Customer Reviews Birkenstock Mayari - Birko-Flor™ & Birkibuc™

Really wish all Birkenstocks came in narrow size options! These are beautiful, I love the antique lace color, unfortunately I have a narrow foot and these just look ridiculous. The Mayari in narrow sizing fits perfect!

I love these Birkenstocks. They look really cute and are amazingly comfortable. I have plantar fasciitis and these are one of the only brands I can wear that make my feet better. Unfortunately, almost exactly one year after buying these, the two strap on one shoe broke. I live in Wisconsin- sandal season is about three months long each year so I’d estimate that I got to wear these for about 4 months. I’m going to try to have them repaired but this is a complete bummer, especially because I had just gotten to a festival when the shoe broke so I had to hobble around all day with one shoe that didn’t work.

I wore them around the house for a couple of hours and they still hurt my feet.

They are hard as a rock they should form to my feet but I don't think I will be able to wear them enough for that to happen. And I ordered regular width they are a little wide I can deal with that. I am so disappointed my fake ones are really comfortable.

I loved these shoes--loved. Sadly, the toe strap on one fell apart after two seasons (I only wear my Birks in the summer and never where they get wet or are abused) and the company doesn't stand behind them, although they were willing to take more of my money for repair. At this price point, you should get way more than two summers out of them. Disappointed in the quality--my old Birks used to last 10+ years--and in the company's response. They know they're selling you sub-par footwear. They don't care.

The toe loop trapped my toe and my feet said "no way."

I've never owned a pair of Birks, so I decided to see what all of the hype is about. I loved the style of the Mayari, but it felt like I had two cement blocks strapped to my feet. Yes, they conformed and provided support, but there is no cushion whatsoever. My feet hurt after just walking around my house in them. I have more comfortable sandals that I paid $30.00 for. I am returning them.

The interior toe strap placement is just worn for my feet. I have been trying to break them in walking in our house. Hasn't worked. They still rub the wrong way.

These were somehow too big and too small at the same time. They were barely wide enough for my feet and the strap wouldn't buckle because it wasn't long enough, but the sole had an extra inch of space at the heel so they looked like clown shoes and I couldn't wear them. It is a shame because I like the style and the cork feels like quite a comfortable material... Birkenstock says their regular width accommodates wide feet but I can say that isn't true - at least not for my feet because if I sized down to make the length fit, the width would be too narrow. But who knows, maybe Birkenstocks just aren't right for my feet.

This style of Birkenstocks in the main shoe I wear as it is best for my plantar fasciitis. I've been wearing my 3rd pair in this style for only about 5-6 months, and one of the side straps just pulled free from the show, still attached to a chunk of cork. My first pair in this style with Birkibuc straps had the strap wear out and break free at the attachment between the toes. I swapped to the sturdier oiled leather straps, but now experienced them tearing away from the side of the sandal. I have other styles of Birkenstocks that have lasted years and are still in good shape. This style and strap placement does not seem to be a good design, or a good quality product, as I've now had 2 out of three that have quickly broken and become unwearable. This is frustrating, as this is my favorite style to wear and at $125/pair, is not a cheap shoe.

I purchased these a few months ago and wore them throughout summer, and they're now completely unusable. These sandals are true to size and are very comfortable. They mold to the shape of your foot to support your arch, and this helped with my back support. They are also very trendy and stylish. However, only the fabric kept the shoe together after a few months. The soles have been worn through, the sandal straps have been torn off the base, as well as the cork on the edges is visibly deteriorating. I would not recommend purchasing this product since these shoes cost over a hundred dollars and last for merely a few months. Yes, they are comfy and attractive at first, but they inevitably break apart. Don't waste your money!

These were immediately very comfortable. Unfortunately, the toe loop on the right sandal came out of the sole today. I got two months of wear making these a little pricey.

I only wore these sandals for 2.5 months and the heel is already falling apart.

The shoe is really cute and fit well. I wear an 8.5 and the 39 was perfect. However, the shoe had already been worn enough that it had someone else's toe imprints and had also obviously begun to form to that person's foot-yuck. It also didn't come in the original box. I'm sending back to exchange for the exact same shoe and am hoping that Zappos actually sends me a pair of "New" ones.

I have wide feet and high insteps and could barely get these on, so they were unfortunately very uncomfortable.

The adjustable toe straps were defective in that they are too short. This style is just not comfortable for my foot.

The strap by the toe is glued weird and pushed in on big toe of both shoes. Really uncomfortable. I think it is because they are made from the faux material, as the leather ones are not like that.

These were an exchange item after my first pair was too big I my usual size. They fit great, like a glove. The thing is: they sent me used shoes! There were dark brown gummy specs worn into the foot beds and toe prints worn in as well. Whoever tried these on and returned them before me wore them extensively. To top it off there was animal hair on them as well. Ew. I usually have great experiences with Zappos but this was lackluster for sure. I love their return policy but I guess some people abuse it (or don’t wash their feet).

The iced poppy color is so summery, and the style of the Mayari is so cute, and I really wanted to love these sandals, but they just weren't comfortable and made a strange suction sound when I walked coming from the area around the arch. So sad!

First of all, this review DOES NOT reflect a problem with Zappos, however it does reflect a problem with this particular style of Birkenstock (quality control). This is the forth pair of Birks I've purchased (all from Zappos), 1 pair of Arizona's, 2 pair of Gizeh's, and now this pair of Mayari's. I wanted to expand my collection of style's and colors of Birkenstock sandals, as I have numerous medical issues with my feet, and require a shoe that would cause no discomfort. I always read reviews prior to purchasing, and although I noticed some poor reviews of the Mayari, specifically the toe ripping and some quality control issues, I purchased the item (in oiled leather) since the positive reviews really were complimentary regarding the style and comfort. This particular shoe was received and when once I attached all the buckles for my comfort level, I noticed the right toe strap was much loser than the left (which was perfect). I immediately went on to the Zappos site to return for a replacement of the same shoe, which unfortunately was out of stock in my size. I then figured I would return this style for another Birk style in the Blue Oiled Leather, again, no luck, out of stock in my size. Although the shoe is defective, I'm going to make it work because I really want this style and color of sandal. Luckily, the strap that is lose does not hinder the overall comfort, however, it aesthetically alters the physical appearance of the shoe. Clearly, Birkenstock needs to "up their game" in quality control......when you're paying $125 for a pair of sandals, the quality should be nothing less than exceptional (which my other three pair of Birks are). Again, this review reflects nothing against this vendor......every pair of shoes I've purchased from Zappos has been delivered in a timely manner, and other than this particular purchase, the shoes have always been received in excellent condition.

The fit and color were perfect. Sadly they were returned because the strap around the big toe was way too long on one shoe.

Color name and pics are confusing. I wanted red shoes and this mayari kept appearing. But the color leans toward pink…maybe watermelon. I love the mayari style and fit but am sending this shoe back because of the color. it’s definitely not red.

I so wanted to be like the over 4 thousand five star reviewers but alas, my feet thought these were very uncomfortable. The buckle on the right and left sides of my feet rubbed, so were unwearable for that alone, but the the leather was stiff and not supple as I expected. The sandal base was stiff and unforgiving. Nope, not made for my feet. They are so iconic, I wanted to try a pair. Guess I'll keep looking...

I couldn’t even get the shoe onto my right foot because my bunion wouldn’t fit through the toe ring, and it was completely unadjustable. I returned them.

I ordered these in leather, it’s extremely thick and hard. the right toe strap is thicker than the left. it’s so uncomfortable. There is a bump on the cork? Very bad quality control! returning for birko flor