Customer Reviews Birkenstock Lola by Papillio

I was so hopeful that this show would work on a 10.5 N foot. But it didn't. The front straps were too big and didn't come close to holding in my foot.

Cute shoe, the food bed is not quite the same as a Birkenstock-which is I knew, returning bc the toe bed was too wide for me for a shoe with a little heel. Nice shoe, but didn't Love it.

I liked the feel of these on my feet and they're cute, but the strap did not keep my heel in place like I'm used to with Birkenstocks.

The foot bed fit my feet perfectly. The width around the toe area was loose and wide. The strap around the ankle area was very loose and my feet would side out from the back while strapped in. The fit reminded me of loose flippers used for diving.

The straps are comically long for a Narrow. The footbed length was fine, but the too-long straps at the forefoot and ankle didn't keep my foot secured, it just flopped around in the shoe. I wear a 41 or 10 in everything and have a low-volume foot. I also tried sizing down to a 40, but the footbed was too short, and the forefoot straps were still too long (the ankle was at least okay). I may try the Lana since you can adjust the forefoot strap length, but it doesn't have the crossover ankle strap. Ah, well.

Loved the style and feel of these, but ultimately I had to return them because sometimes my foot would tend to slip out the back, since there's nothing holding the heel in place. I suspect this is because I have small ankles, and I just couldn't get the ankle strap tight enough to hold my foot in properly. I was sad these didn't work out.

After reading reviews I had some concerns about the fit of these but decided to try them anyway. I’m usually a 36 in Birks so I started there... too small. I then went to a 37 and while the length and width worked, the straps around the toes were far too large. They aren’t adjustable and were loose enough where I just couldn’t make them work. Super disappointed since I love this style and need the support due to some foot problems. I wound up going with the Lana style, which I like but not as much as this one.

The style was nice but VERY wide and loose for someone one the thinner side. I ended up having to return.

The whole size is tricky since I am an 81/2. The arch support is there but unfortunately my arch on my feet are not sitting correctly where they should.

these were super cute sandals. the footbed was quite comfortable and supportive. however, the ankle strap seemed weirdly short. the only thing i can think of is that i have a high instep, so maybe that used up some of the slack? anyway, i couldn't buckle it around my ankle at even the lowest setting. so i am returning these.

I tried these on in a store and my little toe slipped through the small triangular space where the straps cross. Not a cute look. I tried on my normal numerical size which was too long and the next size down, which fit in length but was very narrow. The curve of the footbed did not fit my foot at all. The fit of this sandal is entirely akward and uncomfortable for me.

Normal size was big and floppy. I must have narrow ankles, because putting the buckle on the tightest notch was still huge and the straps do nothing to keep your ankle stable.

Was really excited to get these for an upcoming trip, but these seem to run quite large. I normally wear 7 -7.5 in sandals and that's what I ordered (38 as recommended by the chart), but it's large throughout. I do like the look but cannot comment on comfort yet. I am sending these back and just reordered another in a smaller size, fingers crossed that they fit. Thanks Zappos for quick delivery and easy returns. :)

I ordered these in white and silver. The fit was fine, but they didn't feel like they had same fit as my normal Birks. I also felt that the straps were too wide for what I was looking for in style and that they white sole would probably get too dirty. Sent back.

I wish I could order them in a 36 instead of a 37 (which is my normal size). These ran quite large and my foot was very loose.

It just wasn’t the right fit for my foot. I needed the straps to be tighter by the front of the foot. Too floppy for my very skinny and very long foot. I say try it and see if it might work better on your foot than mine.

I have a wide foot (wide in front near the ball of my feet) and these are even a bit loose in the front. However, I guess I have big ankles because the straps are barely long enough for me to buckle. I can only buckle them on the first hole. The buckle itself is plastic not metal which is disappointing, especially for the price. I rated them 3 stars overall because of the cheep buckle. The foot bed is very comfortable though and they are very cute. On the whole I'm on the fence about these. Not sure if I'm going to keep them.

I normally wear an 11.5N or a 12N, depending on what is available. These sandals were produced in EU sizes so I ordered the largest one which was a 11-11.5N. The length fit, but the rear ankle strap was wayyyyy off the mark. The strap was long enough to wrap around a very large lower leg; a leg which does not come with a long, narrow foot. I would have had to add another 3 holes to this strap to make it wrap around my ankle and buckle properly. In addition, the angle of the strap made it impossible to wrap around my ankle. Otherwise the shoe was amazing! This was my first Birkenstock experience. I'm disappointed.

This shoe is very generous for a narrow width. The style and quality are fantastic however. The sandal felt too 'floppy' for my liking.

For the arch support to fit properly, I had to slide my foot back so that there was a half inch gap at my toes. Also the toe strap was really tight. For reference I usually wear a 5.5 in sandals and bought size 36.

There may be an ankle strap, but there's no back on these sandals so my foot felt like it was falling out. They were cute, but I wanted something more secure so I sent them back.

I love these sandals and wish I could keep them, but like most Birkenstocks, they just don't fit my narrow feet very well. All of the straps are way too loose. I'm bummed because I love the style. I wish Birkenstock would offer narrow sizes in all their styles.

Cute sandal but had to return because toe straps were too loose (and not adjustable). I ordered a narrow and the footbed was just right width wise despite the strap issue. Length was true to sizing for Birkenstocks.

My primary concern is the materials used. The description says "supple premium leather". I assumed that meant soft full leather. The straps looked and felt like bonded leather with a fabric backing. I question if they will hold up the 5 plus years my Birkenstock Florida sandals have lasted. As far as fit, the footbed felt like typical Birkenstock. However the straps were too short. I have a high instep (my foot is higher than average) and these just wouldn't fit. Disappointed and hoping this isn't the direction Birkenstock shoes are going.

Gigantic! I ordered size 36 and I'm normally a size 6 shoe. These sandals were still a whole size too large for me. I guess Birkenstock doesn't have any customers with small feet?