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

Buyers please be aware. Even if your Zappos search is specifically for LEATHER sandals you will be directed to styles with Birki-flor and Birkibuc uppers which are made of acrylic and polyamide felt fibers. I excitedly bought four different styles and colors with confidence as I have been a Birk wearer for years and years. I was SO disappointed when opening the boxes. The quality of materials is sub-par. I returned them and purchased Clarks--for comfort, style, and highest quality.

I have been wearing Birkenstocks for years. 2 of my pairs are the Papillio Tabora style. I wear a 40 Regular and they feel like a dream. I needed to get another pair of the same type of style, but I see the Mayari has replaced the Tabora Style. I ordered a 40 regular. They are way too small! They have a more rounded heel, which is too narrow for my heel to fit in the cup. The Tabora style has a more square heel with much more room. They are also narrower, so my toes fall off of the side. I did see there is still Papillio style, but no solid colors. I need a neutral taupe or stone. Does anyone know where to look for these? These are, unfortunately, going to have to be returned. I don't think a larger size will fit me because they are too narrow for me.

This size is much larger and wider than my other 'Birkies'. The leather is not soft at all either. I am really disappointed in them.

Most comments stated that this shoe was soft. One other person said the foot beds were hard. I must have gotten that same pair, as these would be great except that the foot beds are very hard. There is no cushioning at all. The arch suport is very good. I have not sent them back yet as I want to try them again for houseslippers.