Customer Reviews Birkenstock Franca - Nubuck Leather

OK. I love the more feminine versions of Birk's. These definitely fit that bill; however, I returned them. While they are super cute and feminine, I didn't like the strap at the top (close to the ankle) of the shoe. It restricts movement in the foot and just walking around the house for a minute while trying them on, I felt like the strap was rubbing a tiny bit. I returned them, and I plan to buy another pair of the Birkenstock Yao's. Also, I bought my daughter this same pair of shoes, and she loves them!

I wear Birkenstock Arizona's daily. This fit tight and any adjustment with the buckles made it too loose. I had to return them, though I loved the navy color and the leather.

Very ridged and inflexible. I was disappointed because it’s nearly impossible to find 5.5 narrow and these even have several adjustable straps, but the leather was too stiff and painful to want to take the time to break them in.

These weren't wide enough to accommodate my bunion, and my instep is too high for the upper strap.

Was a 1/2 size too long for me. Returned. Leather was thin.

Ankle strap placement was awkward! The 41’s (lavender) were too big so I got a pair of 40’s (teal) the ankle strap on the 40’s was set a full finger width back, (which should’ve sat further ahead seeing as how they’re a smaller pair) therefore, making it too close to the ankle and much too small. The 41..I easily slid into as it was place appropriately. It’s so strange. I’ve never had issues with Birks before. I have many pair. Unfortunately, the straps just seemed really off on these. Otherwise, utterly adorable.

So ugly. Worst of all the footbed has a weird curve and my feet didn’t fit at all. The size was fine. They were terribly uncomfortable!

Loved these but the insole cracked on both sandals less than 6 months in. Super disappointed in the quality of Birks as the first pair I had last 10 years. Zappos customer service as always was amazing and gave me a full refund. Zappos is always my place to go for shoes. Thank you for being amazing!

The leather doesn’t fit quite right in the buckles and will get ruined with buckling and unbuckling. The soles are rock hard and it doesn’t come in a soft footbed. Totally uncomfortable

Cute shoe, but rubbed toes. I have several Birks, but these just aren’t comfortable.

I wear a size 36 medium in the Birks such as the Florida and Arizona, but these felt and looked like a narrow. Shoe was clearly marked “medium.” Loved style and look but too narrow for me.

The color is absolutely gorgeous. I didn’t even try these sandals on because the footbed of one has a slash / cut through the arch and heel cup. Birkenstock prides itself on the quality of its products and especially the importance of the footbed. This pair should never have been shipped to me or any customer. The shoebox arrived torn and in a plastic bag. The tissue paper that separates the sandals was crumpled and torn. It looks like this pair has been shipped and returned many times. I can’t even begin to express how disappointed I am with this order experience. The gentleman who helped with my return was exceptional and professional.

So disappointed in these sandals. I've worn Birkenstocks for years and the arch, especially on the left shoe, was just terribly painful. I tried wearing them around inside the house several times to see if it would improve, but it did not. I really wanted them to work, such a pretty color, so nice and summery, but I'm sending them back. All my other Birkenstocks are supportive, stable and comfortable.

The fit and the look of the Franca sandal were perfect, I really love them. Sadly they will be returned as they constantly make a noise when I walk. I have worn them in the house for over a week, adjusted the straps, etc. yet the noise continues. The size needed is now not available.

Was anxious to try this new Birk style but didn’t like the look after I tried them on. Will return and purchase the Florida instead

Unfortunately, when I walked around the house in the shoes, the straps caused pain on the sides of my feet. I could not wear them. I loved the style, but, they are not good for my feet!

Narrow is too wide for a very thin foot. Even in the tightest hole, could not keep my foot from sliding forward, backward and side to side. Returned.

They were way too stiff, I don't think I would even be able to wear them long enough to break. They sent me black instead of the oiled blue, they look and feel cheap which they were not. Will not order these again.

It runs really big and wide. I am always a 40, but these just seemed a size too big and very wide.

Fairly certain these are fakes. Birkenstock representative also said they are possibly defective shoes when I sent in pictures to verify authenticity. The shoe was not leather in any way, the footbed was cardboard and there was glue all over the seams of the shoe and on the strap. Sizing was also WAYYYYYYY off. I am a 39’SOLID and these birks were more of a 9/10!