Customer Reviews Birkenstock Yara

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.

After trying these on I can see why so many people had issues with the length of the ankle strap, and the strap across the top of the toes. Lucky for me, these fit perfectly if I have the straps on the tightest fitting. Now that I've fully broken these in I really like them, and find them to be really comfortable.

Gave them to my granddaughter but she did not like how the ankle strap felt. Her mom, who wears the same size, tried them and felt the same way. They will be returned.

I was looking for a sandal with a heel strap to give my foot more support as I do a lot of walking. While this is a cute shoe I did not think the strap provided me with much more support than the non strap Birkenstocks I have. Cute and comfortable - just not what I was looking for

I used the recommended size and unfortunately it was one size too large. The quality looked fine and I liked the style but in the future I will rely on my own judgement with respect to size.

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

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.

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.

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...

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.

I wanted to love these, I tried, but my flat footed and bunioned foot laid in the shoes so that my 2nd toe in kept hitting the front lip of the shoe and made it a no-go for me.

They looked really nice but were uncomfortable. I’m going to have to return them.

I wanted these to fit and be comfortable, but they're just not. They are so cute in the pictures, but the straps just hurt too much! I tried them loose, I tried them a little tighter, but after walking around my house for even 5 minutes I couldn't take it! I know leather softens with time, but I've had plenty of leather sandals that didn't hurt like these did. Sorry, they had to go back.

Had to return these as the fit wasn't right. The sandal itself, in a narrow 41 was great as my foot runs slightly on the narrow side of average. However, the ankle strap was too short, to buckle unless I pushed my foot tightly against the middle toe strap, which made them uncomfortable. I love the way they look, however, they aren't for me so my search for a summer sandal continues.

I wanted to love these shoes -- I love the style! I normally wear size 8/8.5 .. First, I ordered a size 39 - it was too big. my foot kept coming out of the shoe and was just dangling by the ankle straps.. so I returned it,and ordered a 38. The ankle straps were so tight - Couldn't wear them comfortably. I do not even have huge ankles - the straps were not very long. Had to return them too. Disappointed that this did not work for me.. Style is very cute.

Seemed too stiff and uncomfortable. Was hoping the ankle strap was thinner, but it's fairly wide. Going back.

I liked the look of thiese sandals but the strap just felt weird on my ankle and when I took steps it would flop. Ended up returning.

So far these are not the most comfortable, but hopefully I will break them in more. Also, they make my large, wide feet look quite large!