Customer Reviews Birkenstock Yara

I love Birkenstocks but these just didn't look that good (to me) after I got them on and buckled.

These were so cute! The fit was awful though. Very wide and very long. They seemed to be designed for a mans foot. The ankle strap was stiff/tight and the rest was loose. I was so looking forward to these. Still love Zappos. I ordered yesterday and they got to me in rural Arkansas today. Love free shipping. Sad to return them but free returns takes the sting out.

THESE SHOES ARE ABSOLUTELY CHILL. WHEN YOUR TEEN DAUGHTERS THINK THAT YOU ARE COOL WHEN YOU ROCK THEM WITH DESTROYED ROLLED UP BOYFRIEND JEANS MAKE ME LOVE THEM EVEN MORE. THEY RUN LARGE SO I LISTENED TO OTHER REVIEWS AND ORDERED A SIZE 37 INSTEAD OF 38. I AM USUALLY A SIZE 7.5/8 IN SANDALS AND THE SIZE 37 WAS ABSOLUTELY PERFECT. I CANNOT WAIT TO WEAR THEM WITH SHORTS, JEANS, AND MAXI DRESSES. WILL BE PURCHASING ANOTHER STYLE, AND HAPPY THEY HAVE RESURFACED IN THE FASHION WORLD.

Took a few days to break in but now truly my most comfortable sandals. I've been stopped to ask where I got these, they work casual or with a sundress. I'm chasing a toddler all day and they work for any adventure we go on. Love!

These Birkenstock Yara's have got to be the cuties berks available! If your looking for an updated boho style of berk these are it. There is no break in whatsoever. I thought the oil leather was going to be stiff like my berk boston's oil leather but that was not the case and way softer right out of the box. They do seem to be a tad on the longer side having more room in the back of my heal than my other size 40 (I'm a 9-9.5) berks. I might order a 39 just to see if it helps. But this style is too cute!

These are so comfortable! My only issue is that when I walk, the heel of the shoe gaps a little bit away from the heel of my foot, but it's mostly a pet peeve, and I think this will get better once the shoes are broken in. I'm usually a 38, but I had to get a 37.

I love these sandals. I'm between a 10-11 medium width show size. I ordered the 10-101/2. These sandals I think look so cool. Extremely comfortable on my big, flat feet. I will be wearing these with skirts and some casual dresses even. Plenty of heel and toe space. I see why others ordered a size down. I almost ordered an 11. Glad I didn't. Great adjustable straps. Can't wait for it to warm up outside. Will be my go to shoe clean through the summer. Well made as Birkenstocks are, expect to get many years of wear.

This is my first pair of Birkenstock's and I absolutely love them. I was originally going to go with the Mayari, but after trying these on, I fell in love. They're more secure and I feel like I can wear them doing pretty much anything. My arches are terrible and these actually give me the support I need, which is a rare find, especially in a sandal. As other reviewers have said, they do run big. I typically wear a women's 8/39 and I got a 37 in these, which is marked as a 6-6.5 and they fit perfectly. So definitely go a size or two down when ordering.

Absolutely marvelous and classy looking. I had to wear them for a brief period each day in the beginning because the buckles at the ankle and under little toe irritated my bones slightly, but then suddenly, one day, I just didn't notice it anymore. My favorite summer shoes. I'm used to wearing Birks - was wearing them when only hippies wore them - and these fit well. Not too wide nor too narrow in footbed. My usual size fit fine. Ordering another color.

I love these sandals! The arch support is great - I feel like it really contours to my feet after you walk around in them for the first time. I am usually on average size 7, but based on the other reviews, I decided to go down one size to a 6 (37). I am glad I made this decision because there is still some room left on the sandal around my foot, but not so much space that it feels bulky or uncomfortable. I read somewhere that having some space around the toes is recommended for Birkenstocks, anyways. This is my first pair of Birkenstocks, and I believe they will be my go-to sandal for many years to come. I especially love this particular style. To me, it's much more fashionable than the original. The only thing is getting used to the toe strap. It does rub against my toes sometimes, but I believe this is because I adjusted the straps to their tightest position, so this should not be a problem to remedy. Don't be on the fence about these sandals. If you are looking for quality sandals that look AND feel good, then I would highly recommend these to anyone of all ages.

Easily the best shoe I own. I wish I could wear these year round. I bought these a few weeks prior to a trip to Disneyland and man am I happy I did. I've worn these to many walking-intense events and even hiking. I believe I ordered a half size smaller, at least, to get a good fit. I've recommended these to my friends and family, I love them so much. While they are a little nerdy, I could really care less because they're so incredibly comfortable. I may have had a little pain wearing them in in the beginning (the straps that is), but it was completely worth it and they're perfect.

I waited a few weeks to review these and I love them. It does take a few all day wears to break them in. The straps are long and I had to add a extra hole to the strap around the ankle. I do not have skinny ankles. Every time I wear them they feel better and better. Long lasting well made sandals.

