimes wear a wide shoe these fit me well across the top area by the toes. If you have a more narrow foot you may want to order the narrow since these do seem to run wide. Overall a great sandal with lots of support and not too much of the clunky birkenstock look. I wish birkenstock would make more feminine looking sandals and definitely more sandals with the back straps but these are definitely nice and I'm glad I ordered them.
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These sandals are amazing! So comfortable! Wore them all summer to the beach and on warm vacations. They still look brand new, these will last forever! Great arch support for my flat feet! LOVE!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I have pretty narrow feet, and even got these in a narrow, but the fit was so off! It was a bit longer than I expected, but beyond that, the toe area was WAY too wide!! I had enough room to fit at least 2 more toes in there.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Really comfortable and cuter than the classic Birkenstock. I do wish it came in more colors. I like this particular style because it has 2 adjustable straps and the shoe stays on my narrow foot better than other styles.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I wanted comfortable sandals that had straps that could be adjusted near the ankle since I get tired of having to grip slip-on sandals with every step. These sandals are absolutely great! I wore them for the first time walking for hours at an antique show. My feet felt fine. I usually have to break in Birkenstocks but I did not have to with these shoes. Since I stand most of the day on concrete flooring (I teach), I know that these will be a very valuable addition to my wardrobe this coming school year. The fit is perfect and the soft footbed is very comfortable.
I'd also recommend:
Alegria
Jeanne, Zappos Customer,
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Very comfortable and more feminine looking than they usually are. Ankle strap keeps them on better. Wonderful sandals!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Love these Birkenstocks. A fantastic shoe for those concerned with both fashion and comfort. I was definitely reluctant to go with the "clunk" of the typical Birkenstock shoe, but these are the perfect combination of cute and practical! I bought them as a sturdy sandal for long walking adventures and for biking, and they have served me well. I loved that the soft footbed gives me all the support, but required almost no break-in period at all. Definitely would recommend for a great staple shoe for your collection. Skirts, jeans, shorts.. it goes with everything, and your arches will thank you. Sizing note: I am a solid size 8, and I got the 38, which fit perfectly, even though I am usually more of a 39.
Molly K, Zappos Customer,
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I wear a 6.5 in running shoes and a 6-6.5 in most shoes. In these? I apparently wear the equivalent of a 4-4.5, which sadly isn't available in this style. The 5-5.5 (which I ordered, knowing Birks run big) was a good inch and a half too long. If I got my foot into the right spots, the supports were really comfy, and the soft footbed seemed to have the delightful comfort of a broken in Birko-flor. I'm bummed these don't come in my size, as the style and comfort were terrific. I did ding the style a little because the ankle strap is really hard to buckle, and since there's no stretch or give to it and it's tighter in style than the Milano, you're likely to have to re-buckle it every time.
I'd also recommend:
Birki, Taos, Teva
JC, Zappos Customer,
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Style, color, comfort, look...it's so nice and flattering. Only one thing down park is...it runs Large! I had to return and order it one size down.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Cute sandals, but I disagree with those who said to order a size smaller than normal. I wear an 11 and the size 41 was too short. Cute sandals, but my toes touched the raised tip of this style. Tried again with 42, but it was too wide. Will try the 42 narrow to see if it's any better.
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Keen, Merrell
Beryl G, Zappos Customer,
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These are really comfortable sandals. The arch supports are great, and the padding is a nice bonus. They are meant to be worn a touch large, so really, they are true to size, just not in a way most of us are used to in other shoes. Give yourself time to get used to them, and to break in the leather. It is well worth the effort for comfortable shoes that with a little care can last for many years.
I'd also recommend:
Dansko, Naot, Born
Natalia W, Zappos Customer,
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Birks - always wonderful, I try other shoes for walking and always come back to them. Going to Paris in two weeks, can't wait to be walking around...in my Birks of course.
I'd also recommend:
mephisto, dansko
Jody V, Zappos Customer,
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I tried Birkenstock Grenada first and loved the look of them but had to send them back because the top strap was really uncomfortable on my foot. I bought the Bali since the toe area looks the same but it has an ankle strap and I love them. I really love the more delicate/feminine look (for Birks) along the toe line and the strap along the ankle makes these really comfortable for me. I'm a 7.5 and the 38 fits me perfectly.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I haven't worn a pair of Birkenstock sandals in many years but I was looking for something I could wear on a regular basis for an upcoming trip to Hawaii plus those hot days in Arizona and these shoes are super comfy without looking clunky like previous Birkenstocks. I originally ordered my regular size (6) and they were too big so I ordered down to a size 5 and they fit great. Great arch support and cute to boot with casual pants, shorts or jeans. I just might have to order another pair.
I'd also recommend:
Taos, Naot
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These sandals are very comfortable and fasionable. The back strap allows you to tighten or loosen it which makes is a perfect fit.
