Customer Reviews Birkenstock Arizona Soft Footbed - Suede (Unisex)

As a repeat Birkenstock buyer, I was interested in the soft footbed. They are really comfortable, but the footbed is not as raised in the toe area as they are with traditional Arizona\'s. However, the soft footbed is very comfortable, and I would recommend these sandals.

I love the new soft foot bed option. I do not think I will ever buy the original foot bed again. Please be aware however, my only issue with this shoe is the stiffness of the upper leather strap that is closest to the back of the shoe. It has taken a lot of work to get it soft enough to wear. This has not been a problem for me with my previous pairs of Arizona Birkenstock shoes. This really surprised me and now I have scabs on each foot where my skin was rubbed raw. I will definitely continue to buy this shoe, but will be more aware in the future.

This is my first pair of Birkenstocks. They are very comfortable; the only issue for me is that my feet are quite narrow and of slightly different sizes. I think because of this, the left sandal fits perfectly but the right one tends to slip off occasionally, even on the tightest strap setting. Next time I would probably look at the Milano, which has a heel strap, especially if it had a soft foot bed.

As directed by the Birkenstock company I purchased 2 pair of sandals in a 6 Regular. They were so wide, I couldn't keep them on my feet. When I called Zappos one of their sales associates informed me that I needed the narrow and sent 2 more additional pair to me. She was right and, although I have not had a chance to wear them, they seem perfect. These sandals were recommended by my podiatrist as being ergonomically correct. I'm taking his word for it and will start wearing the shoes in Florida.

Comfortable but bulky - These sandals are really comfortable for me, but my husband feels that his slide forward and cause him to step on the back edge. I don't have that problem and think I will be able to wear these sandals throughout Europe. My only criticism is they look somewhat bulky on my narrow feet (even though I bought the narrow width model).

loose need strap in back

I wear 8 size sneakers and ordered size 8. They were too big.

Two different colors

Fit was larger than same style and size of pair I already own, except these are soft footbed and my original pair are not

A bit too big and a bit hard on my arches

The straps were very large…too large to walk in, even adjusted to the tightest position. The width and length were perfect.

I didn't like how my toes kept touching the raised edge, not sure if it's a sizing thing or my feet. I normally wear Arizona birks 39 (narrow) n these soft beds in 39 (narrow) felt smaller

Cannot slip on due to the flimsiness of the straps.

These are far from having a soft footbed. I understand that they may form to the shape of your foot as you wear them more, but I'm not willing to wait for that. At the price point and soft claim, they need to be comfortable on day 1.

They were too nig and too wide.

The color looks black and not brown. I think they sent me the wrong color. Returning because I want brown, not black. Otherwise it's a great shoe.

material too soft. going to buy leather straps

Was a full size larger than what is normally worn

It fit, but I felt like the shoe was falling off.

These Birks do not fit like my other Arizona birkenstocks. Because I have feet issues, I have many birkenstocks. The Arizona Soft Beds have become a favorite. However, these suede version do not fit like my leather version. Sad to return.

These sandals were much much too wide for me. I needed them for a vacation, so I wore them and then regretted it because I could not return them. I punched more holes in straps to try to make them stay on my feet and that did not help. What a shame.