Customer Reviews Birkenstock Arizona EVA Essentials

I'm a true 7.5, but in Birkenstocks I'm a 37 (6-6.5) and they fit like a dream. This is my second pair of their water resistant summer sandals. They are just too cute!

I love me some Birks so I couldn’t wait to try these. When I wore for the first time I was worried I wouldn’t like because they felt some much different than the traditional ones (these are way lighter) but I do love these. I don’t have to worry about getting these wet and they are super easy to clean.

I bought a pair of the Arizona Essentials to use as quick slip one for backyard gardening in the summer. They are super lightweight and comfortable. Great for any outdoor activity due to comfort and they are easy to clean. I wear a 7 1/2 or 8 and the 38 fits perfect and is consistent among Birkenstock’s styles.

I bought these for my 10 year old to wear this summer. She wears a 7 and I got her a 37. She loves them and says they are very comfortable. She wants a pair of leather ones, but her foot is still growing. This is a great option for her!

Was looking for a Birki that was water friendly. These did the trick. We do a lot of boating and also great for walking the dog when rainy or wet outside post rain. I normally wear a 10 and have a C width and the 41 fit perfectly. They are light weight, and comfortable. Good arch support. After many years I had to resort back to Birki's because of a knee hip issue. Absolutely did the trick.

Great shoe! Fit true to the size I always order and easy to slip on. Ordered them in narrow because I have incredibly narrow feet and they fit like a glove. If you have narrow feet highly recommend doing that.

When I saw the pale pink EVA Arizona I knew I had to buy them. I have a pair of waterproof flowered Arizona sandals from several years ago, which are quite hard and not for all day wear. But after reading the reviews I decided to take a chance. I am glad I did. They are very comfortable. I wore them all day the very first day I got them, and my somewhat problematic feet - bunions and over pronation - were happy! I wear a 40 Narrow in Arizona, but was a bit concerned since there is not much “give” in the EVA material. But again, after reading the reviews, I stayed with the same size. I have bunions and somewhat wide feet and these sandals fit fine. So, unless you have “Fred Flinstone” feet, I would suggest getting the Narrow versus the Regular width. Living in the South, I wear my Birkenstocks from March through October, and occasionally November. These new EVA ones are a nice addition to my growing collection!

I love the essentials because they are waterproof and very comfortable! I have them in the gizeh style also.

I got the narrow when I normally order regular and love them! The adjustable straps offer a custom fit. I want them in every size!

I like the rubber Birkenstock’s for the beach/mud/water. So easy to clean and your feet are still protected.

Fit is tts. I bought for my daughter and she loved them! Easy to clean and comfortable!

Bought these for my mom...she loves them! LOVE the copper color with black buckles, even cuter in person!!

I have the thong style and bought these to wear with socks. I love these. They are light, soft, comfortable. I have plantar fasciitis and these are so comfortable. Love them! I am between an 11-12 size and 41 works.

I wear a women’s size 8 in almost every shoe and the 38 fit perfectly.

My 12-y.o. daughter absolutely loves these. We got pink and black this year, a white pair last summer. She wears them all the time. She prefers these to regular Birkenstocks b/c these are a bit more narrow and regular Birkenstocks are made for people with snowshoe sized feet. They fit true to size both length and width, and have a decent amount of support, certainly more comfortable than flip-flops. Perfect because they can go to the pool and be washed/rinsed off without trouble. Great price. Again, half or third as much as regular Birkenstocks. They don't get all stinky either.

I have a medium width foot, but order wide because of bunions. Nevertheless, this "narrow" sandal fit me perfectly thanks to the adjustable buckles. I also felt that it was a half size bigger in the length. I will be using this sandal for water-related activities, so I was happy to see that the buckles themselves are not metal and seem to be water resistant. Overall, for my purposes, this prodfuct is functional. I even find it to be cute, something I didn't expect! I got the bright blue color and it is a great pop of summer brightness.

I think I’m a true 7.5 but usually go for an 8 bc my feet are wide. I ordered the 39 and then had to return for the 38. If you’re between sizes I think I’d definitely go for the smaller size since the little grooves where the toes are would feel really wrong if they were too big. Also like everyone else said, these aren’t narrow at all.

Second pair of these. Bought a pair of white this year and last year. Only last one summer season because they get so dirty, but can't beat the price and convenience of these slip-ons in the summer.

Not enough arch support like my other birkenstocks

My foot is a little wide, but I don't wear wide width shoes. I have always been a solid size 40 in Birks, both in standard and "narrow" width Birks. For example, I own the Buckley in narrow and it fits like every other Birk size 40. With that said, since Zappos only had narrow size 40s in stock for the Arizona Essentials I wanted, I didn't hesitate to order. The width is totally fine and roomy, as expected. The length, however, is a little shorter than the other size 40s I own. To make sure it wasn't my imagination, I held the Arizona Essential up against two different pairs of Birks I own and yup, it is a little shorter in length. I am usually a solid 9.5 in US womens or Euro 40. I am keeping these since they fit good enough, but had I known prior to purchasing, I would have gone for the size 41.

Bought these sandals for my mom, as she has foot issues that make other sandals painful to wear. They are very lightweight but have good arch support. However, the narrow width makes them unsuitable for feet with bunions, even for otherwise narrow feet. They aren’t quite like the look of the regular Arizonas, and in my opinion not as stylish. They also seem to run a little big compared to my leather Arizonas. The color (anthracite) is not as dark of a gray in person and reminds me of silver duct tape. All that being said, they are great for wearing at the pool or in the yard. They are super comfortable, clean up really easily, and don’t slide off your foot even when wet. Unfortunately, my mom cannot wear the Arizona style, but we also ordered the Honolulu flip-flop style to try, and she absolutely loves them. I love the Arizonas myself, but for those who have wide or even average feet, I recommend going for the wide width or a different style.

Several years ago I bought two pairs of these bouncy rubbery Arizonas. I have since trashed them, pretty much, by wearing them almost nonstop for walking and all sorts of sunny-day fun. Now I have bought two new pairs. The old ones will be demoted to gardening sandals. The new ones feel narrower than before. Did the old ones compress and make more room for my toes? I hope a few wearings will make these new ones as comfortable as the old ones.

The length is true to size. I wear an 8 and got the 39. The width is variable because it has buckles. The arch support is a little strange, with a lump on the sole a little higher than my arch, but tolerable for most of the day. I have not worn Birkenstocks before, so wasn't sure if I would like them. They are good for wearing in the garden or doing errands, wouldn't wear them all day. I love the lilac color and my my feet don't get sweaty even though they are plastic.

Love the Velcro adjustable straps. They make for a custom fit. The orange color is exactly as seen in the photo. My only complaint is the footbed is too stiff for me. It have any give so I had to send them back.