Customer Reviews Birkenstock Rio

This sandal is so comfortable and cute. I can wear them all day walking around Disneyland. The narrow width was perfect for my foot. This is my second pair of Birkenstock and it won't be my last. It's definitely a shoe that will last for many years.

Great sandals for wide feet (regular width in Birks fits more like a wide) and high arches. The back strap doesn't have to be unbuckled to get on and off, which is handy. I just wish they were available in more colors!

This is without a doubt the best 100 bucks I've ever spent on a sandal. Don't know why I waited so long to buy my first pair of Birks. I could literally live in these shoes. The ankle strap on this Rio makes it the supreme Birk in my opinion. They can be worn with anything. They never go out of style. I can't say enough great things about Rio. This is a great shoe!

I've always heard such good things about Birkenstock so I finally decided to give it a try. These are not cute or stylish, but that wasn't my priority. I have been desperate for relief from Plantar Fasciitis for over a year now. I wore the Birkenstocks around the house for awhile but I could not stand them for long enough to break them in. It was torture. I'm sure if my feet were "normal" these would be great; but not for me at this time!

Received package in good shape,comes as per the size chosen, very comfortable.Normally I can't stand for long or walk for long due to constant foot pain, but with this I feel very comfortable and relaxed even though standing for longer time. Not giving 5 star on style aspect as I feel they could have done a better job over here

Great looking shoes. Not enough support for my needs.

Need bigger ankles, sending these back. Too clunky and chunky.

Cute and comfortable. Good arch support--I have high arches and can wear these with no pain. Good for skirts and jeans/pants. while still a bit dressier than slip ons.

This is my fourth pair of Birkenstocks and I'm absolutely in love with them. I ordered these off of amazon and waited two months to get these and still didn't receive them. After, I decided to buy these shoes off of zappos and was very pleased with the service I received. I ordered them, they were shipped the same day, and I received the shoes two days later. Very pleased. Aside from the service, I absolutely love these shoes and would love to purchase more Birkenstocks in the future. They are super comfortable and have great arch support. My doctor recommended me to wear these because of their great arch support.

These are my first pair of Birkenstocks (I have worn Target versions for years) and I was SO impressed! I wore them for the first time on a trip to NYC with tons of walking and had no issues breaking them in. I ordered a size down thanks to the advice of other reviewers and they fit perfectly. I have high arches and my feet pronate, so these are a lifesaver. I have narrow feet and was worried these would look clunky but they do not! The fact that they have a back is helpful as well, so I don't feel like I have to grip using my toes like I do with other sandal styles. Perfect summer shoe!

I purchased these and immediately put them on. I walked downtown and they were extremely comfortable. I have bunions and the footbed and regular width are perfect. The only thing better would be if they came in the soft bed. My Arizona's have that and it is like walking on soft foam.

Incredibly comfortable! I wore them all day over various terrains and my feet were comfortable. While I originally believed the sandals would be very casual in appearance, the black leather was surprisingly flattering and go with a wider range of clothing.

Like all Birk's, a bit larger than the size chart says, but that's fine because the break-in effectively makes it smaller but deeper. Also: they are not kidding when they say a Birk Regular width is a US "Wide" but that's part of why I buy Birk's: no need to upsize for my fat feet. I was initially concerned that the ankle strap would be a chore to get on and off, but they wisely put a hinge on the inside rear that makes it possible to slip them off and on without undoing the buckle. An excellent sandal for activity that needs better foot stability than most Birk's.

I own several pairs of Birkenstocks, so these were joining a much loved collection. They fit as expected and look great. A little sporty and able to dress up too.

Order a size smaller. Holes can be added to both straps if foot is narrow. Leather softens in a couple days of wear. Great support & stylish!

I was looking forward to my first pair of Birkestock's based on all the rave reviews both here and elsewhere. I thought the footbed felt as hard as rock. Not comfortable for me - I will stick with my Romika's.

I wear a size 7 1/2 shoe. I tried the size 38 and it was a bit too small in one foot so I exchanged it for a size 39. That was way too big. I had to return it also. I wish Birkenstock had half sizes as this was a very attractive and feminine look for a Birkenstock shoe.

Bought these for my teen daughter. She needed a pair of walking shoes/sandals for our vacation to Europe. She loves them! They've been both comfy and cute right out of the box. Best of all she likes them enough to continue to wear them on the reg. She has skinny ankles and felt like she needed to punch an extra hole in, but easy enough of a fix.

Wish I had not read the review saying these ran big. Got the smaller size and they weren't long enough and by the time I wanted to reorder, my size was sold out. It is hard to find Birkenstocks with an ankle strap that look good. I think these would have been good if I could have gotten my correct size.

Choosing the Birkenstock Rio was one of the best decisions I made! They are my first pair of Birkenstocks so I wanted to have sandals with an ankle strap. I have been using them for almost two months now and they are breaking in nicely! At first they did feel a little hard, but now that I've used them they are getting very comfortable. I love the style and I know that these are one of best shoes for my feet with such great support! The only thing I would recommend is watch out for your size... I usually wear a 39 (8.5-9.0) and at first I ordered a 39 and it was too big. So I got a 38 and it fit a lot better. Overall highly recommend these shoes!

I have small, narrow feet, a bunion, and I pronate. I prefer socks with sandals year round, and tend to slip out of slides. This is the perfect everyday shoe for me! The straps are not too thick, have plenty of adjustment for thick or thin socks, and are comparatively light weight compared to the old original leather upper Birks. Plus, I know the cork foot bed will last for years and years.

I adore Birkenstocks! When I lived in Germany, I noticed that EVERYONE was wearing them. So I visited the local shoe store and bought my first pair of Rios. I now have quite a collection of several different styles! Without a doubt, Birkenstocks are the most comfortable sandals on the planet and the fun boho style is absolutely fabulous. Love!

I bought these in burgundy color 30 years ago, and they still are going strong. I have now purchased them in black and love the fit and look.

LOVE these sandals. They're beyond comfortable and the footbed makes my feet feel like they're walking on a cloud. After years of wearing cheap sandals with no arch support, I find this pair a major relief.