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

Last summer I bought the white leather Mayari and loved them. They're a little dressier than the average Birkie, and look great with jeans as well as skirts. Since I didn't want patent leather I passed on buying another pair. This year when the black leather became available I jumped at the chance. I've been wearing Birkies off and on for a few years and they've never let me down. The arch support is great for high arches like mine, and if you're used to the fit, they take little breaking in. The price always makes me a little apprehensive, but they last for years with just a little care. It's easy to keep the cork looking good with cork sealer, and if you want, the shoe can be resoled (though I never have). I only wish Birkies made more closed shoes, because in my climate (rainy PNW) it's difficult to wear sandals all year round. I would recommend these sandals to anyone.

I recently had a flare-up of plantar fasciitis, with a new wrinkle, concurrent pain in the first metatarsal joint of the second toe. This time I followed advice from a friend who is a therapist and bought Birkenstock. The toe bar is especially helpful for the kind of pain I'm experiencing this time. I have Birkenstock Arizonas and Bostons that I wear at home and two pairs of Mayari sandals for work. For daily activities, they give me total pain relief. I gave away 4 garbage bags of shoes, so I won't be tempted to wear "cute" shoes! The Mayaris are quite stylish with a good pedicure. I'm still looking for a fitness shoe for a walking long distances and a standing shoe for hours of cooking on slate floors.

I made the awesome discovery of ordering "Narrow" width Birenstocks and realized that I'd been missing out on a whole new world. A world that does not involve wearing clown shoes. Please, ladies, try getting the narrow width (if your feet are not ultra wide). I love these sandals. They are very comfy and look great. Certainly not "clunkers."

The Mayari's are so comfortable from the time you put them on. The patent is fun and it didn't look like a true (shiny) patent online, but it is. I made a mistake and ordered one size too big, forgetting that I wear a 40 in closed shoes and a 39 in sandals. These are great for wide feet. I am likely to order another pair of the same style in the future. Took less than 24 hours to deliver with one day shipping!

I wish Zappos would show pictures of people wearing shoes so you can see how they look on a person. I thought this style looked kind of boring and clunky in the picture, but when I put them on my feet, they were my favorite out of all the other Birkenstock styles! much more feminine than the classic Arizona sandal. Don't worry if your new Birkenstock feels strange to you at first. They need to break in, and you need to get used to them, too. My feet felt really tired the first few weeks I wore these. but once they broke in, I'm fairly convinced they helped heal my plantar fasciitis! They have become my favorite summer shoe.

I usually wear a 40 in the Boston and Zurich styles so I got the 40 in the mayari. They seem longer than the other styles but when I tried the 39 my toes touch the top rim. I have long toes and I think with the Mayari style my foot sits further forward because of the toe strap therefore my long toes hit the front. I'm bummed because I really wanted these sandals for an easy slip-on summer shoe but I'm not keeping either the 40 or 39. The footbed on all Birkenstock's are wonderful if your foot sits well in the shoe.

I love them! They are not entirely proportional, so my toes sometimes rub even though they are the right size. Also, the top strap has rubbed a spot onto the top of my foot even with the strap loose which hurts sometimes when I walk too much. But, I cannot get enough! I still wear them everyday!

I wanted to like this shoe. Loved the rugged-looking tobacco color leather. The arch support and cork base felt good. However, I have long toes (second piggy is nearly 2in) and they would hit the raised lip of the shoe when I walked and the toe strap started halfway up my big toe rather than against my foot like a flipflop. Also the foot bed was quite stiff, which felt awkward when walking due to the high-placed strap, though that might break-in eventually. The normal width foot bed did seem to fit me just right (my foot's a little over 3.5in at its widest) which was good to know since I contemplated getting the narrow.

Love this style… but the toe strap just broke clean from the footbed and I can’t see how it can be repaired, unlike the Birks of old. This is after just over one year of wear. Boo!

Send a pair of shoes without a box or a tag, placed in a plastic bag. Really should not have to pay full price for a used pair of shoes. The first time this has happened with Zappos. Returning.

I will never buy Birkenstocks again even though I am a Birkenstock believer. These shoes ended up being such a disappointment. I've had many Birkenstocks over the years. My first pair lasted 20 years my 5th pair that I bought 3 years ago lasted one year and the pair that I just bought lasted one week. Birkenstock has totally sold out and are passing off these flunky fakes as they are the tried-and-true Birkenstocks.

LOVE the shoe but the toe strap broke 2 months after purchased.

These shoes hurt especially when I tightened them enough to actually be able to keep them on. I believe I'm supposed to break Birkenstocks in...I could not begin to wear them long enough to break them in. Back they go. Guess I'm a comfort girl all the way.

Great shoes. Just run bigger than the size guide, if your Women’s size 6 -order the size 35. I ordered a 37 it was way too big.

This is my second pair and I absolutely love these Birkenstocks. They are comfortable and flattering. I walked 20,000 daily steps over Italy with no problem. Can't wait to buy another color.

I’ve worn Birkenstocks for almost 30 years; different styles and footbeds. This, the Mayari, is my all time favorite. Having a ruptured plantar fascia, I find my Arizona Birkies have too much “play” and wear time is reduced. The Mayari holds my foot in the footbed without feeling too snug. I love these and will buy a second pair soon.

I've worn this Mayari Birkenstock style for years. Very comfortable and this is a replacement shoe...I just finally wore out my old pair! Love this Birkenstock.

Great arch-support sandals.

this is my second pair and they fit as perfectly as the first 5 years ago. So happy Birks come in narrow size!

These shoes are wonderful. I never thought that these would work for me. Boy was I wrong. I don’t want to wear any other shoes. I have narrow feet and don’t ever find shoes that feel great on my feet. I asked for a pair that are like loafers for Christmas. LOVE LOVE LOVE BIRKENSTOCK ?

This is my 2nd pair. My first lasted years. They are a great supportive shoe/sandal. My feet are well supported so that my arthritic big toe joints don't hurt. The narrow width is perfect (my feet that are neither narrow nor wide). They look great too!

Not sure why you have regular shoe sizes listed instead of the traditional birkenstock sizes? I ordered the 8 (which is my normal size) a 39 was sent. I always wear a 38. So I returned for. size 7 - a 38 was sent and it fit perfect

After reading reviews that mentioned they run large, I ordered a size smaller than my regular shoe size and they fit perfect! They are comfortable and nice and cool for the heat wave we are experiencing.

These Birkenstock really mold to your feet after so many wears, comfortable and practical…?

Love Birkenstock. This is my 2nd pair of these exact shoes. I wore the others one out after continually wearing them while teaching. I'm always on my feet and these never fail me!