Customer Reviews Birkenstock Arizona EVA Essentials

These fit great, true to all other Birks I’ve owned. My only complaint is that these make my feet sweat something crazy because the material is basically plastic.

Love these soo much I plan on buying ALL THE COLORS!

I love these sandals because they are so light and comfortable. I did buy a Narrow because Birkenstocks are wider than most. It was a mistake and had to return for regular width. I bought 39 Narrow and usually wear a 9. They were borderline too small.

I normally wear a 36 standard width in regular Arizona sandals, but these only come in narrow for that small of a size. They are okay, but the shape is too pointy for my foot. I’m keeping them, but wouldn’t buy again, I’ll stick with the cork and leather from now on.

These are narrow width. I normally wear regular width. They are as expected to be a little narrow but still fit well. The support is not like the regular Birkenstock but ok for wearing around the house, yard or pool area.

I compared these to the Florida. I've got a narrow foot to begin with, and actually the "narrow" EVA (on left in pic) seemed wider than the traditional Birk fit (on right). The difference to me was the toe bed. The EVA had less space for my toes and I know they'll spill out when I walk. Comfort-wise, the traditional Birks feel a bit sturdier (they are heavier), and the arch support is higher on the traditional Birks. Both feel comfortable to walk in. I think I'll stick with the EVA, because the price is so much better! Plus I like the monochrome look, and the fact that they can get wet.

This is my first pair of Birkenstock. I like the adjustable straps but I'm not a fan of the plastic buckles as it make it hard to adjust. I purchased these as a try on the brand and it use them as around the house slippers. The shoes are comfortable under foot but if your feet sweat in plastic these may not be for you. I also noticed the shoe makes a sucking sound especially on carpet. Like everything else you get used to it. As slippers they are good or around the water but I'm not sure if good for heavy wear like the Birkenstock Arizona.

Had to return because a bit too big - will exchange for smaller size. Very cute though!

I gave it 4 stars for comfort because after a few hours of walking around Miami my feet started to hurt. Shoe doesn’t have much arch support.

These are very sturdy shoes. The only downside is that they make weird noises when you get your feet wet.

It’s okay

Not as crazy about the orange as I thought I would be but these are great pool Birkenstocks.

A good alternative when you want to wear Birkenstocks but need something waterproof.

Fit and size are fine, as is arch support. I swim regularly and wanted something to slip in and out of with ease and these fit that bill. I got the red/orange and I don't like the color at all. I wish I'd made a more subtle decision, but I look at it this way - no one will steal them while my face is in the water.

Really, these are great. My only problem is fit; I need the size 40 Regular - and there's a gap in Birkenstock's production. For a 40 Regular width in the EVA models, your only choice is the EVA Gizeh. Boo, Birkenstock! I'm a Birky Arizona gal all the way. These were originally listed on Zappos as "Regular Width" in some sizes including 40 (Wm 9.5) - now corrected, I think. So I ordered that 40 Regular. What came was a 40 Narrow. I tried the 40 Narrow EVA Arizona just in case - but front strap area pinches JUST too much. Figure vinyl won't stretch like leather - it'll just tear. I like the style and function of the EVA Arizona SO MUCH I flop around all season in a Men's/Unisex 41 Regular Width. They also don't offer 40 Regular in the Men's colors - they START at 41. A 41 Regular Arizona is totally too long on me and sometimes I'll trip a little on carpet like I'm wearing clown shoes, since they're so light and bendy. But I can't give them up! And that's how much I despise a toe strap (Gizeh, which comes in my size 40 Reg - just no! I'd rather trip). Pool and beach aside, what else can I wear to my massage appointments or pedicures, or in the rain?! The Birkenstock EVAs are supportive, squishy AND they are not ruined by too much massage oil or lotion or water left on my feet. C'mon Birkenstock, share the Arizona EVA love for all widths! I will literally accept ANY COLOR and I will buy multiple pairs. Please and thanks! P.S. If Narrow is your size these are SO MUCH better than a flip flop for spring/summer. Just buy them! Won't be sorry. I have like 15 pair of Birkenstocks and I still go for the EVA Arizonas all the time.

Just right!

Fun waterproof slides for the beach. But follow advice of previous purchasers and order narrow even if your regular width is medium. These are adjustable to a point. But they catch my pinky toe on one foot. I'm hoping 1/2 size down (from the 8 narrow I purchased) will fit.

The only problem I have is the color is not accurate. The fire color looks almost pumpkin color in the photograph. They are as bright and orange as a road cone.

This is my first pair of Birkenstock shoes. I usually go barefooted so having shoes on my feet in the house is strange. So far the shoes are OK. I have to get used to them, that's all.

I have been struggling with Plantar Fasciitis for the better part of this year and I got these to wear around the house for when my feet are feeling especially tender. They are comfortable and provide just enough arch support -- I have hardly taken them off since they arrived!

I love these shoes. VERY comfortable. Perfect beach shoes because I just rinse them off with fresh water after the beach and then wear them out at night. Color goes with everything. I wish I had ordered the size smaller. I wear an 8 1/2 in everything; however these were a tad large and wide. I will probably order another pair in the future.

The currently displayed picture for metallic anthracite is not a good representation of the color of the shoe. In the picture it looks black, but the shoe itself is definitely gray. I'll keep it since I like the style and the other available colors won't work for me, but I do wish there was still a true black option (it seems that was just recently discontinued in Zappos' inventory) and that the picture was more accurate.

The fit was ok. I was shipped the narrow size twice and just decided to keep them the second time because I was leaving for a trip. Overall, I feel like they are close by comparison to the regular fit. Obviously the sole is not as firm, therefore the arch support is not as good. Either way, I knew it was going to be wet days at theme parks, kayaking, etc. These did the job.

I usually wear a women’s 11 in Birkenstock’s, but when I ordered these they only went up to size 10, so that’s what I got. While wearing a smaller size does factor into the overall comfort of these shoes (mostly just in the length of them—I have no wiggle room at the toe or heel of this shoe), I would say the primary comfort issue that I’ve had with these shoes has been due to the material they’re made out of. Waterproof and easy to clean? Yes. Comfortable to wear with bare feet on a hot day? If your feet sweat, not so much. Besides the reduced traction inside my shoes, they squeaked and gave me blisters if I walked in them too much. TL;DR they’re a convenient shoe for wearing around the pool or on the beach in the summer, but they’re not as comfortable as traditional Birkenstock’s if you’re doing any real walking.

I don't know how, but these are surprisingly more comfortable than the original cushioned footbed Birks that I bought (those got returned). These are a great sandal for sliding off at the beach/pool - don't expect to go for long walks in these though. And, don't leave these in the sun!