My initial desire for this purchase was the sophisticated yet casual style of this sandal. The ankle strap was too long for my leg so I opted to order a size smaller, which worked to my favor. What I would like to share is that the first 5+ times of wearing this shoe was work and not always enjoyable due to the fact that your foot needs to get to know the straps. Please know that it pays off and will become a very comfortable and classy Birkenstock sandal. Stick with it because it will get better! At first, I found that the ankle strap pinched at my shin and realized that if I placed the strap with buckle holes beneath the strap with the buckle, it did not pinch and was comfortable. Explore what holes work best for your front toe and ankle until it feels right. Relax your foot when you walk and don't give up, as these shoes will feel dreamy in the end.

I bought these sandals when I was seven months pregnant and was needing stronger arch support than usual. I'd originally gotten shoes and sandals that were easier to put on and off, but they were just not supportive enough and I was having sciatica and back pain issues. These issues calmed down once I switched to these sandals. Now I'm nine months pregnant and though it's tricky for me to put them on and take them off I'm still loving them. So worth it!

I love this shoe-SO comfortable, great support, nice style. I am not sure what to do though; the leather turned my skin black after only wearing one evening. I will probably have to return them, but don't want to; they are so perfect in every other way. :-(

I love the style of these sandals and the comfort. I almost did not keep them as at first had lots of problems at the top of my ankle, until I loosened the buckle to the second to the last notch. This made all the difference and I can keep and wear these adorable sandals in total comfort and style!! If you are having problems with the thick straps rubbing at the top of the ankle, try this to remedy.

These shoes are so cool and comfortable. It took a few times wearing to break them in but now they are super. I can walk city streets all day. Great for site seeing.

So far I love these, so much more stylish than the typical Birkenstock. These are my first pair of Birks, by the way. The only issue I had was that I need to punch another hole in the ankle strap. Some people returned them because there weren't enough holes, how silly! Just punch another. I bought these to try and remedy the back problems my other shoes have given me. I've always been a cheap flip flop wearer. So far, they've been great! Yesterday I walked in them all day with only a little twinge at the end, probably because I'm also a sloucher.

These are super cute. I was looking for Birkenstocks that weren't so masculine and bulky & these fit the bill! I own the Gizeh & Adria, but still found them not to be as fashion forward as I like. I have worn them anyway because I have herniated discs in my back, sciatica, a bum knee AND flat feet! LOL, so I REALLY need supportive shoes... I wore them because they were good for me but now I actually have a pair that I ENJOY wearing. :) I wear these literally everyday...I just picked up the Tobacco color. I 'm usually a size 9.5-10 but I found the 40 to be perfect. I have wide, big feet, and these actually make my feet look cute with a great pedi. :) I'm a happy lady.

I love these shoes and want to have a million of their little oiled leather babies. They're awesome. That said, I have super flat feet and terrible bunions, and it took me a good two or three weeks to break these suckers in. At first I thought there was no way it was going to work out - my "arch" (which isn't really an arch at all) felt bruised after wearing them. But I persevered, and hot damn! They feel great now. It took a little while, getting used to the straps around my ankle, but now it's like they're made for me. I get tons of compliments on these shoes, and it's awesome to be on my feet all day on my concrete floors (I'm a stay at home mom with four kids, so I don't sit down much) and end my day with ZERO foot/leg pain. I get tons of compliments on them, and they're just about as feminine as Birks are gonna get. Oh, I did order down a size, as all the other reviews suggested, and it was a good fit. Also, the ankle straps were way too loose on me, so I had my husband hammer a nail through to make a few extra holes. Was super easy, looked fine, and the shoes fit great afterward. BUY THESE SHOES. They're tough to break in, but it is SO WORTH IT. I love them!

They must have made the straps shorter. I do have thicker ankles but the straps are way too tight. Hoping they will stretch out because I really love these sandals. Leather is amazing and the copper buckles beautiful.

I love love love this new feminine Birk! I've been wearing the manly Arizona for over 10years, resoled, renewed to keep them alive and I was thrilled to find these bohemian beauties. My feet have changed quite a bit (got fat) since having 2 kiddos in the last 3yrs so nothing looks pretty on them. These do!! Birks are fabulous for their arch support, even per my podiatrist and these Yara's don't disappoint. I would say opt for a smaller size if you have normal pretty feet. ;)

I was torn between this style and the Gizeh. But ultimately the ankle strap style won out. The ankle strap is loose, but I think it is meant to be because the sole of the Birkenstocks doesn't have give the way a regular sandal does. I have worn them on long walks and there are no issues with blisters or discomfort with the ankle strap loose, which is why I believe the looseness is an intended part of the design. The black from the oil-rubbed black did rub off on my skin after the first four or five wears, but now the sandals are broken in.

The ankle strap is way cute. It dresses the shoe up a bit from the average Birkenstock. I am a solid size 10 with no tendency to ever buy a 9.5. My feet are a bit wider than average but not usually wide enough to warrant buying a "wide" shoe, but sometimes. I got a size 41 in regular width. They fit great with a little room in the from and back but not a lot. Width is just perfect for me. The tobacco color is true to what they looked like on my iPad. I get compliments every time it wear them. So comfortable.

These are the perfect sandals. I was skeptical paying a lot for them, but I would do it again and again. I wear an 8.5 and I got a size 38. They fit perfectly. Get them! Seriously! I even went hiking in them and they felt great. I may buy a pair in black too.... I wish I could give these sandals 100 stars. Truly.