Customer Reviews Birkenstock Yara

Love these Birks! The ankle strap is a cute addition. I get tons of compliments on these and love to wear with dresses and shorts.

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These run large (length and width). I'm normally an 8/8.5 and ended up having to exchange for a full size smaller. In addition, the ankle straps pull on your ankle with every step making it really uncomfortable if you're planning on doing a lot of walking. Also, the coloring from the straps rubs off so your ankles end up being all black when you take them off. These are really cute but for the price and comfort level, I would not recommend buying these.

Like all Birkenstocks, these sandals took a small amount of time to break in, but after a few weeks of wear they are now incredibly comfortable. Super stylish and match with just about everything, these sandals are a staple in my summer wardrobe!

I have been wearing Birkenstocks for years. When I first saw this style, I searched and searched and finally found them on Zappos. They are perfect and are always my Go To summer sandals.

I am very happy to finally have the tobacco Yara's size 38, been waiting for them in this color. They are a little stiff to break in but no different then any other Birkenstock's I have, the straps are a nice soft leather. Once the souls become more molded to my feet these Yara's will be awesome

I love Birkenstock’s. I trust this brand to be of great quality. They’re timeless. I ordered this pair for a summer Europe trip and felt completely comfortable in them all day long.

Super comfy and cute! Can dress up or down.

Ended up buying these again later as I couldn't afford them this time with my large order. Love them

The Yaras are my first ever Birkenstocks - & I love them! If you are on the fence, give them a try!! Birkenstock styling has come a long way over the years and now that they have come out with more delicate looking styles I thought I'd finally give them a go. So glad I did. I was interested in the Yara and the Mayari. Due to cost I chose just one pair for now. Both are super cute. And comfortable. Everything people say about the comfort is true. Mayari is next! I typically wear women's size 9-9.5 and the occasional 10, in regular width. Because of where the raised toe ridge is, I found the size 40 (9/9/5) Regular width to be the best fit. I didn't try narrow, so I don't know how those fit, but the regulars seem perfect to me. My heel fits perfectly inside the heel cup, the width is good (does not pinch or bind at all anywhere), my toes fit in a comfortable place as far as the toe ridge goes and are comfortable inside the parameter of the shoe (they don't hang over). I tried the next size down in REI in person just for feel and it felt as though it would be a touch small because of where the toe ridge lies. FWIW...the shoes on the model used in Zappos video snippet look (to me) like they are too big on her or maybe her feet are just extremely slender. In the video, the straps and entire shoe looked a bit loose and floppy. In my case I find them to be so so (!) much better fitting. If I was judging whether or not to purchase them just by watching that video I would not have gotten them. Thank goodness for Google images. Personally, I would only consider the genuine oiled leather versions of any Birks 1) because it is a natural material 2) leather has the ability to conform better than a synthetic would and 3) I read a ton of reviews from all over the web prior to purchasing these and so many reviewers mentioned that the synthetic (Birki-Flor/Birki-Buck) straps on their Mayaris ended up fraying and breaking. Would prefer to spend the extra $25 for real leather and the greater comfort and durability that comes with it. **Just wish the oiled leather came in more colors!!!** I got the black oiled leather and they go with so much. Considering getting another in the Habana brown color, too. I tried the Tobacco color, however the finish was different than the oiled leather- it seemed as though it would show scuffs and scratches more readily than the oiled leather versions, the leather seemed more "nubuck-ish" (?) and the color was a lighter brown than I was looking for. Returned those. If there was an oiled leather brown shade somewhere in between Tobacco and Habana, that would be perfect. Seriously though...more colors would be nice. As far as comfort goes- AMAZING! I have worn the Yaras walking long distances and standing about for long periods and have had no issues at all and no discomfort. They are super comfortable and supportive. I can see these being good travel shoes. The suede footbed is really soft on your feet, too. Can a sandal be cozy? (I noticed the same thing with the Mayari - love the suede footbed.) The ankle straps, while they could be a smidge longer to accommodate those who do not have super skinny ankles, they do fit me just fine. I can comfortably use the first or second hole. The toe loop feels good (by that I mean I don't notice it at all) and really helps hold your foot securely in place, not too tight or constrictive. It does not dig or twist. The leather bands are wide enough that they do not cut in anywhere, yet they still manage to look pretty feminine and delicate. There was no breaking in period. Comfy straight out of the box. They look somewhat reminiscent of Greek goddess/ballerina shoes. They go great with summer dresses and I have also worn them with leggings, jeans, and they would probable be cute with shorts, too. Due to the ankle straps this style seems to me to have greater possibility to dress up than the Mayari which seem ever so slightly more casual. Hope this helps.

