Customer Reviews Birkenstock Yara

I really wanted to love these. They look great, but the material for the straps was too uncomfortable, especially the strap that rests just below the toes. The toe straps don't typically bother me on shoes. I thought I could break them in some, but they made my feet ache where it was digging in.

I love the look of the Yara, just wasn’t sure I wanted to have something around my ankle all the time. I also seem to be in between sizes- the 40 is too narrow but the 41 is too long in length. I’m trying another style to see what happens.

These shoes fit true to size and a bit narrower than my other birks which caused my arch to hit the edge of the shoe, which was unusual as I usually wear narrow or regular shoes. The biggest problem I have with these is the cross cross strap at the ankle. Somehow, this pinches the skin on my ankles while walking, and after wearing these out for a day they had drawn blood by repeated pinching creating a raw spot on my ankle. This pinching happens at the top of my ankle or on the sides, depending if I'm standing still flexing my ankle sideways or walking. I kept them hoping the leather would break in a bit and the pinching would stop, but with COVID I didn't have the chance to break them in and now I'm out of the return window. I love my other birks and am disappointed this cross cross strap does not work for me because it is a cute style and used on several birks strap sandal options.

Cute shoe and the leather was nice and soft but this one was a full size larger than the Arizona (which I am keeping). Marked the same size on the box and on the shoe. What's up with that?

Not bad, but the toe strap was really uncomfortable for me. The Daloa ended up being the better choice for me, since it's basically the same style with slightly thinner straps and no toe thong. If you're used to flip flops, these are probably fine, and size was the normal Birkenstock size (39 for me).

The straps don’t fit around my ankle, sadly. Cute sandal otherwise. I ordered black and it wasn’t as true of a black as I was expecting, hints of charcoal/bluish color is the best I can describe it.

The shoe itself fit really well, but the ankle strap was too short, and I could not buckle it. I really wanted to keep these shoes, but since I couldn't buckle the strap, I couldn't keep them.

The ankle strap was surprisingly comfortable, though it does gap a bit when you're standing with your foot flat. I returned them due to the toe strap, which started at the center of my big toe, versus at my foot like a flipflop. Something to beware of if you have long toes.

It's too bad that the ankle strap is too short, I'm sure these would be comfortable. I do not have large ankles.

Unfortunately, I have to return. I'm a size 6 shoe and I got the smallest size they offer, the 36. There was a good 1/2 inch space that felt uncomfortable to walk with. As much as I love the look of the sandal and the comfort of the food bed, it doesn't make sense to keep them.

The fit and size is off. I would get a size smaller.

These looked great and felt great on my feet. I was concerned that the leather strap around the ankle would cause a problem, so I returned them.

I purchased these shoes several years ago and loved them. So, I decided to order a new pair as the others were looking a little too worn. The changes to the design are subtle but enough to make me wish I hadn't made the purchase. The leather all over feels cheaper (the footbed looked horrible after one time wearing them, dingy) and the straps are not as soft (as in high-quality leather). Then there was the issue of the placement of the buckle. The straps fit my ankle just fine but the buckle ends up being on the front of my leg. It lands right up against the cross strap in the front. The whole shoe feels clunky and unattractive. It's hard for me to believe that Birkenstock really needed to dumb down the quality to increase their profit margin. I'm unlikely to purchase of pair of their shoes again. Unfortunately.

These run large. Buy them in at least a half size under your actual shoe size.

Unfortunately I have thicker ankles than a normal person. The ties around the ankles got smaller or something as I have the same pair in another color and those fit nicely.

These were returned mostly because I did not like the feel of the raised area just below the toes. I prefer a more flexible sandal. Upper right area of Right sandal had stained area of possibly clear glue... If comfortable to me, I would have kept the sandals though.

These are really cute. I typically wear 8.5, but ordered a size down based on other reviews. The footbed was perfect. The ankle strap fit odd on my ankle though and when I took a step, the footbed fell off my foot. This would bother me if I was out and about, so they are going back.

I love my Birkenstock Maryari sandals so I thought these would work for a long day of walking by providing ankle stability as well. However, the straps were slightly uncomfortable and the buckle hit one of my ankles, so I returned them.

The anklestrap was a bit too wide and stiff for my style. Also noticed that they were floppier when walking compared to the Mayari style due to lack of instep cross strap. I exchanged for another pair of Mayaris. I have a high arch, in step and plantar faciitus. Birks are the best I've tried and still are more supportive than my custom orthotic insoles.

These are the cutest shoes ever, they looked amazing on my feet. The only problem was walking in them. NOT COMFORTABLE for me, at all. Each step was a pain. So sad, because I love them! Had to send back.

Ankke strap felt weird. It was awkward to walk in.

I ordered one size smaller and my actual size. I wear 6.5 regular but due to the reviews I ordered a size smaller 36 and my actual size 37. I felt comfortable with the 36 but my big toe was too close to the edge to I stuck with the slightly larger/wider 37. Overall he fit is okay but for some reason they feel clunky to me, more so on the wider side. When I step I feel the grooves on the ball of my foot. So I wouldn’t call these comfortable. I can see how they would be an extremely comfy sandal but due to sizing problems, they’re not, throw in the price factor? They’re a no go for me. But I ended up sticking with them coz I tested them outdoors. Maybe if I’m not an in between size, they’d have had a better fit. It could also be that I need to walk in them a while longer so the cork part will mold to my foot. But they are otherwise cute. One point to note is that I’m not really a narrow footed person but I guess I am in these.

The leather is stiff and difficult to work with. The straps are too short to easily clip the buckle and too wide to be comfortable. I would like a shoe that separates my large toe from the others, but with the stiff, large leather straps, it is far to uncomfortable to wear for longer than an hour. I am returning. Seriously hot in Bend this past mont and I needed sandals, but these did not work.

I have a narrow foot and unfortunately, these are way too wide. The ankle straps are a bit awkward and stiff. I have several pairs of birkenstocks but this style goes back. Did love the style.....wish they made them in narrow with softer ankle straps.