Customer Reviews Birkenstock Yara

The sole is not flexible, so the straps put too much pressure on the ankles. I bought size 8, my usual size is 9. The fit was OK. I am returning it.

I have tiny feet. I wear a 6 in most shoes. I ordered a 36 regular width and it was too big. I need a 35, which are really hard to find. Or a 36 narrow. The narrow widths run a little smaller. I’ve tried them on in stores and I definitely need a narrow in the 36 or a 35. Loved this style and the color! I will keep looking and hope I find my size.

I was hoping to wear these shoe especially for comfort and walking. However, the thong between the big toe and 2nd toe caused caused a bit of irritation for me pushing my 2nd toe more to the 3rd toe. Not only that, my 2nd toe typically overlaps the 3rd toe just a little but for some reason the thong makes it push to further making it not look like the overlapping toe sits on top of the 3rd toe. I will have to return these shoes.

Beautiful sandal, but dang it! Loved the style and weight of the shoe as well as the oiled leather straps. I REALLY wanted these to fit. However, the transition of the sandal around my ankle was odd. Sadly, they are going back.

Love, love, love. Have started having foot problems. Not with this shoe! Ordered another so I could have one for yardwork and one for good.

My favorite. I have them in brown and black!!

I love these. Love love. I bought my first (adult) pair of Birkenstocks (the Granada) last year when I was pregnant and I was super happy with them, and when I got this pair, I was prepared to spend some time breaking in for them to really be comfortable, because I figured there would be a couple of spots that would need some work on my foot - the ankle strap, the toe cross over....NOT SO! These babies were super comfortable right out of the box. I recently wore them on a longish walk that I had made - unplanned - a couple weeks earlier in my well-loved Granadas and had gotten a little blister on one foot....no blisters this time! They're crazy comfortable. I will say, I have pretty normal ankles - not teensy, but not at all puffy - and out of the box, I had them on the second to last hole for the ankle strap. Since I've gotten them broken in a little, I've gone a notch tighter, but if your ankles tend to be a little puffy be prepared for some snugness while you break them in! Anyway, bottom line - love them, they've surpassed my expectations (I really was prepared to have to do some serious breaking in!) and I love that they're just my style AND super comfortable. Yay!

These are the cutest Birkenstock (Yara) sandals that I have seen. I love the the dark brown color (Oiled Habana). The ankle strap really finishes the look of these sandals. I did size down one full size after reviewing others' comments; glad that I did. Unfortunately, I do have narrow feet, and I felt that these sandals were too wide for my feet....very disappointed because I was hoping to be able to keep these.

I love this sandal. I will ordering a different color very soon.

These are my first pair of Birks! I love them! At first I wasn't sure which size to buy- because the general fit guide indicates that the heel cup should fit flush with your heel. I order a smaller size and my true size- although the smaller size fit my heel cup and length, it was not wide enough for my foot. My true size seemed a little big at first, but after wearing them around the house I could feel the difference between the two sizes dramatically. Order your typical size- and you too will be in love!

The leather is so soft!!! I thought the toe strap would bug me, but it’s comfortable. No rubbing or blisters anywhere!! The cork is stiff but as you break them in they form to your feet and get easier to walk in. These are super cute with capris, shorts, skirts, etc.

I ordered the shoes in black and the leather transfers black color to my skin which was disappointing for such expensive shoes.

Love these, just like I love all of my Birkenstocks! I’m usually a size 7, but always order size 6 (37) in Birks. Very comfortable, the straps didn’t rub at all, even right out of the box.

I am consistently a size 39...I followed the advice of reviewers (tentatively), and they were right...the 38 is fine even though all my other birkenstocks are 39s.

These shoes were fantastic! I ordered many different sandals in preparation for a trip to Italy, and decided on the Birkenstock Yaras. I have a history of plantar fasciitis, and I also over-pronate. I was able to wear these sandals around most days (walking 5-10 miles) and was very happy with these sandals! The strap was very helpful in keeping the shoe on, which kept any plantar fasciitis issues from arising. They look very cute as well, not the typical birkenstocks you see on everybody else. Would highly recommend!

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!