Customer Reviews Birkenstock Yara

I normally wear a US size 9, but I ordered the 8-8.5 (39). I also have thin—but not narrow feet. I was concerned about the width, since the description says Birkenstock’s narrow shoe will fit medium width as well. The shoes fit nicely. The adjustable straps allow the shoe to fit securely. However, the soles are very stiff, so I spent some time flexing/rolling them to allow for a more natural movement when I walk. The arch support is sufficient. Comfy sandals!

Wearing Birks for decades...gizeh, arizona, real leather. Love these Yara's, Solid feel on, wonderful leather....awesome look!

I agree with previous reviews that this sandal runs large compared to other Birkenstocks. I usually wear a 38 and needed a 37 in this shoe. If you have chubbier feet or your toes just fit in the size you usually wear, you may want to get your usual size, otherwise, size down.

The ankle straps were way to big for my ankles. I had to punch 2 extra holes in each strap just to be able to wear them. I am a huge Birkenstock fan! I have have posterior tibial tendinitis and can only wear shoes with great arch support. I own Birkenstock sandals, boots, and sneakers and these sandals are unwearable for me. They have good arch support, but they flopped around much like a heavy flip flop.

My favorite pair of Birkenstock’s, they match with everything and are incredibly comfortable. A true summer staple, just be sure to size down!

My daughter had to test and return one size already looking for the right fit. She’s always an 8 and an 8 looked like a clown shoe on her! Trying a 7 1/2 as soon as we get it in the mail and hoping we don’t have to go a whole size down...

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.

Being a first time Birkenstock buyer, these sandals hit the mark right on! They took a couple of days to break in, but now they are perfect for my feet. I have a wider foot, and they fit perfectly. I will most likely be buying another pair of Birkenstocks!

Love them!

Too big and not enough support :( runs large and not the best style for thinner feet.

Best sandals ever. Wear like iron and super comfy.....Zappos shipping always comes through!

These sandals are SO cute, they can easily be dressed up or down. True to Birk style, there is a "wearing in" period until they form to your feet. I ordered these in black and my only complaint (and I havent had this issue with other Birks) is that my ankles & feet are dyed black everytime I wear these. I wore them all summer hoping this would start to lessen but no luck. I have to scrub my feet and ankles every time I take them off. I finally emailed birkenstock to ask what the deal was and they suggested misting them lightly with vinegar and water :/ Havent tried it yet as theyre packed away for the season but will give it a go and hope for the best before wearing them next summer!

This is a beautiful sandal. Birkenstock sandals make my arches hurt until a “break in” period is over. Sometimes when my tendons are hurting, I am absolutely unable to wear them. If I didn’t have any issues with my arch tendons, I would love these sandals with all my heart.

Most comfortable shoe for high arch and bunions! They do well at disguising them as well!!!

Super cute! The straps felt really rough at first, but they softened up after a couple of wears

I have to preface this by saying I was not previously a fan of Birkenstock; I thought some of the styles were downright ugly. But as my bunions got worse and regular/narrow shoes hurt, I looked to Birkenstock because I knew they were known for comfortable shoes that were wide. Enter the Yara, the cutest style I could find-- yes I still have to try and be cute and comfy! I'm an 8-8.5 in sandals and 8.5-9 in boots, but I ordered a size down because I knew from trying on another style in a store that a 38 would be better. When I wore them for the first time, it was uncomfortable for a couple of hours due to the new feeling of the leather straps, but now 4 months later, I LOVE them! They are my most comfortable pair of shoes; I barely wore any other sandals this summer. They've molded well to my feet and the arch support is amazing. The width of the shoe is wide and perfect for my (happy) feet, and I like that this style keeps my big toe separate. I can easily walk 10-15 miles in them. A long time from now, when these eventually wear down, I will definitely be getting another pair. Stylish and comfortable is a win-win.

I bought these in the Habana Oiled Leather color before going to college and I absolutely love them. I wear them literally every single day and they are super comfortable, especially for walking to my classes. I've had them for a little over 3 months now, I wear them almost every day and they're still in really good condition! I did order them in a size up than I usually wear.

Loved just too big.

They looked warn for 10yrs

I love the Yara! I recently purchased my first pair of Birkenstocks (Florida Soft Footbed) and I wasn't sure about them. Then, I tried the Yara and they are amazing! They are so comfortable, right out of the box, and I had not hesitation on whether or not I wanted to keep them. Turns out I am NOT a big fan of the soft footbed, so the fact that the Yaras have the original footbed makes a huge difference for me. The ankle strap seems a little strange at first, but I buckled mine as loose as they'll go and that helped a lot. Plus, the leather starts to soften up pretty quickly. Also, I'm a size 8 in regular shoes, have a wide(ish) foot, and a high arch, and the 38s fit my foot perfectly. And, this style is super cute to wear with pretty much anything!

Not at all comfortable. Can't imagine why that made this style.

4th pair of Birkenstocks and never disappointed. These are all I wear and I think they are the most comfiest shoes out there.

These shoes are amazing! I get tons of compliments on them!

Perhaps these were mis-sized. Gigantic