Customer Reviews Birkenstock Mayari Oiled Leather

I loved my Birkenstock Gizehs and wore them until they were falling apart. I had my eye on these Mayaris to mix it up a little bit. I usually wear a US size 5, and had to get Gizehs a size smaller (4-4.5). I ordered the Mayaris in the 4-4.5 size, and was disappointed that they fit larger than the Gizehs - like at least a half size too big still! I shouldn't have to be considering exchanging for a kids style (3-3.5) for the best fit. In the end I kept my sandals but was bummed that they don't fit as great as my Gizehs. The strap also rubs against the edge of my pinky toe a bit, even after breaking them in for a couple of weeks. I still wear them if I know I won't be on my feet for too long - hopefully they'll get even more comfortable. I do like the style of the Mayari straps though - cute yet functional.

I have a pair of these that are a few years old and I love them! They are one of two styles of Birkenstocks I wear. That said, this year's version of this style seems to be running huge. I slipped it on and had a full inch behind my heel! I tried the size smaller and it "just" fit to the point it was ultimately going to be a bit uncomfortable. I'm going to try the narrow to see if that will work. The regular width went back. I still recommend this style!

These sandals are very cute. They go with any outfit. I will bye more colors!

Adore these Birks, even though they're not the cutest. Thankful for narrow sizing!

Very attractive for Birkenstocks, and that's what I was looking for and this style is feminine, not clunky. Unfortunately, for me, the toe strap was quite uncomfortable and the golden finish looks a bit garish. Back to Arizonas.

These are great every day sandals. The arch support is wonderful and made a big difference in my plantar fasciatis. The shoes are casual enough to wear with jeans, but nice enough to wear with a summer dress. I get compliments on them often.

I've been wearing all different styles of Birkenstocks for quite a while, as I have Plantar Fasciatis and these have plenty of arch support and heel support/good heel cup. Was very pleased to see Birkenstock come out with a bit more "feminine" sandal in the Mayari. I usually get my Birks in a narrow, but these fit fine in the regular width. So I would say they run a tad narrow, which is good for ME. Thought the toe ring would bother me but it didn't. These will go with everything. I took off one star because would love to see these made in the soft footbed. These are the regular footbed.

Bought these for my daughter and she loves them. I don't care for the texture of the foot bed, especially when they get wet, but it doesn't seem to bother her. Can't believe Birks are back in!

Very comfortable, just takes awhile to break in the foot bed. Great alternative style for your Birk needs!

This is my 2nd time purchasing Mayari. I wore my 1st pair so much, they started to come apart. I suspect Birkenstock quality has dropped in recent years because I often read reviews about those having the same pair for 10 years, but mine lasted 2 summers. Sizing for me is tricky because one foot is larger than the other. I am supposed to wear a 40, but there is far too much space in front of my toes and behind my heel. I have done much research on sizing, and I have learned that your heel is supposed to sit all the way back, and there should be no more than 1/4 inch space in front of your toes. However, the 39 is somewhat snug on my larger foot, but it's better than being too large. For reference, I always wear a size 9 or 9.5 in shoes. The regular width is just wide enough and I have wide feet. These are definitely not as wide as the Boston or Arizona.

I wanted these to work but found Birkenstock Rio to be a better choice for my foot.

My favorite. Love the silver, looks great. I have over a dozen pair of Birkenstocks. I have a very wide foot and a high arch. I have learned to order the narrow width. Wore these around the house for a couple days and they now fit perfect!!

Way too big ! Wear 7-7.5 in most any shoe. Tried 38 and way too big. Ordering 36 and 37 to try

I have been wearing Birkenstocks for 25 years and have always loved them for my flat feet and back pain. I had pairs that lasted for many years, but this pair has worn out quicker than the other pairs I've owned. The cork is cracked across the shoe at the ball of the foot on both pairs. I'm afraid they're not made as well as they used to be, but I'm so addicted to wearing them that I have no choice. It to buy another pair!

I have had these shoes for over two years. I love them, but a few months after I got them the felt under the straps started to bunch up. Though they are very durable shoes, the arch has given out, which is the main reason why I bought them. Very comfortable, stylish, and durable. But with any Birkenstock shoe, cork sealant is a necessity if you want them to last!

Very comfortable sandal but it takes a bit of time to break in the cork. I could only wear them for short periods of time when I first got them but over the course of the summer you can tell they have taken the shape of my foot. Construction and quality cannot be matched with Birks so I look forward to years of enjoyment with this sandal.

I have always wanted to own a pair of the world famous Birkenstocks, but the sandals I have tried on in stores have been a mile wide (and yes: expensive). I was thrilled to find that Zappos carried the narrow sizes as well! They arrived promptly and "Narrow" was the perfect width, when with the majority of brands I'm a normal/standard width. Unfortunately that's where the good news ends: The very precisely molded foot beds didn't conform with the shape of my foot. They are made firmly enough that I don't think they would break in over time. I am disappointed that I have to exchange them, since the classic leather-and-metal-buckles style was exactly what I am looking for; It looks so much classier than the neoprene-and-plastic I see so much of these days… (Y?Y) PHOOEY!

I love these shoes. Have great arch support. Only bad thing is this is my third, and I have to replace them yearly. I think it's because i have such a strange stride, but my do not hold up. I wear them all day every day from April to October though.

I've never had Birkenstocks before and so followed the guidelines to pick my corresponding EU size. I usually wear a size 6.5/7 or EU 37 and found the Birkenstock size guide to be accurate according to the shoes I own. However, when the Birks arrived, I realized that a 37 was too big for me. There is a size measuring guide on the inside of the box that would help you figure out what is your real Birkenstock size. According to that guide, I would actually be a size EU 36 -- I managed to get a different pair of Birks in a size 36 and they fit perfectly.

Cute and comfortable for my narrow foot

I wanted to finally invest in a pair of sandals that would be comfortable for my feet, and these truly provide a lot of comfort and support. I'm glad I splurged on it. Only thing is they were maybe a half size to big for me but when I checked to see if there were smaller sizes they were sold out and I didn't want to wait. So being a tad big, it still provided a lot of support. Maybe in a different style later I'll try for a smaller size. I normally wear a 6.5 and I ordered the 37 for reference.

I have never had Birkenstocks before because I didn't realize they came in a narrow. Love them!

On-line picutre is accurate for color. To my eye, they are a little green versus "golden brown". Fit right and normal comfortable Birkenstock experience.

The style is cute and a nice twist to the traditional two horizontal straps. I'm still breaking in the shoe so it's still a little stiff. I definitely feel the arch support which I need.