Customer Reviews Birkenstock Arizona Soft Footbed - Suede (Unisex)

It was just too wide for my foot.

Returned because the wide is too wide for me and I have wide feet. The Papillio style is marked as narrow yet it fit perfectly so that’s what I landed on instead.

Loved this Birkenstock style but wow, it was too wide for my wide feet! Even if I strapped them in tighter, too much play.

A foot model I am not, but I'm including a photo in case it helps someone with feet like mine! I have flat feet that are average width with long-ish toes. I am a true women's US10 Medium and usually get sandals in US10 Medium without any issues. I have never owned Birkenstocks. I used the measuring guide on the Birkenstock website, measuring both feet by length and width to the millimeter, and it recommended a EU40 Narrow. That seemed to small to me, so I initially ordered a EU41 Narrow. The EU41 Narrow was good width-wise, but a few of my toes on my left foot, which is slightly larger, hung over the edge. Then I ordered a EU41 Regular. The EU41 Regular fit well across the toes, but it was way too wide. Even on the tightest setting, it felt like they were just going to fly off my feet every time I took a step. Finally I ordered a EU42 Narrow. I figured I needed the smaller width but just a little more length for my toes. The EU42 Narrow works. My 4th toe on my left foot still wants to hit the edge, but that is the only issue, and I'm hopeful with time and wear, it will find a cozy spot. lol To sum up, women's 10M ended up with a EU42 Narrow! I've never worn anything bigger than a women's US10 Medium, but whatever works, I guess. ... Good luck!

There was a streak in the fabric across one of the straps.

This review is for Arizona Softbed Unisex style. I had to tighten with two extra holes (I punched myself) and now they fix nicely. However I won’t buy the unisex/suede style again.

I was shocked at how large this run, being the first pair I've purchased. So they are going back for a whole size smaller. Tan looks a bit dirty. The sole has a little bit of cushion, well worth the extra $ for it. Overall, the shoe is nice, but the color doesn't make it look "new" and the fit was way off. So a little disappointed.

It was described as a soft footbed but it was too hard and ridged for me.

This was the second time I ordered the same pair same size. Zappos shipped out the second hand shoes as the brand new shoes for those two orders I placed. Very disappointed..... RETURN.....

Straps were on the last notch and seemed too long

The suede version of these Birkenstocks were too wide even though I ordered narrow. And while normally a 39 or an 8 1/2 I needed a 40.

Birkenstocks are the most comfortable sandal (not for extensive walking) and yet the sizing is off. The 35 is actually an American size 6. They no longer make a true size 5, or 34 European. What a shame for those of us with small feet.

I love the soft footbed and was excited for this color because I love the look with my clogs, however, these are going straight back. This is my first suede pair & the suede is 100% floppy. The straps do not stay upright like in the photo. I don’t want to have to do a dance with my toes every time I want to put these on. I’ll stick with the regular leather. If you don’t mind the strap issue then these are as comfortable as all other birks.

Straps are too wide. Have them in the smallest hole and they are still too big on me. Not tight enough on my feet. Need a narrow.

This style was too big. I have another pair of Birkenstocks that were the same size and they fit perfectly. I ended up returning these and I purchased the narrow fit (I don’t have a narrow foot) and they fit much better. The suede is very soft and fits differently than the leather.

Ordered hubby a 41, too small. He wanted a 43, too big. So finally found the right size w/ a 42. His normal shoe size is 10-10&1/2. Arthritis in ball joint make finding comfy sandals a challenge. The suede on these straps is soft. He nailed another hole to make the straps fit better. Finally- all good! As always, Zappos ROCKS!

Disappointed.....the shoe in the box was not a size narrow. The labeling on the box was correct, but the actual shoe was incorrect as far as width. Rather than hassling with a return and exchange, I kept the sandal & added a hole into the strap to improve the fit.

These were billed as a 9-9.5. Since I usually wear a 9, this was as close as I could come to my size. They are too big, but they are also comfortable, so I decided to keep them. I'm just disappointed that a shoe this expensive does not come to size. Most likely will never buy again.

I tried a size larger and a size smaller and those were considerably poorer fits. These feel a half size off, for my feet anyway. And I know Birkenstocks take a while to break in, but after a whole spring and summer of wearing them I felt like I still had another 15-30% of break-in left to go.

The straps of these sandals are nice and soft but collapse making it a pain to just slip on. The straps are also wide and being suede they will stretch further. Probably a good fit for someone with very wide feet.

True to size, but disappointed in the so-called “soft footbed.” I was hoping it would feel much softer than it does. I have a traditional pair and it feels almost the same. After wearing it for awhile, it does feel slightly softer, but not by much. Love the gray. Not sure if I’m going to keep them.

Good shoes. About same as my last pair of Birks. The 42s are probably the best fit, but are very slightly long.

I've had many Birenstock's but the bed felt narrower to me. I can feel the rims on the side. I normally wear this but maybe the unisex is more narrow then the women's??

I ordered "normal" width and they were unusually wide - I have wide feet and these were overly wide.