Customer Reviews Birkenstock Franca - Nubuck Leather

Love at first sight! I saw these and loved the strapy, feminine look. I love my Arizonas, but these are a bit dressier and lighter looking so I took a chance. The deep dark blue is gorgeous and as someone else said, it won’t get mistaken for black. While the Arizona soft footbed, that only came in narrow, did comfortably accommodate my regular width, I decided to try the regular width in the Francas, which are not the soft footbed, since I had the option. I found it to be perfect and actually more comfortable than the narrow soft footbed, which I also like. Actually oddly enough, other than just breaking in the initially stiff oiled leather, I didn’t even have to break these in. Be aware that the very top strap is located much higher on the top of the instep than the Arizonas. This is both good and bad. It really helps to keep the shoe on and in place when I walk, but could be bothersome at first when you are not used to it and the leather is still stiff. I have a very high instep and so I noticed it right away and had to adjust the strap to the largest setting until the strap softened up. I wasn’t sure if it was going to work for me, but the rest of the shoe was so perfect I decided to keep them and see if that strap would loosen a bit. I put bandaids under the strap for the first couple of days of wear. Very quickly the leather softened and I no longer had to wear the band aids. I now have worn them for a month and The straps have softened enough and have conformed to my feet enough that I was able to move the strap one hole tighter and now it fits like a glove and feels quite secure on my feet even after standing and walk king in them for an 8 hour day. I love these shoes, and now my poor beloved Arizonas are being ignored. Oops.

What has happened to Zappos?! They used to be amazing! I just received the shoes I ordered and they came in a plastic bag! No show box just thrown in a bag. These are birkenstocks - they come in boxes new!

I really like this sandal overall. The navy blue color is saturated and won’t be mistaken for black. I wore my previous Mayari style to death, sadly I waited too long to take them to the cobbler. My only real complaint was they weren’t comfortable to wear with socks so I couldn’t wear them year round. This Franca style is cute and I can wear socks when the weather is cool and dry. My Mayari’s were a 37, I wear a 7.5 or 8 in other shoes, and I ordered 37 again. The Franca size is comparable, maybe a smidge longer. My only real note of caution is the width. My Mayari’s didn’t have a width specified and so I ordered a Medium width. I find the Franck’s a bit too wide in the toe box, and tightening the toe straps to the shortest length didn’t help. I only notice it around my big toe because it’s not fully seated within the molded toe ridge. Unfortunately I didn’t remember about the narrow width until I’d worn the shoes outside so I will be keeping this pair. So if you always wear a narrow or medium width in other shoes get the narrow Franca.

Great fit for wide feet with bunions. Almost no break in time needed, very comfy and supportive. I always struggle to find good sandals for my feet, these are the first Birkenstock’s that fit really great for me. The beige color is lighter that in the picture and is really universal, goes with any outfit. The model is quite feminine and looks very good overall.

I bought these to replace my well worn Mayari Birks which I love. I did need to adjust the straps to get them to be just right for me. I would say they are true to width but maybe a bit on the wide side. They do have a narrow width available. I love the navy blue leather. The color is a true navy and a great alternative to other neutral colors. Birkenstocks are the only shoes that give me the support I need after foot surgery and I was happy to see this style and color combo.

I adore the fit, comfort, sizing EVERYTHING. IT's a great shoe for those with foot problem or those who just want a really comfortable shoe. HOWEVER, I have owned these shoes since 3/24/21 (it's 5/3/21 today) and look at the picture. They are already falling apart. There is not significant wear on the sole or the shoe - I've worn these almost exclusively inside since receiving them. Really poor quality.

Love these! A newer style with a feminine strap. I also like that I can wear socks with these as nothing interferes with the toe. Great quality leather and a gorgeous blue.

LOVE!!!!! My favorite pair of Birks ever, worth the splurge. Purchased my normal size 38, in the narrow.

love these. true to size and strappy but not flappy. my entire foot stays on the sandel foot bed but the shoes are relatively feminine. my plantar facitis also doesn't ache at the end of the day.

Love these Birks! they run about a half size big, the 40 (9 - 9.5) was about a half size too big so I'm glad I returned them and got the 39 (8-8.5). Shoes are so funny with sizing, they're all different. But I am glad I looked up how they were supposed to fit. This is my first pair of Birks in 20 years so I didn't really remember what size I had. They're taking a bit to break in, but I LOVE the style and am looking forward to wearing them for years to come. :)

I have been waiting for this style of shoe to come back. So I’m delighted to see it and purchase it.

