Customer Reviews Birkenstock Arizona Soft Footbed - Metallic Leather

This shoe is gorgeous. I love the rose gold, but it's just too narrow. My toes were places they shouldn't have been. I'm hoping that Zappos will offer this shoe in the "regular" fit. So grateful for the quick delivery and ease of returns.

I spent several weeks debating over whether I should buy these. When I saw a deal for $25 off, I sprung for these. I’m typically a size 8.5 so I originally bought a 39 but ended up returning for a 38. Choosing to actually wear them was like ripping of a bandaid. The first time I wore them I had some irritation on my feet. I read the reviews and heard this gets better. And it did, but I couldn’t get over how clunky they were. I felt like I had to hold them on my feet when I walked. Not to mention my arch made a farting sound with every step. I tried adjusting several times which immediately made marks on the leather but couldn’t find a happy medium. Ultimately, while the fit may have been good, the level of comfort was not enough to justify the price.

I wanted to love them like I love my other Birks, but these were just too wide and did not complement my feet!

The copper color is supper cute but the hard material is extremely uncomfortable!It doesn't feel like leather at all.

I have had many pair of Birkenstocks, soft foot bed. These new ones don't have a foot bed like the old ones. The arch is much flatter, not comfortable won't buy them again.

I really want to like these, but they squeak! The footbed is fine, but the buckles are rubbing against the shiny leather and making a squeaking noise when I walk. They arrived last night and I have been wearing them around the house this morning. They are also quite stiff, but they should loosen up after wearing them more. My last pair of Birkenstocks were stiff at first, too. I will try to update this in a week or so after wearing them around the house a few more days to see if they stop squeaking. If not, I will have to send them back.

I purchased these sandals to replace the EXACT same pair I bought a few years ago- same size, same color, same everything. When I tried them on, they seemed a bit too small. I held them up to my old pair and sure enough! The new sandals are about 1/4 size shorter in length and the footbed is noticeably more narrow.

The metallic finish on these shoes stain easily and don’t keep the beautiful shine long. You can’t clean them or remove the spots. Typical birk comfort. Disappointing ability to upkeep material.

These Birkenstocks are so cute- I had wanted them for a long time. I have 4 pairs of Birkenstocks- and while these are my favorite color. They are also the pair that look the worst. I don’t do anything crazy or rough in any of my shoes. But these ones are completely scratched, dinged up, and have marks all over them. I think it’s the top material that makes them that color. It’s just not realistic. While they are a couple of years old, I now have regrets. I have a pair that is probably 3 years older than these and they look in way better shape because of the issues.

I love Birks and have these in silver and in black . These however kill my feet I have cuts now on the top on both feet from the underside of the leather . I would send them back if I had not worn them all day at work. I had to take them off and walk barefoot half the day thankfully I have an office desk job . Bummed I love the color

Even though they are marked as a narrow my foot slides right out. The box is marked narrow fit and regular fit so maybe this isn't a true narrow but more of a unisex fit. The upper is extremely stiff.

BEWARE! These Birkenstock scratch & show every little nick, they are not made well. The metallic is either painted on, or just a cheap material. The fit & comfort were true to the Birkenstock name, but unfortunately the metallic style did not! Also search pricing, I found the same one at Famous Footwear for $30 cheaper.

Okay, my rating is a little weird. These sandals are quite comfortable. Mostly love Birkenstocks, but I sent these back because I didn't like the shiny copper finish.

I am heartbroken that Birkenstock changed the design and materials on this shoe. In Feb 2021 the company was sold to L Catterton and maybe that’s why? This was my 4th pair of the same design, only this years version was cheap and stiff and gave me blisters. It felt like a completely different shoe. Sigh.

I am shocked to see all the great reviews for this sandal! It is so uncomfortable! The leather is very stiff and cuts into the skin. It is bulky and unflattering. It runs narrow even when the buckle is on the last hole.

I so wanted to love these shoes but they made my size 9 feet look even bigger and wider... sadly I had to return...

So upset that this style are only available in narrow-width. I was so excited about this not-so-crunchy sandal only to find out that they don't even give people with wider feet the option! I'm one of many women who have medium/wide feet and for Birkenstock to leave us out in this selection of styles is an awful move! I thought they were known for catering to people with all ranges of sizes and widths! I'm also not a fan of the white sole beneath the cork, either. Had I been given the option of regular-width sizing, however, I wouldn't have cared!

I'm a huge fan of Birkenstocks and own more than I care to mention. However, this one, in my opinion, is the rare Birkenstock "fail." First, I found it almost impossible to buckle and adjust the straps because they are incredibly thick and inflexible. And in trying to work the straps through the buckle the metallic surface gets crumpled. The underside of the straps look and feel like cardboard against the foot, and they have no give (are the straps really leather?) The soft footbed feels great but the tradeoff is no arch support. They are a great shiny summery color and my regular size 39 fit just fine. I've been eyeing these for a while but, sadly, they just did not work for me.

I have worn Birks since the early '70's and this is the first pair that have been disappointing. While I do have narrow feet, these are clearly too narrow, rubbing against the sides of my feet. I was going to take them with me to wear in Europe but I think I would be fraught with blisters. It's just a shame.

The metal bands cut into toes

I've worn Birkenstocks in size 37 for years, this pair is a size too small.

I have tried to break in this shoe but so far it remains stiff and uncomfortable! I have worn Birkenstocks for many years and have never had a problem with them until now.

This is my least favorite Birkenstock purchase- instead of the soft copper color in the photo the sandals I received were a garish bright gold. the underside of the leather is very rough and if I keep these sandals I will have to line them with moleskin. The cheaper non-leather sandals are actually more comfortable than these are.

These shoes were sent to me USED. You can see someone else's footprint on the sole. That is NOT OK. I am shocked by this. Birkenstocks are affected by the foot that touches the sole. The sole should not have someone else's imprint on it when it arrives supposedly new.

Gave me skin allergy. 1 star for comfort due to bad skin allergies. It took me several months to figure out why my toes were swelling and hurting. I stopped wearing these Birks and the symptoms improved immediately. I wore them again and symptoms returned. Not worth applying antibiotic and steroid cream to wear these. Loved the look. So sad they didn't work out