I'd also recommend:
Merrell
Elizabeth K, Zappos Customer,
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I have had multiple foot surgeries, and thought I was stuck with ugly orthopedic shoes for life. I bought this sandal and was very impressed with the fit and comfort. I took it to my doctor and he said they were great. I would highly recommend these these sandals.
Christopher, Zappos Customer,
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I love Birks and these seem like they could be great for a lot of people, but not for me, with my high arches and small ankle. The soft footbed really doesn't rise as high in the arch as the traditional hard footbed does; and these ankle straps would have needed 3 extra holes (and an uncomfortable bend in the leather) to snugly hold my petite ankle. Back they go. I wish Birkenstock would make a dark brown ankle-strap sandal with narrow bands like these, not the chunkier straps, that had the traditional hard footbed! All that said, these have a lovely, wide toebox area and are beautiful!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Have worn Birkenstocks for almost 40 years and have always loved them and found them to be very comfortable. I have a high instep/arch. My feet never tire when wearing them. The ankle straps on this particular pair are not consistent and seem loose but from past experience with Birkenstocks I think after wearing awhile they will mold to my ankle. I wear a 6 1/2 and wear 36 in the Birks so didn't have a problem in sizing.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I had to return these due to inability to adjust back strap (it was too big). I'm usually 9.5 Medium. I took these in 40 Narrow and they fit at first. But when I started walking, my heel kept slipping out of the heel cup, which makes landing back in it painful because it hits the outer edge of the sandal (edge of a concave heel cup). This could be rectified by the back strap being adjustable, but they are not. You'd think that the ankle strap being adjustable would help, but it doesn't; it only tightens/loosens the front part of the ankle (the back stays the same length). It's too bad because everything else is comfortable. I need my heel to stay in place for sandals.
I'd also recommend:
Camper, Chaco, Teva
Em K, Zappos Customer,
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I bought these in black after reading positive reviews and I am not disappointed! I have worn regular Arizonas and Milanos for years and have found that they do take a while to break in. The Balis were really comfortable right out of the box and dressy enough for summer evenings. Finally, a black sandal that I can love. Plus, it was my first order from Zappos and the service was superb.
Amsonia, Zappos Customer,
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I really wanted to love these. Really. I used to wear Birkenstock all the time while growing up. My mom wears them, my sister wears them, my dad wears them. Huge fans. They are super comfortable, have great arch support and last forever. I was looking for a nice pair of comfortable sandals to wear during my vacation in Japan, where I'll be walking a lot. I first got these in the regular width, size 36, but they were just too wide for me. Not a lot, but enough so they didn't look good. I returned them and ordered the narrow version of them, which looked much better, but my toes would touch the edge of the shoe. Had to return them as well. I've noticed that Birkenstock soles vary slightly from one model to another one. These did not fit me well, while the Arizona and Madrid models do. However, if it fits you well it is a great shoe.
I'd also recommend:
Mephisto, Birki's
Luna, Zappos Customer,
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I have narrow feet and weak arches and these sandals fit great. I can wear them all day without my feet hurting. The soft footbed seems to give better arch support. I love that they look more feminine than most Birkenstocks.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Thought my sandal search was finally over. Overall, I love the Birkenstock Bali with the soft footbed. They felt great on my sensitive, low-arch, narrow feet. The 40 narrow fit my size 9N feet perfectly. The only problem was the stiff leather that dug too much at the top of my foot. Therefore, they have to go back, and I need to find them in the suede version. Thank you Zappos for your always awesome service!
I'd also recommend:
Sanita narrow clogs
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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So I thought I would wait until I had these shoes for a while before I wrote a review...well I adore them! You have to make sure you get the correct size in a birkenstock though, I was fitted in a store and they are a full size smaller than what I normally would wear. These are so comfy I do not want to take them off, I wear them constantly even around the house. I have literally walked for miles at a time in the these and my feet felt wonderful. This is my first pair but will not be my last. They are so comfy you will forget you are wearing shoes at all and they keep your feet nice and dry the soft foot bed is just wonderful. I was nervous when I read all the reviews about the grommet that was rubbing on peoples ankles but I have not felt it at all. I am wondering if maybe these people are cinching down the strap on their sandals tight and you are not supposed to do that. The straps are not meant to hold your foot into the sandals. Go to birkenstock's website and read what they say as to how tightly they should be strapped and how to get a proper fit. I follow the directions and thought the straps would be too loose and it would be uncomfortable but it was just as they say, I listened and now I know these are the most comfortable pair of sandals you will ever own. Plus they are feminine and cute and go with everything jeans, dresses, slacks, whatever you want.
Laura G, Zappos Customer,
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I bought these because I have plantar faciitis. The first day I wore them I was on my feet for 12 hours. No blisters and no more foot pain! Love these sandals!
Margaret D, Zappos Customer,
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