Customer Reviews Birkenstock Arizona Soft Footbed - Suede (Unisex)

I’ve been wearing Birkenstocks forever… For some reason I wasn’t sure if I should get narrow and I kind of wish I had. The foot bed fit perfectly but I did need to take them to the local cobbler to get more holes punched as they were a little loose across the top

I love Birkenstock Gizeh and have a couple pair that I wear nonstop. Wanted to try the Arizona style. Soft footbed and soft suede super comfy. Black is gorgeous but exchanging for the same shoe in taupe so they are more versatile to wear throughout the year. Size- I am normally a 9.5 or 10 with slightly narrow foot. The 40 narrow was perfect width but a smidge short. Same shoe in 41 narrow just too long.

Normally wear size 7, the 37 regular width fits great. Straps stretch over time and do get a little loose. Love these overall.

I wish I could keep them because they were so comfy, sadly they fit me slightly small and I should know better since I’m regularly 12 in sandals and I ordered 11-11.5, besides that they’re pretty cool.

Love Birkenstock’s . Iv had a pair for years so the sizing writing on the sandals wore off . I’m usually 8.5-9 on shoe size . So I ordered 8-8.5 and they were just a half size too big . No big deal called Zappos and their amazing consumer service helped me order the next size down.

The shoe fits great. The more I wear it the more I love it. They are comfortable. They do stretch I had to make the buckle tighter.

First of all, Kudos to the Customer service department. I tried three pair of sandals before settling on these. I really wanted a smaller strap size, since these strap have always seems quite large to me. However the previous pairs that I tried cut across my toes un-mercilessly. These soft foot bed sandals are super comfortable, will be great friends in no time. The blue leather is beautiful and different, they were true to size, I wear a 9.5/40 these were a great fit right out of the box. Super adjustable straps make the regular width extremely versatile. Thanks Zappos!

I should have listened to the other reviews and gone with a narrow size. I usually get women’s wide shoes but these regular ones are very loose. I think I would not even take them off if they were tighter. I plan on purchasing a new pair this spring but will go for the narrow size and update how the fit feels.

I was dumb and didn’t measure my foot as suggested before I ordered the “regular” width. After wearing them for a week and having to put the buckles on the last hole, I realized they are just too big. The size was correct (39), but I sent them back and exchanged for the same in a “narrow” width.

Overtime it gets loose so i would recommend to get w size half less of exact size you have.

Needed to go down a full size. I did not find them too wide when I went from a 37 to a 36. Overall OK, but Naots fit my feet better.

Higher arches beware. With these I've learned that soft footbed Birkenstocks are for folks with flatter arches. My high-arched feet felt no support whatsoever in these. These were also slightly shorter in length than any of the original footbed Birks that I've ever owned. These sandals look great but I'll be returning them for the original footbed Arizona.

Not the cutest or most flattering shoes but that's not why you wear them! They are the single most comfortable shoes ever made!

Buyer beware, the soft footbed has less arch support than the regular Birkenstock footbed. I have very flat feet, no arch, and the regular Birk footbed is a dream come true. I bought the soft footbed version thinking that i would have the same amazing support with just extra cushioning. These definitely have moderate support-the Birk website explains that but it's not that clear in Zappos description.

I received these about two weeks ago and I have been wearing them pretty often. They are still a little stiff but they are much more comfortable now than when I first got them. Give them time, they will soften up once they have had a chance to conform to your foot. You can also get tips on first time use from the Birkenstock website which help.

Not as comfortable as I expected. They are too hard for me to walk for long but are ok for a few hours. The soft bed is not as soft as expected either.

You put your feet in them and walk around. They don't fall off unless you walk like John Cleese in the Ministry of Funny Walks. The soft footbed is an improvement over the cement/cork hybrid footbed that regular Birkenstocks are made of.

I love this shoe, and have several in different colors. The size is consistent and the shoe is very comfortable My only complaint is that the black dye rubs off on my feet every time I wear them. I've never had this problem with any other Birkenstock, and I've worn them for years (like 35 or 40 years -- I'm an old hippie).

I love this style of Birkenstocks. Order a new pair every couple of years. This year, I ordered the usual style/usual size in black. Fit is consistent with previous shoes in the same style. I gave this 4 stars overall only because the black rubs off on my feet. It washes right off, but is annoying. I will go back to my usual tan shades next time.

First Comfortable Pair! I've tried to wear Birkenstocks in the past, although none of them were comfortable. Now with the new soft footbed, there is not a tough breaking in period. My foot is super narrow and I ordered a narrow 38 and they fit great with slight room to spare.

Wow - I already owned one pair of Birkenstock Arizona Soft Footbeds in mocha brown and I wear them almost every day. I have heel spurs in both heels which are very painful and these shoes, once broken in, are the most comfortable I have found. The soft footbed is a must for me. These are great and go with everything. I ordered the cashmere color and the slate color (which is actually black) and they look even better in real life than they did online. Furthermore, I am very particular when it comes to choosing and staying with a company. I am very intolerant toward what I deem unacceptable customer service and I must say that Zappos customer service is everything it should be. I ordered my shoes Saturday night and received them Monday afternoon! Also, when they make a mistake, you don't even have to ask for the problem to be rectified. They are completely "on the ball" and provide the customer with respect and just outstanding service. From now on, I will only order from them. Even if an item costs a bit more here, I will definitely order from them anyway. Just the best!

Soft Footbed the way to go - I’ve worn both the soft footbed and the hard bed Birks and the soft footbed is way more comfortable.

Comfort - Good arch support. I have nerve and tendon issues on both feet; however, this shoe feels very comfortable.

I never could wear Birkenstock shoes because the arches are just too hard for me. I had an accident with my foot and I think I broke some toes and maybe some nerve damage and have not been able to wear shoe on that foot for weeks. I have been wearing flip-flops or a post-op boot on that one foot. Well anyway I thought I would give these Soft Footbed shoes a try and they are quite comfortable. Haven't worn them to work yet where I constantly stand and walk (retail) but I think they will be ok. I am just happy to find a shoe that I can wear without hurting my toes. I followed the other recommendations and ordered a narrow width even though I am med width. The shoes fit me perfect. The straps do fall down but I don't care, they are soft and don't hurt my feet. As always Zappos delivered my shoes in record time. Thanks Zappos!

Just the Ticket - I have been having problems with great toe pain and these were recommended by a poditrist. They have worked great.