I've never owned Birkenstocks, but they looked the way I expected them too. Unfortunately, they are NOT made for those who are thick-ankled, like me. I couldn't close them at all. Also they felt very hard when I stood to walk on them. Maybe that is normal for Birkenstocks? But they're not for me. Had to go back.

I resisted Birks for a long time but time has caught up with me. I'm happy that I made Yara's my first ever pair of Birks. They fit my foot well and have a cute, stylish look for summer. I wore them all afternoon yesterday and most of today as I thought the leather around the toe might rub and hurt. So far, no rubbing! I did notice, however, that the ankle strap is not very generous. Thank goodness I don't have thick ankles, because the very last hole is the most comfortable for me. I knocked off one star because of that.

Order a size down.

The fit was perfect, I know for me Birkenstocks run a half size small so I ordered the 8 1/2. It was perfect. This equates to a 39 European. I live in Birkenstocks, and this is absolutely the most adorable style they have ever created in my opinion! In love with these Berki’s!!

These are hands-down the most comfortable sandal I have ever worn. 100% worth your money! I have narrow feet with high arches and a pronating left foot. I have been advised that my feet benefit from an ankle strap. I have heard great things about Birkenstocks and finally tried these shoes. I wore these for a festival and was on my feet longer than I expected but felt no pain. I have even tried walking for about four miles in these shoes and was still comfortable. The ankle strap makes them look cuter so they can be worn with casual dresses too. I highly recommend the Birkenstock Yara!

Bought these for my granddaughter and she loves them! They are so cute and stylish with the ankle band adding that special touch.

I really loved these , comfortable right out of the box. I had to return them due to right foot issues. But I would have worn the hell out of them if I could , they were so awesome!

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.

I've never owned a pair of Birkenstocks before, so I went in blind. The footbed instantly felt comfortable and like it fit my VERY WIDE feet just perfectly. Even the toe-strap didn't rub or pinch, which was amazing. But the ankle straps simply didn't fit. I guess in addition to my wide feet, I also have extra thick ankles. I was a full 2 inches short of the ankle strap. I had ordered true to size (for the footbed), but I contacted Zappos customer service and asked if sizing up would increase the ankle strap size. They said the strap did get longer with bigger sizes, but couldn't say by how much. Rather than return these, I ended up taking them to a local shoe repair man. For 20 dollars, he took the buckle off the pre-existing strap and sewed it onto 2 inches of elastic the exact same color. You definitely couldn't tell they were modified from far away, so I'm pleased, and now they are SUPER comfortable. So I guess, buyer beware if your ankles are thick! Pretty comfortable aside from that.

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!!

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

Absolutely love Birks!!! These are stylish and so comfortable!! I can’t stop buying these sandals! The quality is unmatched!

I was disappointed in receiving my purchase today because I received shoes that weren’t new. They had already been worn. They not only looked well worn but even had strands of long hair looped around the straps. I’m very disappointed that Zappos would let this happen. After all, I paid for new shoes, not previously worn shoes. Perhaps Zappos should have a discount bin for those not looking to pay full price than risk upsetting customers.

I typically buy the wider footbed Birkenstocks, but wanted this style. It works well for my wife gore foot, high arch. Heel cup and arch support offer good relief from my plantar fasciitis. The ankle strap is comfortable. And they are CUTE!

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.