Customer Reviews Birkenstock Arizona EVA Essentials

Toe area too narrow! I have regular width feet, and I never wear shoes that constrict my toes (dress shoes, etc). The width was perfect except for the toe area. The raised edge rubbed the side of my big toe and it was just annoying. I also felt like the shoes were a bit hard, although they might soften after wearing them for a while. I decided to return these and put my money towards some leather Florida style Birks with the soft footbed.

I know most of us have one foot that is smaller than the other so not sure if it was the shoe or me - one shoe definitely is too large in width and in length...the other is just too long in length (each by 1/2 size). I have a pair of Birkenstocks on now, they are a 41 narrow. The 41 narrow in this Arizona Essentials style is 1/2 size too long. Not sure what the too wide on one is all about. Sending back.

The fit was good, but the shoes are not at all flexible, and I just don't think they will work for me.

This is the second pair of Birkenstock Arizona Essentials that I ordered. The first pair was because I wanted something that I could wear gardening and be able to wash. Perfect! Wart on my foot required me to buy a pair of indoor shoes. I ordered another pair of these, this time red. Same style of Birkenstock sandals but I could not believe how WIDE they were, even though I ordered narrow. Was going to return them but the weird thing is that I am wearing them inside the house all the time now. Even though the straps are very wide, the sole of the shoe has the Birkenstock imprints that keep my foot from sliding around. Because I have such a difficult time getting shoes to fit me, I decided to keep these. Very comfortable.

these are so adorable! I had to return them because they were too big though. but if they get my size back I’m definitely going to re order them!

runs big go down 1/2 size

I ordered narrows and the tight shoe was very wide!

Wanted these to work out so bad. Needed something to wear around pool area. Unfortunately I needed the narrow which is no longer available in any color. Medium width is very wide, as other reviews stated.

I am a true size five and in Birkenstock I am a 35; however they do not carry this size in this style. Most times I have to settle for a 6, so I bought a 36 narrow. This actually felt larger than the other 36. Still trying to determine the best course of action here.

they looked cheap

The fit was okay, I wish mild arch support was an option when choosing support option because there is some but not much and no cushion in the heal or foot bed as a typical birk sandal. For the price and plastic design, not a surprise. My feet need more support and cushion to prevent my planter fasciitis flare ups. The yellow was a more of a mustard yellow than the bright lemon yellow that was pictured.

The material felt like it might tear while I was adjusting the straps - kind of like a foam material. They are wider than my leather birks. Also they make my feet sweat just walking around the house and I’ve never had that issue before - I don’t normally sweat much. But I kept them bc I needed something more supportive than flip flops that I could put on to take the dog out on damp mornings. But I won’t buy again.

Ultimately I'm going to have to return these, because unlike my other Birks, these are narrow in the wrong place for my foot, but that shouldn't stop you. They are much more petite in width compared to non-EVA Arizona's which are pretty wide. The teal color is great, they seem sturdy, and they are incredibly light weight. Only downside is they are definitely a little "sticky" on the foot as compared to non EVA Birks. Hope this helps.

This is a repeat purchase from last year. With an increase in price and decrease in quality &comfort, I'm so disappointed. I love the turquoise color with white buckles, very cute. But it doesn't have the arch support nor the sturdiness of last year's model, plus it feels so flat and low. It really doesn't feel like a Birkenstock, what happened??

My daughter can't wear these vey long. Hopefully Zappos will take them back. They're rubbing on the inside of one foot.

These are my 3rd pair but the fit is off. The hot pink run big so with my 7.5 foot I wore a 37 comfortably. I ordered a 37 in the turquoise and it came almost 1/2 inch shorter. :(

These orange plastic Birks are light weight and as cute as can be. I'm keeping them for deck and garden sandals which was their intended purpose but in no way are they as comfortable as traditional Arizonas. The plastic is hard and the arch support is minimal. Additionally, in bare feet, they make that whoopee cushion sound (ugh).

Great arch support. Lightweight, but the toe buckle dug into the top of my foot like a knife. Uncomfortable.

WAY TOO WIDE- Are these universal or supposed to be narrow? They aren't. They are so cute HOWEVER if you have narrow feet you'll have to put on tightest hole and then the strap hangs over and it looks silly. Plus they open up when I tried to flex my foot. Ordered the 39. Im an 8-8.5

These shoes are very light. I like others, did not think the arch support was as pronounced as in the other shoes Arizona styles. In this style, going down a size was helpful...but the shoe still was not snug on my narrow foot...the EVA might soften and be form fitting later. It was comfortable and more flexible than the cork bed shoes.

Fit great, comfortable, good price, but this was our second pair of these shoes May through August of same year. Both pairs split right where the first strap meets the sole. Too bad :(

I love Birkenstock shoes, and the style is adorable, but the plastic is way too hard, making the contouring painful. Love the colors and the waterproof feature. They just need to be softer

These were so cute and lightweight with good support—I wanted to love them but they were a bit too narrow in the toe bed; I had to return them. I wound up buying the Birkenstock Ginzeh Essential style instead, and that was perfect (toe bed was a bit wider). Thank you, Zappos, for letting me discover my perfect sandal risk free!

the product description and order reflected a "regular" width. I received a narrow. I will be returning these.

I have Morton's foot and so the bone at the top of my foot hurts every time I put these on. I am very disappointed as my other Birkenstocks feel great. I am trying Band Aids as I love the color and want to wear them but the pain is enough I can only have them on about 3 minutes. If you have Morton's foot with a high instep don't buy these.