Customer Reviews Birkenstock Yara

Ok, I read and re-read reviews from here and from other sites selling these shoes and the majority seemed to feel that these ran large. They do not. Maybe if you have short toes I guess but I'm a size 9, and a 40 in Dansko, and other Euro-sized shoes, and I do happen to own one other pair of Birks, the Granadas. So I ordered these in a 39, thinking they were long and that would be better than a 40. Well that was a mistake. I'm Zappos VIP so I got free overnight shipping. I had to send them back, this was just yesterday, and when I did they were sold out in every size but 41. So I went to another website, and while I paid the same price for the shoe, I had to pay $20 to have them shipped, only to return here to write a review and see that all sizes are now magically back in stock. This is the first time I have been truly disappointed in Zappos. Why would you say they were out of stock and less than 12 hours later they are back? Surely you would have to know you had more on the way in that amount of time...anyway, even a bit too small, I could tell these were great sandals. I'm looking forward to getting the correct size, I just wish I could have got them from Zappos and saved myself the money on shipping.

These were my first pair of Birkenstocks and I love them! They did take some time to break in but so worth it! The sizing is really weird. I usually wear a 10 in everything which is a 40 or 41 but I wear a 39 in Birkenstocks I recommend trying them on in person and getting you size before buying them online to save you the trouble. Super cute and can be dressed up and down!

I love them. A very wearable, versatile color and a unique style to compliment the support and durability of a Birkenstock. I typically wear about a 7, but I got this in a 36, or US5. My friend usually wears an 8 and she got a pair of Floridas in a 37, so it seems they run uniformly large.

Love the look of these. They are super cute and I am on my feet all day so I needed something that would look cute but still be comfy. I have worn them for about a week now and they are rubbing a bit by my small toe but I think that once I break them in they will be great. Look great with jeans, skirts and dresses. I usually wear a 5.5 or 6 and I ordered a 5/5.5 and although they seem a little big they do fit and are pretty comfortable. Of course Zappos rocked and even tho my small town doesn't normally offer next day service, there were here within less than 24 hrs of ordering.

One negative is the strap around the ankle is for a smaller ankle... had to return them

I loved these and thought they were cute and comfortable but the trap around my ankle was not long enough for me so I had to return them. Very bummed they did not work! I often get Birks in a 10 and ordered them in a 9.5, the footbed worked and everything but the strap around the ankle fit and seemed true to sizing. I’m learning that in lots of shoes if the width isn’t too narrow a 9.5 is a good size for me.

I had to return the first pair I ordered for a smaller size, and if they had half sizes I could have even used a half size smaller. I have feet issues, so the support these sandals offer is fantastic, and they are comfortable, and they look nicer than traditional Birkenstocks. But after a month of wear the left toe strap broke. I glued it back into the shoe with wood glue, but now it sticks up higher than it should. The truth is the toe straps don't really hold the shoes onto your feet, so the shoes are still comfortable, all the same I'm kinda bummed as it doesn't look as nice as it did before, and they aren't cheap sandals.

More grey than oiled black. Seemed like they would rub.

These shoes are very cute and I too wanted to like them. I’ve been a Birkenstock wearer for 30 years, and live in them most of the time. I thought the ankle strap would be nice for traveling. The leather is very hard and hurts, the footbed just doesn’t feel right, the toe thing is stiff and hurts. I’m returning and trying the Daloa that seems less stiff.

I read there is a “break in period” for these shoes. I’m guessing 4 months is not enough. I regret buying these and I’m sure I’m past the return window. They will not break in. I am always getting blisters from them. I can’t wear them longer than a couple hours. I don’t spend $100 on shoes often unless they are running shoes. At least I know those are comfortable.

I bought these in the size I normally take (8.5) and when I received them they felt like at least a size to big. Returned them and got a size 7-7.5 and they fit better but I just really don’t like how they feel to walk in. My heal goes up and down way too much. I was hoping the sandal would hold onto my foot better since it has the ankle strap and it doesn’t. I really wanted to like these!

This sandal is very cute. The leather around the ankle and toe was quite stiff but I think it would soften over time. I ordered one size smaller than my normal size and the length was about right. If half sizes were available, I would have ordered just a half size smaller than my normal size and I would have liked the fit better. My biggest problem with the sandal was the arch support. It seemed to hit in the wrong place for my foot, the arch support was too far forward on the shoe. I will need to send them back.

Straps were too small for my ankle. I am plus size, but have normal size ankles.

The sandal was cute and stylish looking, but for practicality reasons it failed my good sandal test. Since the ankle strap is the only walking support combined with the single strip down low by the toe line, the needed pressure on my ankle was constant, with every step, and I could not stand it. To balance it out, the sandal either needs a strap in the middle of the shoe to alleviate the bending pressure, or some kind of back support to replace some pressure on the heel.

SO disappointed that the ankle straps aren't long enough to wrap around my ankles. I've been waiting months for these to come back in stock. The sole and front/toe area fit and look SO CUTE, but just can't get the straps to latch. SO BUMMED!!

I love these sandals. I wear them to go for walks here in Florida, where I live and where it's almost always stinking, sweaty, humid hot. I'm getting a pair in black. I also wear them to teach at my school. They dress up and down: from casual to nice and pretty for something vaguely formal... Florida formal. :o)

Purchased for my God-daughter whom is expecting. It is a challenge to be comfortable during the summer- at least she has comfortable shoes! She LOVES them! What a difference comfortable shoes make. She wears them with skirts, dresses, shorts...basically everything. She normally wears size 7, I ordered a 7, and she says it is a perfect fit.

Love these Birkenstocks!

Very cute I wear 37 in birks my normal size is 7.5.

Good if i could get them size 9 m i need color brown please i love them very sexy sandals

Great sandals!

I followed the size recommendations from other reviewers when purchasing these sandals. I normally wear an EU size 39 (US 8-8.5) in Birkenstock, but purchased an EU 38 (7-7.5) and they fit perfect! I love these sandals, they're very cute and comfy!!! Thanks for the great service Zappos!

Bought as a gift. My daughter loves them. Wears them all the time. They hold up great and seem like they'll last a long time. Will purchase more.

Super stylish and extremely comfortable, however, the black color I ordered is NOT black! So I'm going to say they're grey and go with it. For reference, I have been wearing Birkenstocks faithfully since 1992, I wear a size 7 in US and 37 in European so these fit me perfectly, as do all my other pairs of Birks. I have average feet (not narrow or wide) so they feel true to my size in this brand.

I love these sandals, my first pair of Birkenstock’s and they go with everything.