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

My favorite Birkenstocks! The classic doesn’t fit me well, I find the 40 too short and 41 too floppy, the straps just don’t tighten enough around my foot unless I am wearing them in winter with thick socks. And I love the Medina but the plastic toe piece means a painful break-in week every spring. Seriously, why plastic? Why? These fit perfect & were comfortable for first wear (2 mile round trip walk to the park with the kids). They tighten nicely around the narrow part of my foot but have a wide toe box for my combo foot (wide forefoot, narrow heel).

I have never been able to wear Birkenstock's because they run wide. When I saw the delicate straps and fun colors of the Mayari style, I wanted to give them a try! I ordered the narrow width (even though I typically wear regular (B) width,) size 9. I wasn't sure about size: 39 fits 8-8.5 & 40 fits 9-9.5. The 40 fit my foot really well, and I can't wait for the warm weather so I can start wearing my very first pair of Birks!

I have a long, narrow flat foot and other foot issues. This sandal has a good arch support and enough adjustment in straps to make a perfect fit. This is my first pair of Birks so we will see how they hold up.

Mayari is my favorite sandal and my newest pair is the blue oiled leather, a very dark blue color. These sandals are so comfortable, I literally wear them everywhere. My only wish would be that Birkenstock made these in narrow width - I am size 9.5 and have to order down (39 instead of 40) because the regular width is too wide for my foot.

I wear an 8 1/2 to 9 medium width in a normal shoe. I ordered 39 and it was perfect.

I am always a 6.5 in shoes, I can even squeeze into a 6 if need be. Birkenstock recommends a 37. This is way too big in my opinion. I ordered a 36 and it’s good. I could probably wear a 35 if I wanted the sandal to fit really snug. Although I don’t think the Mayari is available in a 35. I think these look the most feminine of the Birkenstock’s. I prefer leather over the faux leather because I think it will hold up over a longer time. I have found that inside the box is a measuring guide in mm. When I measure my foot that way, it’s right on with a 36 size. They tell you to measure your foot and then add 10 mm. That is your size. My foot measures 225 mm. The 36 is actually 230 mm. I think that is perfect. Just enough space! Hope that helps someone else! Try measuring in mm and see if your fit works better!

This is my fifth pair or Birkenstock’s and first in the Mayari style. I bought the same size (40 regular) that I wear in both Gizeh and Arizona styles. The footbed is identical, but due to the shape and width of the straps this is the narrowest appearance of all three. I’d also say the most flattering. My other two Birkenstock’s that I still have are both leather. The oiled leather ages nicely, the metallic gets scratched really easily. I wanted this pair to maintain its matte black so I went with the BirkoFlor. I have yet to wear them but my BirkoFlors from a decade ago lasted several years, so I have no concerns. If you’re new to Birkenstock’s you may feel the toe loop needing a week of breaking in, especially in leather, and the arch support may leave your arches aching at first. It goes away and your feet are happier, healthier for it. Can’t go wrong with this summer staple - I’m so glad they are considered fashionable now!

I have pretty high arches, so it's difficult for me to wear sandals that are comfortable for a lot of walking. I finally caved and purchased the Mayari sandals after reading a bunch of reviews. These are my first pair of Birkenstocks, so the cork footbed did take some getting used to! As other reviewers have mentioned, they have a very firm feel on your foot - none of the squishy or flexible materials that are in most other sandals. This helps to support the arch of your foot when walking. At first, it felt really odd, but after a couple of hours I loved the feel of it! When I finally took them off at the end of the day, it felt strange walking around the house without the arch support. The sizing does seem to run large in these shoes. I wear a size 6-6.5 sandal in every other brand, so I purchased the 37. They were HUGE! I returned them for the 36, which fit perfectly. I have a normal-width foot but my toes tend to fan out a little, so I purchased the regular width. I do have to tighten the toe strap to the second-to-last hole so I hope the straps don't stretch! The style is super cute, not bulky at all, and goes with everything. All in all, I am really pleased with these!

I have ordered this shoe twice. I have arthritis in my feet and my feet are very wide with a high arch. This is the only shoe I have found that is comfortable to wear all day. I don't have a car so I do a lot of walking. A couple of years ago I could hardly walk because I couldn't find the right shoes. I can't wait to move to FL so I can just wear these year round.

I love these shoes! These are my first Birkenstocks. I have to say that I don't think they will be my last. I bought a size 6-6.5. They were to big. I sent them back and got the next size down and they fit perfectly!