Really wanted these to fit. My last purchase of Birkenstock at 39, as I'm 8-8.5 was a whole size too big, so I dropped down to a 38 and they fit perfectly. These seem to run half size smaller, and at size 38 my toes hit the front ridge. :-( Also, I have an inch gap where my big toe sits and edge of sandal because of bunions, so my foot is cocked at an angle and does not hit the toe grip correctly. Nice sandal but does not work for me. Sending back.

I ordered my usual 39N and they fit perfect. They are very slightly wider than the Mayari, maybe 1/8-1/4 inch. Took less time to break in than my Mayaris, maybe because these are real leather vs the birko flor. Tobacco brown leather looks as pictured, and will go with absolutely everything I own. Love

I still prefer Birkenstock Florida, the basic 3 strap style Which I have been wearing for 33 years, but these are a close second. I have A slightly wide and very high volume foot with short toes; I have tried other styles of Birkenstocks & other brands Of comfort sandals, and always come back to them For my most comfortable daily shoes. I need the original foot bed with the higher arch, prefer leather straps because they last longer and are more comfortable once they are broken in, & need the “regular” i.e. wide width, And lately Birkenstock has not been carrying those options in Florida, Even though it is now in style. These fit like all Birkenstock sandals, running long and wide. I made the mistake of wearing them right out of the box on a 3 mile walk, and the leather is so thick that it needs a bit of breaking in, so I got a blister across the top of my instep within a mile and a half. Granted I have a rare genetic disease that makes my skin more fragile than most people’s. If you aren’t used to a shoe with a high firm arch, the foot bed will require a lot of breaking in, But for most people it is well worth it. I do love the blue color, And it’s fun to have a little different look with the straps. They are comfortable for my foot and will be excellent As soon as the leather softens up more!

Bought these in leather last year. These are softer, easier to wear. Grabbed them early in season before my size sold out. SO GLAD these are Regular width! Many of the newer colors and styles are Narrow only. I bought lilac and black this year.

The fit was exactly as expected. I usually wear size 8.5 - 9 in sandals and a 9.5 in running shoes. I ordered the size 40 Birkenstocks and they fit perfectly. I also have extremely narrow feet so I got them in "narrow" width which worked very well for me. The shoes are not the most comfortable when walking long distances.The strap closest to my ankle rubs against my upper foot, but I have only worn them a few times (I just purchased the shoes this month), and I imagine they need some breaking in. Note: The Tobacco colour is lighter than it appears in the photos online

I normally wear a 9, or I ordered the 9-9.5 and sent them back. 8-8.5 is perfect. I love these sandals. My first pair and I’ll in love. I cook a bunch and my feet are so happy.

fit is great, looks good too.

I didn't realize I bought the "regular" width style, and wowza, the toe box is so wide that it looked like I was wearing flippers! Easily an extra half inch between the edges of the sandal and my outer most toes. Had they been narrower, I would have kept them- the three straps offer a secure hold (I could probably run after my dog comfortably), and more feminine looking than the Arizona's.

Fit is perfect. I wear an 8-8.5 and they were true to size. I’m going slow as suggested by websites but these will be great once broken in. I’m currently nursing planters fasciitis and they feel good so far wearing them in during the break in period. I’d do it again in another style one day.

Very surprising shoe. At first the leather was stiff and I thought this is a no go, but after a relatively short time it started to soften. Adjusting the straps is integral in this. I like that all three are adjustable for a narrow foot. The back strap being high in the arch is great to keep the shoe situated properly. I love the support in these, really helps.

Awesome shoe, love the color and arch support

I have wide feet, so the regular size fits me perfectly (Birks tend to run wide). These are beautiful, more feminine sandals. I'm in love with my new Birks! Look great with shorts and skirts....can be dressed up or down.

Love them! These fit and feel like my other Birks...fantastic! I love the style and the blue color. Knew I had to have them as soon as I saw them. Felt comfortable the first time I wore them.

Love this sandal and I am a big fan of Birkenstock. Zappos did not have my size in stock but kindly notified me when it was available. Very attractive and comfortable shoe.