Customer Reviews Birkenstock Yara

Love these and all of my Birkenstocks! Comfortable right out of the box. As with most Birks that I have, I size down.

Bought for my wife. She collects them. Fit is spot on as long as you understand euro sizing. Color is awesome and they distress easily. Shipping is always fast and free. Love Zappos!!

I love the style and comfort of the Yara but my foot kept slipping out of them! Could not tighten the straps any tighter. Sadly, had to return. Also ordered Mayari in same size and they fit perfectly.

I love these shoes but they do run large. I went down a size from what I normally wear and it was perfect!.

I love this yara Birkenstocks , but they are a Half a size bigger . I need them smaller,

Birks run a full size larger than "most" shoes available in the US. I tried a pair of Crocs with straps that were recommended for walking in water. Needed a size 10. For Birkenstocks I wear size 8.

Very comfortable sandals.

I wanted to like these because of the comfort. I noticed the new styling for Birkenstock and thought I would try the Yara. There is just no getting around the fact that it looks like a giant brick on the bottom of your foot :(

Looks pretty but comfort-wise it’s terrible. Rough material ... doesn’t hurt but feels irritating and not soft at all.. I don’t understand all these reviews. Will have to return and keep my wonderful korkease and Arche :)

The yaras are elegant and beautiful... some of us even feel they are stylish. I coveted them in black for a long time, then found them in my Gizeh size on a popular auction site (thus I cannot return them). They fit true to my Gizeh and most other Birks size, and they look pretty enough. However, having endured several foot and ankle injuries (which is what drove me to Birks in the first place), I find the ankle straps to be uncomfortable. If I loosen them the shoes feels they will slip off and my feet walk awkwardly not trusting the shoes. If I tighten them, they constrict my ankles in an uncomfortable spot. Some of you may want to do what I did and seek out the "Kairo," which is essentially the Gizeh, but with an ankle strap. The strap is lower and more comfortable for me, and the shoes are still just as pretty. And I can wear them to work during the hot months. I really don't like wearing sandals to the office (I've dropped things on my feet... ouch!) but I just get SO HOT. But I do want ankle straps for stability on old floors and parking ramp stairs. If the Yara doesn't work out for you for these reasons, try the Kairo!

Beautiful, size 9=40, comfortable foot bed, but my little toe is rubbed raw by the buckle. I'm hoping that softening the letter will help.

These are super cute and comfy! So glad I bought them!

Love this sandal! Comfortable and cute style. Leather is thick and great quality. Now I need them in brown ??

Way too big. I ordered my normal size and I think they are a full size to big. Returning them.

I love these shoes! I had a different style in size 39, and I sized down with these to a 38 based on other reviewers’ suggestions, but I think a 39 would have worked as well. If they run big, it’s slight. The shoes themselves are so comfortable - no breaking in required. I love the neutral taupe color and the wraparound ankle, they look great with everything. 100% Worth It.

I m a 6.5 and was able to wear both 36 (would probably hurt in long walks) and 37 in these ... not sure why people rave about them.. they are light, stylish look, but the leather is SO STIFF, I feel uncomfortable walking couple steps..will for sure give me blisters...have to return...

Comfortable and Stylish

Love these! They are super cute, comfortable and can't wait to wear them more. The ankle straps seem a little large and I have to use the very last notch, but they still look great and are comfortable. Being that they are Birkies, you do have to wear them in a bit but that was a painless process. (I had them for less than 4 days and was able to do a 3 mile walk in them without any blisters.)

Super cute and comfy. Will be great for traveling. I ordered the 38 (I'm normally a 7-7.5) but returned for the 37. Can't wait to wear these!

I recently discovered that I need to go from a size 8 1/2 to size 9 in regular shoes, due to both "maturing" feet and use of custom orthotics. I had a pair of Birk Arizonas, but had stopped wearing them a few years back due to the flip-flop design slipping as I walked. After reading reviews, I decided to get a size 39 in the Yara and am pleased that I did - my right foot is closer to the edge, but not uncomfortably so, the sandal provides good arch support, and I really like the fact that the straps keep the sandal snug on my feet as I walk.

My first pair of Birks. I think they look strange on my feet because they are so wide but I get lots of compliments on them!

I'm a size 8.5 and have narrow ankles and feet. The size 39 was quite a bit too large in the foot bed and the ankle strap was way too big, buckling in the front of my ankle. Overall, these just looked too big and clunky on me so I'm returning them.

These are so comfortable for all-day wear. They don’t rub or blister me at any of the straps. I’m also a size 16 and they fit my ankles and feet like a glove!

Trust the Birkenstock printable sizing diagram. I measure exactly 245mm, size 38 (7-7.5). I ordered my regular size 8 (39) and the 7-7.5 (38). The 38 fits perfectly, with the loose wiggle room recommended by Birkenstock. I also followed a recommendation to flex the sandals (over my knee) to soften the stiff sole. If you have trouble getting the straps comfortable, experiment with placement on your ankle and the order in which you buckle the straps. Love them!

I love these. When I first got them the ankle straps were tight. I by no means have large ankles. I’d say I’m pretty average, however had to buckle them on the very loosest notch and they were tight. I wasn’t sure at first if they would work. But I decided to walks around in them a bit to see if the strap would stretch. Within a very short period they began to start loosening and I could kinda fit a finger under the strap. At that point I decided I was going to keep them and hope. I’m glad I did. With all birks there is a break in period. I got through that, and some minor blisters where the strap across the foot hit the toe. The straps have stretched to where I could easily tighten to the middle notch if I wanted. I LOVE these sandals now and so glad I chanced it.