Customer Reviews Birkenstock Arizona Soft Footbed - Suede (Unisex)

The color on these is different from shoe to shoe. I first ordered the regular width, because I have on the last 4 pairs of Birks, but maybe because of the suede, the straps are VERY wide. The color was as it is in the picture but because of the fit, I sent them back as an exchange. The narrow ones arrived and while the fit is great, the color is like a dirty gray and the suede upper is all nubby as if someone's already worn them for a whole season. Very disappointed and now these will have to go back to.

Disappointing. This is my second pair of suede Arizonas. My first pair, purchased last year, had soft, comfortable straps out of the box. I loved them so much that I bought this second pair - exactly the same style except for the color. The straps on this pair are stiff to the point of cutting into my toes, and the staples rub and scratch the tops of my feet. Not what I expect from the brand or at this price. I would not purchase again.

Comparing the Arizona Unisex to the Florida 3-strap that is described as a women's Regular? This sandal has what seems to be the same footbed, but the straps are really, really long for my slender foot. I would steer the guys to this one.

As usual, Zappos provided quick service. However, I was greatly disappointed to find that the QA had slipped: the footbeds of the sandals showed the impressions of bare feet! Accordingly, I was not willing to try them on, so I am unable to give true comments on the fit and how I felt about them (I was forced by the evaluation form to put something down in order to submit this review). My two previous pairs of Birkenstocks came from Zappos in pristine condition, but after this experience I'm not sure whether I wish to order another pair from Zappos; perhaps I should instead buy them from my local shoe store, which is able to ensure that its customers' feet aren't bare when they try on shoes.

I bought these instead of the regular ones because "soft footbed" sounded lovely. Well! Be aware that the arch support (if you really need it) is mostly NON-exisitant in these! I even called Birkenstock to confirm this and they said, "Yes, there is less in that style." So! I'm sending these back for a regular footbed.

I think I was sent a mislabeled pair...I ordered two in the same size and have worn Birks for years and years. These are impossibly wide and not comfortable to walk in. Disappointed because I slipped them on, having worn this size in Birks forever, and realized they just slide right off. I'll have to see if I can get more holes punched in the straps to better adjust.

In my quest to get the fit right, this is my second pair of Birkenstocks I’ve ordered this month. The first pair, came in a Birkenstock box, each shoe wrapped in plastic, with tags on. This pair came in a generic box, no tags, no plastic, and the rolled tissue paper that had come inserted in the straps of the shoe on the last pair, were tossed in the box on the side, doing nothing. Clearly, these had been worn/tried on by someone else, but is it too much to ask for the original packaging, if I’m paying full price for these? Back they go.... (and the regular width is still too wide for this girl with bunions anyway).

There an area on the inner part of the shoe that pushes into the foot and is painful. I got regular width and was in the last hole of the buckles and they were too big. I do not have narrow feet.

I have these same sandals in Taupe and they fit great; both straps buckled with an extra hole to spare (on the next-to-tightest holes). With this pair both straps were much larger. When I buckled the straps on the tightest holes over my foot the straps were still too loose. I could not keep them on my feet.

Beware: soft footbed Arizona is NOT the classic Arizona. The soft footbed is squishy latex foam, instead of the classic cork slowly conforming to your foot for a custom fit. It otherwise looks the same and is probably comfortable, but if you want the original Arizona, order the regular Arizona. I'm returning and reordered.

The cork bed is not comfortable, it is hard compared to SAS. How the shoe dips down is uncomfortable for me. I like the look of the shoe, just not too comfortable

Took on-line advice here to go one size down. Big mistake! Length is marginally okay. Width is significantly tighter. Recommend you order your usual size and then adjust if necessary. Very disappointing since these shoes have such a good reputation for comfort.

Ever since having a pair of BullHead Cork Midsole sandals I have been looking to replace them. They were almost 20 years old and showed very little wear. My wife convinced me to rid myself of such old shoes...BIG mistake. BullHead does not make sandals anymore so I decided to try Born. That was a mistake as they don't make cork midsoles and fell apart in less than one year. Then I found Birkies. WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT! The midsoles, especially in the heel are half of what they look in the photo's, the fit and feel are very strange. I want to like them but just cannot. I want my BullHeads back.

