Customer Reviews Birkenstock Arizona Soft Footbed - Suede (Unisex)

Obsessed with these sandals. So comfortable and the only sandals that I can wear all day without my back hurting me. Saw some reviews to order a half size to a size down but I ended up exchanging them for my normal size.

I wear womens 7.5 in shoes and the size 37 is perfect for my feet! I had originally ordered a 38 as the size chart recommended it but they were too big. These are perfect!

I have a wide foot and the regular width fit perfect. The straps with buckles are adjustable, it even covered my bunion!

Fifteen years ago, I bought my first pair of these shoes. A few weeks ago I decided it was time for a new pair. I still have, and wear, my first pair, but once, one of our dogs chewed one of the straps and I panicked just a bit. However, we have a wonderful cobbler here and he repaired it almost to its original condition. That was a few months ago. It was then I started thinking about ordering another pair, "just in case." I have them now, and they are as comfortable and reliable as my first pair. I have strangely- shaped feet: long, narrow, hammer toes, unusually high arch, no fat on the bottoms. These Birkenstocks are truly the only ones that fit my feet and cause no problems. That said, because of the shape of my feet, it's my excuse for not wearing heels for years. I even wore my pair of black Birks. to one of our son's wedding two years ago, while dressed in palazzo-like pants and an "appropriate" top, and no one even raised an eyebrow. At least none that I saw. I was most comfortable.

I had some Birks back in the 90s and never expected to buy another pair (mainly because I associated them with jam bands and patchouli), but I really needed some footwear to relieve pain in my feet (plantar fasciitis). After some internet research, I learned that many people with PF find Birks to be amazingly comfortable, so I started looking around for a pair. I ended up picking these up in the velvet grey suede and absolutely love the color... and the style! I've worn them a few times to try to break them in, so I haven't really noticed a big difference yet, but I do really like them!

I exchanged the regular ones for these soft footbed and it totally made the difference! They are so soft! Also, i am a 6 1/2 with a mid-wide foot and I got the 36 narrow (previously I got the 37 regular and it felt too wide)

My D lives in Birkenstocks, year round - she just adds socks for winter. The black suede is a rich color, soft feel. She is a true size 7 in every shoe, and a 37 in this show, NOT a 38 as the size chart recommends.

My foot measures: 9 5/8 long x 7 1/16 all the way around at the widest point. I have mild arthritis in my right big toe. I was apprehensive, but these fit and they feel great. Lots of support...very little to no pain. It's a change for me from my ballet slippers and my skimpy sandals...but I have no choice. These are funky and cool and I'll be able to carry them off with jeans or a casual summer shift. They're adjustable so I can wear them "hipster" style with socks. I like this color because it kind of blends in with tan legs. The "Narrow" does make a difference.

I am a longtime Birkenstock customer and was thrilled to be able to find the Arizona on Zappos. After reading the reviews, I decided to go with the "soft footbed" and right out of the box they were comfortable. It's not a squishy footbed but nice compared to the old break in period. I have been wearing them everyday since they arrived. Imitation Birkenstocks do not even come close so just hold out for the originals. If it helps, I am 5'11" and 160 lbs., a size 11 shoe and wear a 42 regular.

Love them. This is my first pair of the soft footbed, and I don't think I'll go back. Really like the color, too.

These are the best Birks I have ever had! The color is a bit lighter than in the picture, but they are WAY better. If you watch the video, you will get a better idea of the actual color. I prefer the "normal" width even though I have narrow feet. I am ALL about comfort and you can't get better than these soft bed Birks. As always, Zappos is amazing! Zappos is a shoe lover's dream. :)

These are the most comfortable sandals I have ever bought. I am pregnant and my feet were getting very tired and achy. Being a teacher, I'm on my feet all day and these helped me get through the end of the school year!

Absolutely love this shoe. I have had Birkenstocks before but this is the first time with the soft footbed. All their shoes should be made with the soft footbed. Wonderful!

Second pair of Birkenstocks in 10 years and my feet are once again happy. First time using Zappos and it was great. Thank you.

These are awesome as always. They fit perfectly at the right size. They are sturdy and offer support.

Great sandal, only issue I have and is the same with all Birks is the arch break in. The sandal will rub the inside of my arch creating some irritation. Eventually it goes away, but though the soft footbed would be better. Fit was good, although I did order a size larger, I need extra room in the toe area.

I have super high arches. I wear these soft beds around the house for slippers. My high arch Birkenstocks are for work and outdoors. Very compfy.

Love this Birkenstocks. Been wearing these since the 1970's. The soft footbed is great! Felt great right from the start.

This is the first pair of soft footbed Birkenstocks I have ever owned and I was amazed how comfortable they were straight out of the box. Made the breaking in process a breeze!

Awesome...although expensive, worth it. Can stay on my feet all day and not be in pain. Have a bad knee and nearly no arch. Great sandals! I guess the only 'con' might be the style, they aren't the most attractive shoes in the world, but I am at the point where I will choose comfort over looks! I also have very wide feet, so I would think for someone with regular width feet and women's size 8, they may feel too big.

This shoe is a great for wearing all day. I don't like to break-in the foot bed of Birkies, so when this soft bed came along I was like, Yay! I have a pair in black and ordered this pair in nubuck. I wear them everywhere. They are nice with summer Capri pants and jeans. I love these shoes. The first time I wore them it was like I'd had them for years.

Though these sandals have a pretty steep price it is well worth it to me. I absolutely love my Arizonas and will not ever wear another shoe. This was my first soft-bed purchase. These are the most comfortable shoes that I have ever worn. And as always Zappos' speedy service keeps me coming back. They even ship quickly to my little unknown town n New Hampshire. Zappos is the best!

This is my first pair of Birkenstock sandals and it will not be my last! Another shoe that fits over my high instep! I have always had problems with straps over the top of my foot, not with these. In fact I had to tighten them! They are so comfortable. I wish I had had these a few weeks ago when the temperatures in our area were unbearably hot! I thought they were pricey but a friend has had hers for years so I feel I will be getting my money's worth.

I bought these sandals because I had read in several reviews that people with plantar fasciitis could wear them without pain. Every person is different when it comes to PF, and for me, these shoes did not alleviate the pain. Otherwise they were a great purchase -- looked great, felt comfortable (aside from my PF), and the color went with anything casual.