It finally got warm enough to be wearing these around! They are very comfortable - Birkenstocks have a good amount of arch support for me. The straps are snug but comfortable which makes for comfortable walking. Once in a while the strap between the toes digs a little, but it is very minor, and probably because my toes are too short. I got these in the onyx color, and I was a little surprised when I saw them. I thought the photo made them look more blue than they are. They are actually a silvery grey color which is very pretty. I am very pleased with these!

The narrow Birkies are fabulous. The Mayari style gives me such a good fit for my long, narrow foot with high arch, that they are my go everywhere shoes. I can wear them with fairly snug straps, and they are so comfortable and stable that I have replaced all of my expensive golf shoes. Look great with capris for the mall. The secret if the two adjustable straps.

My fourth pair of Birkenstocks! I have issues with my feet and need all the arch support that I can get when I don't wear close-toed shoes, and these are great and comfortable. I wear them to work where I stand all day and afterward I am not sore. Love these shoes!

After surgery on my ankle, I couldn't find any shoes that were comfortable for walking long distances (I live in NYC, so I walk at least a few miles each day). These have been the only shoes that are supportive and comfortable enough for me. When my ankle starts to hurt from other (non-supportive) shoes, I come back to these and it feels so much better. Now I'm looking for my next pair of Birkenstock's to last me into the fall.

Love the shoes and super fast shipping! Comfy. A little dressy. Makes me feel like a Venus Granola Cruncher or Shinny Hippie or Festive Tree Hugger. :)

I have had numerous surgeries on my foot and this is the first sandal that I have been able to wear right out of the box. I have lived in these sandals all summer and wonder what I am going to do when the snow falls!

I have feet problems and not really supposed to wear sandals. But I saw the arch support and decided to give them a try. They are so comfortable and do not cause me pain - now I can wear sandals.

Good sandal, with lots of support. Perhaps the only thing would be a tad more cushion, but hey you can't have it all. Would recommend. My shoe size it a 10, and occasionally a 9.5, but I got the sandal that was said to fit a 9 or 9.5, so I would say they run a bit large.

Let me start by saying that I never imagined that I would ever own a pair of Birkenstock shoes. I was looking for the perfect sandal to wear on my 3 week trip to India. I bought these for unknown reasons, and have discovered the most comfortable sandal ever made. Yes, I still think they are ugly, but they are growing on me because of the comfort they provide. No breaking in time is required. I have never regretted my decision to buy these once I tried them on.

You guys are crazy fantastic, fast delivery, great service and selection. I got my husband a pair after he saw mine and me smiling while wearing them. Keep up the amazing work and thank you again.

I really wanted to like these, but unfortunately, they were a fail. I wanted a pair of Birks, but thought I would try something different than the classic Arizona style. I thought the Mayari was the answer. I had to return the first pair because they were a bit too long (I am an 8-8.5 and the 38 was a much better fit). The first time I wore them, I got a blister on the side of my second toe on my left foot. I changed the toe straps (having the strap come over instead of under) based on another review and that seemed to help with the blister issue. The more annoying aspect is that my right foot makes what can only be described as a farting noise when I walk. It feels as though the air gets trapped under my arch and when I step down "Pthbpthb". Sadly, I won't be wearing these anymore and essentially wasted a hundred bucks.

I ordered the Mayari Black Oiled Leather and the Mayari Black Birko Flor to compare. Both shoes are in the same size 38. (I wear an 8 in most shoes but the 7-7.5 birkenstock fits me best). The shoes are exactly the same except for the color and feel of the straps. I was hoping to keep the leather for its durability but the pair I got said "waxy leather" (not oiled) and the straps look gray, not black as they appeared on the website images. The birko-flor pair are solid black color and though they fit a teeny bit looser than the leather (I prefer a tighter fit) I am going to keep them for the color. A friend has worn her birko-flor material to shreds so I have some confidence that the shoes will last quite a while. (My older leather birks lasted years, so we'll see!)

It took me a day of wearing to get completely comfy...I believe that is due to the shoe-bed forming to your foot. Afterward, I needed to tighten the toe by one buckle more than the strap over top of the foot...perfection! These now rank as my go to house slippers, running around anywhere that isn’t formal. I will be buying more.

Great fit and wonderful look. I have been wearing Birks since 1992 and wear them everyday. They are great for bad feet.

I wear an 8.5 and have a narrow foot. I ordered both the 39 and the 40 Mayari. The 39 is a smidge short (I have long toes!) but the 40 was too big all the way around. The toe strap on the 40 was way big. I kept the 39, even though I don't think the fit is quite perfect. It seems that the footbed contours fit my feet, but I wish they were just a bit longer to accommodate my toes. The narrow width is perfect. I'm still breaking them in, but so far so good! This is my first pair of Birks!