I ordered the narrow based on reviews but they were too narrow for my feet. I am not going to order the regular because I felt that the soles were too hard for my feet.

I love Zappos, so this is not a diss to them, but if you want to buy Birkenstock shoes, I highly recommend you go to an actual store and try them on there. This brand of shoe varies a lot in size (even when you have the same pair of those, one could be slightly smaller than the other). I bought this in 2 widths, same size (37). The regular width fit slightly too big in length, and slightly too wide. And the narrow fit fine in width, but it was way too small in length (as if I was wearing a 36). Zappos kindly refunded me for the two and sent another 37 narrow - only I had the exact same issue. I even called Birkenstock customer service directly and asked if the 37 narrow should be smaller in length, and they said no. Called Zappos again, and they suggested I try a size up. 38 narrow was, not surprisingly, way too big. I ended up going to Nordstrom and trying on the 37 in three different colors. The colors don't matter but it's easier to distinguish the size issues by naming the color. The mocha 37, both right and left shoe fit perfectly - there was enough space in the toe and heel area to where I was not touching the outer edge - so Birkenstock customer service was right, the 37 narrow should NOT be smaller in length than the regular width. The taupe 37, the left was perfectly fine in size and the right shoe was annoyingly too small. It is the most frustrating experience buying shoes from this brand because of the inconsistency in sizing, but they're so comfortable. So if you want to put in a lot of effort for the comfort, buy the shoe. I just suggest going to the store and trying them on there. Shoutout to Zappos for the superb customer service though, you guys are awesome!!!!

The reason I returned these sandals was because the left foot felt like a different sandal than the right. Something in the making of this pair of sandals was off. I've worn Birkenstocks for years but lately they don't fit like my old ones did. If I'd been in a real store, I would have just asked for a different pair in the same size to try on but online shopping has become a chore. What was once convenience has become more work than it's worth.

I ordered this shoe after admiring an identical pair which my daughter had (she had purchased hers at a department store). The two are different, however: the pair purchased at zappos has a rigid suede upper, while my daughter's shoe has a soft, giving suede upper. Unfortunately, the rigid upper on my shoe ended up cutting into the top of my foot, resulting in bleeding and scabbing. I had already worn the shoes outside, so I didn't attempt to return them. Buyer beware of this feature. I am a long time Birkenstock wearer, and have not encountered this before.

I have worn these sandals once and the front edge is rolling under my left toe. Very disappointed as I'd had a previous pair I had worn for 10 years without a problem.

I was so happy when Birkenstocks finally decided to make narrow sandals. However, upon trying these on, it was obvious that they were not going to work. I found them profoundly uncomfortable with a very hard and high arch support. Also, they made my feet look like duck feet. My toes were spread out. If you have flat feet, you are going to want to stay far away from these sandals, at least this style. I guess I have to go back and start my search all over again for comfortable narrow sandals before the weather gets really hot.

So disappointed! Had tried on the soft footbed in another color last summer and was excited to receive these. Unfortunately, the staples from the buckle hurt my toes and raised edge of the shoes also uncomfortable. Have to return these. I expected better quality - they don't have the same look or feel as the ones I tried on last summer. I'm giving 3 starts for comfort as the soft foodbed is very good.

Oh my gosh!! After my last pair of Arizonas wore out, I ordered these. What a disappointment. I thought I had accidentally ordered a men's. the strap is much longer (I measured) than the old ones. I have had to put 3 new holes in the strap which stretch out constantly.

I am so disappointed in this item. I have these black suede sandals and was ordering another pair The pair I have is real suede, so soft. The pair that arrived in the mail is stiff and has sharp edges. It does not feel like real suede, maybe a synthetic suede. The sharp edges rub my toes. As I wear Birkenstocks all the time, these Arizonas with soft footbed are a major disappointment.

The Flower Crush Mocha sandals were not well represented in the pictures online and I must admit they are not what I expected. First, the color was very shiny, and second, it was a mix of green and purple painted on a dark brown suede. Actually, bright green was the predominant color over more than half the straps. Just not what I expected as far as the color.