Customer Reviews Birkenstock Arizona - Oiled Leather (Unisex)

I've been a long time Birk wearer. Started with Boston clog, then Madrid slide, then 5 Gizeh in a row. Never an Arizona. These fit my normal size 38 in Birks whether narrow or wide and looked really good. I ordered a few and ended up keeping the oiled leather ones instead of Birko-flor because I sweat with synthetic materials. The Birko-flor are sharp looking though because the buckles are black. I also ordered Franca and Zappos suggested 39 on sizing but they were too big. I found the 38's somewhere else and those were great. What I will say is that my feet don't feel as free in Arizona or Franca as they do in Gizeh- lots of straps all around the feet where Gizeh is just a T strap and that's it. Still a nice change.

The color of the two sandals does not match.

I ordered this thinking I was getting the right color but it came to light. I ordered the color the second time and they were perfect. I ordered these for my husband because he has worn out two pairs of Birkenstocks!!!

Love the oiled leather! Runs a touch big! You will need to ease into these if you’ve never worn the brand. Ordered for my hubby who is still working his way up to a full day of wear. It is helping his plantar fasciitis though!

The shoes overall are great. Am somewhat disappointed that the arch support isn't as good as my old pair. But I can wear them most of the day without my feet hurting.

One shoe was tighter than other shoe for some reason. Bought them elsewhere and they were even both side- maybe a defective pair!

I had been on the fence for years about purchasing Birks due to their cost. Finally took the plunge. Usually wear a 7 in sandals....Birks are a size 6 and fit perfect. Per the reviews, I am breaking them in so my comfort level at this point was rated 3 stars. I am hopeful the comfort level will rate up to the 5 stars and soon considering their cost.

This was my husbands first pair of birks! The regular width was too wide. We returned to get the narrow wbich will fit much better. He has skinnier feet and they were on the last hole and still were too wide. Leather is soft and beautiful but show marks easily as the leather is soft.

Product arrived in good condition and style and color as expected. New to Birks so I followed the sizing instructions and they were just about 1/2 size too long. Also decided to try the soft sole so returning the Arizonas on both counts. Can't really address comfort questions as I've not kept the shoes long enough to break in.

It will be a gift to a family member at Christmas

I like the narrower width, but the length is slightly shorter than the other birks I have of the same size. I am not going to send them back because I think once they break in they will be okay, but I would say the narrow runs small. Also, the color is slightly different than the photo. I was anticipating a more "tobacco" look (meaning richer in color), while the ones I received are a light brown, which is fine, but not what I envisioned.

After several days of wearing, the right side felt very comfortable. My feet looks the same, but somehow I had problems on the left. At first, the foot platform ridges didn't seem to fall in the right place. Then the front strap kept rubbing top of my foot back of the big toe. I loosened the strap one notch and seems better, but is still not comfortable as on the right. Hopefully, eventually it will work out.

This has a footbed that is very hard. I have had recent foot surgery and need a shoe that is a little softer. Trying another version with "soft" in the description.

This is more a question than a review. I just got the black oiled leather Arizona Birkenstocks. They feel so hard, I am afraid I am not going to be able to wear them. Has anyone had that reaction? Should I persist or exchange them for another stye? I love the way they look--I am definitely a Senior citizen, and I know I have some arthritis in my feel.

Birkenstocks run really large. As long as you know that, it’s fine.

As with all new non softbed Birkies, they are stiff. In a week or so they will be heavenly and on my feet all summer

Slightly wide

Unfortunately the ones I received were damaged but Zappos customer service was awesome at helping me do an exchange. Other than that love the style and were very comfortable!

I ordered these for my husband. He says they're taking longer than he expected to break in. Appear to be true to size and well made.

Beautiful leather. Loved the style, exceeded my expectations when they arrived. The strap is certainly rubbing against my foot but I'm hoping that's just the initial wear. Size & width is perfect.

I wear an 8.5 wide in women's shoes, but the 39 regular, recommended was just too big all over. I thought the footbed too stiff so I ordered the 38 narrow in the soft footbed. It was a tiny bit too short, but the width was good. My podiatrist doesn't like sandals, especially flip flops, but if I must have a sandal, he thinks the regular footbed Birk is the way to go. So I am returning the shorter soft footbed version and reordering a 38 narrow in the regular birk and hoping that, like Goldilocks, they will be just right!

Terrible

Wear a size 8 and 8-8 1/2 fit perfectly and could wear with socks. Had some pain breaking them in but after felt comfortable. Color is slightly different then in picture ( got the tobacco)

Great shoes, very cute, but super wide. I have wider feet generally, but I have to bring these down to the most narrow buckle and they were still too wide. Definitely suggest choosing the narrow option for all women.

fit ok I may have to punch new holes in the straps .but you guys were great !