Customer Reviews Birkenstock Yara

This is my first experience with Birkenstocks. Everyone says they are so comfortable so I had to try them. They are AWESOME. The only issue is they run big. I'm a true size 7, but I am a 5 in Birkenstocks.

So I own a pair of Birkenstock Arizonas in a size 38 and have been wearing them for around a decade. I guess Birkenstock's version of what a 38 looks like has changed over the years, because my 38s in the Yara were HUGE. Like, two inches past the end of my heel. Exchanging for a 37. These are adorable, on-trend and perfect for dressing up or down, so I don't mind the switcheroo!

Love these sandals, but I have narrow feet and these don't come in narrow; too wide. Also, the strap around the ankle was way too big. Maybe for another girl, but not this one. Darn! Also the leather around the toe is thick and not soft. Beautiful looking, though.

Love my new Yaras! Takes a day or two to break in like my other Birkenstocks. After that, they are great. I am a size 9, and ordered a 39 and they fit perfectly. Zappos was timely and wonderful as usual!

Love! I chose a full size smaller (normally an 8, chose a 7) and they fit perfectly. Super comfortable and the leather really complements my skin (I'm pretty pale). I love this style of sandal and these are very cute! Can't wait to wear these daily!

I love these sandals! The sole is thick and sturdy and the leather is super soft. This is a practical shoe as you can easily dress it up or down. You'll definitely need to work your way into them though - no wearing them all day the day you get them. Size down as they run big and are made for a wider foot. I had to return mine for a smaller size but was able to do so with no issues. Expect lots of compliments when wearing these sandals!

Love these shoes. I wear a 7 mostly in sandals and sometimes a 6.5 in other open toed shoes. But I ordered a 6 because I know these run big. I was happy with the fit. I know Birkies get more comfy the more you wear them so I am satisfied. I'm in love with these shoes, now I must get them in black.

First time I ordered Birkenstocks, I always thought they looked like "old people sandals!" My foot Dr suggested I try them. Actually cute but this style runs really wide, so had to return them.

I really liked these, but the back of my foot felt wobbly. Plus I decided I wanted slip-ons and didn't want to buckle up every time.

I adore these sandals. The only problem I had with them was within a month or so of wearing them, the cork sole began to tear. But I would still recommend these to everyone that I know. They are so comfortable, especially for a college student who walks around to all of her classes. I even went hiking in these!

LOVE this sandal and had my eye on it and have been thrilled with it so far. Perfect blend of a stylish sandal with comfort/durability of a Chaco. ;)

This is my first pair of Birkenstocks. They are really cute sandals but the leather is very hard and actually hurts my feet across the front strap. It will take a lot of breaking in to soften the leather. The footbed is comfortable however. Once this is broken in, I'm absolutely sure that these sandals will be great and will probably last a very long time. I normally wear a size 6.5 and I ordered a 6.5 but it is just a bit big on me. If I push my toe towards the front so that it fits perfectly through the toe hold portion, there is a lot of room at the heel. I didn't exchange it for a smaller size however, because I was afraid that a smaller size would be too small. When the leather softens a bit more, I think I can adjust the straps tighter for a better fit. I have to say that these sandals are really cute though and have a very cool bohemian look and will be very awesome with boho skirts this Spring/Summer, as well as shorts. It was a good buy. I'm going to give this a 5 star for overall, comfort and style as I think that the longer I wear these sandals the better they will be.

I wear a 7-7.5 and I found this size too big. I was surprised because all reviews say true to size. I'm returning for a size down.

I was concerned that the wrap around ankle strap would not provide a good tight fit. This sandals stayed in place. I am still taking them to shoe maker for extra wholes. The big toe strap wraps around without hurting. I'm a 5 star happy camper walking with this sandals!

They are true to size. First few times the ankle straps were rubbing a little but they have loosen up and now are incredibly comfortable. Love the Habana oiled color, it looks great. I'm sure I'll be wearing this sandals a lot!

I love this style.. However, I ordered Habana and the ones that arrived look like they are the tobacco color. I’m not finding anything on the shoes to identify the color. I’m almost thinking they may have been packed in the wrong box ?

I love Birkenstock’s but am uncertain about this sandal. My normal size is a 41, I ordered a 40 in these, but they are still too big.

I'm between an 8-1/2 and 9, and tried a 38 and 39. The 39 was too large, but the 38 fit well. Unfortunately, the leather between the toes really hurt my smaller toe on my left foot, while the right foot felt fine. I was bummed to have to return them.

It’s too big for me. Ii think I need a side less than 6.5.

I own these without the ankle strap. I wanted to try with the strap. I just didn’t like the look on me. I feel like the ankle strap should be the same width as the toe straps. If the ankle strap were thinner I think I would love them. Returned.

These run big. I wear size 7 and they look like a 7.5. Returning.

I bought my first pair of Birkenstock Gizehs four years ago when I was pregnant with my second child. They quickly molded to my feet and I wore them nonstop for months, including exclusively for a two week walking vacation while I was six months pregnant. My feet changed after both pregnancies (arches fell a bit, feet now a little bit wider - C width - across the tops of my feet) and my Gizehs were now uncomfortable almost immediately after putting them on. Initially, I tried to just reorder the Gizehs, but the widest part of my feet extends over the sides of them, which I don't like. I ordered the following sandals to try and replace the Gizehs: Yara - kept, love these and the ankle strap, definitely keeping them, feet do slide a little but nothing uncomfortable, will try tightening the straps, takes an extra minute to put them on due to the straps, like the toe strap, feet definitely fully fit on footbed Granada - returning, uncomfortable both times I tried them on, thinking that it's the multiple cutouts in the straps (which look cute but hurt my skin if I try to walk), feet definitely fully fit on footbed Arizona - deciding, super comfortable trying on but they look so clunky, also feel like my feet slide forward a lot, feet definitely fully fit on footbed Mayari - deciding, super comfortable trying on, just wondering if they're too similar to the Yaras, like the toe strap, feet definitely fully fit on footbed