Customer Reviews Birkenstock Mayari Oiled Leather

What can I say, they are Birkenstocks. I did not buy them for style, I bought them as my first pair, for comfort/ healthy sandal-wearing on my next long trip. I wish that the straps could be thinner and less clunky looking but it is true to the picture.

Nice shoe, however, the straps dig in foot a bit. I wish they were leather or a better quality substitute.

Very comfortable shoes, stand all day and feet don't hurt. However, it doesn't look very sturdy, I'm worried that the leather might break.

I have a narrow foot and found even the size narrow fit too wide. The main problem for me is the part of the toe strap that is not adjustable is too big. I wish I could keep these they are so cute and I love the purple-pink color! And I love Zappos for carrying narrow shoes, Thank you!

Beautiful Birkies! The toe strap is a bit of fashion that is also functional! Only problem the cork started breaking down right by the toe. After only a few months of wearing, these normally last years! And can be refurbished! Zappos to the rescue, truly stellar customer service! Yes they replaced them and yes they paid to return them! Love this company!

I bought these shoes because I thought the toe would be better for me. I had previously purchased a pair of Gizeh's by Birkenstocks and had returned them, but I wanted to give them another try in a different style; and I was glad that I did. I have a narrow foot and flat feet that like to pronate. I am getting older, and it is harder for me to be comfortable in shoes. My podiatrist recommended Birkenstock and they are really comfortable and keep my foot stable. WARNING! Birkenstocks need to be broken in SLOWLY, do not rush the process or you will be unhappy and in pain. Wear them an hour at first and build up until you can wear them several hours without fatigue. I takes time for the shoe to mold to your foot, but in the end I think you will be satisfied.

I usually take a size 9½ or 10. I ordered both a size 40 and 41 and the 41 fit quite well. I really liked the style. Although I prefer leather, the Birki-Flor material is soft and comfortable, and the thong caused no rubbing problems. I tried to wear these, but apparently Birkenstocks just are not for me. After following the instructions and wearing the sandals for a few hours each day (indoors) for several days so they would mold to my feet, I realized that there was no need to torture myself. The footbed was hard as a rock, my feet hurt even when I was not wearing them, and so I decided to return them.

Love the look, the foot pad did not feel as comfortable, I hope birk has not tried to save money and reduce the quality of the foot bed?

Just received these sandals, they are very nice looking but I ordered the same size (38) that I wear in the half-dozen pairs of Mephistos and they were very large! But for the price I might try them again in a smaller size.

Love my Birks! Just wish they would make the shoe longer for the last two toes for those of us that have long toes. My little toes hang off the edge a little but nothing I have purchased comes close to the arch support Birks offer.

The footbed on these is so firm it took a while to get comfy for my sensitive feet, particularly the toe bar. But have faith, they will conform to your feet given time; now I sometimes wear them around the house instead of my slippers. I normally fit an 8.5 or 9 WW, and the 39 in Birkenstock's normal width (equivalent of American wide width -- check Birkenstock's sizing info) fits me very well. I just wish the soles were more flexible, because the strap across the instep starts to bother my ridiculously delicate feet if I walk a lot in them.

The shoes are a tad hard underfoot, but I think that has to do with me getting used to a shoe that is molded, if you will. Conversely, the shoe is not stif; it seems flexible as I walk. Further, the color is more of a light mint green than what I would expect of a titanium (gray / silver). I think the sheen / reflective nature of the material adds to the "minty" look. If you are looking for a gray color, you may want to go with silver. I opted for the black instead. Lastly, I have wide duck feet and chose size 39 (8) regular. Yes, there is some overhang in the back, but I don't mind that as the size hugged my wide feet exactly right. Also, both straps ensure this shoe does not come off, so that overhang I mentioned does not affect my ability to walk with said straps.

It looks like I'm the only one, but I thought this pair of Birks felt more narrow than my other styles. I compared it sole to sole with another pair, and not only was it more narrow across the top and widest point, but it was also shorter than my others. Perhaps I should re-order to see if it was just that pair, because I really like the blue color.

Not the most comfy of Birkenstocks, but as I remember they take a while to break in and mold to your foot. I Got these because of my bunion and wanted something to separate my toes. Still getting used to them but I like them and will continue to wear for years to come. My last pair of Birks (arizona style) I actively wore for 10+ years. Can't wait till they break in. They are still really well made shoes. Only 3 style stars because even though they're a more stylish Birk, they still look like a Birk. Excellent support. The best support you can get without a podiatrist.

I originally ordered the Gizeh. With my narrow feet, high arches and short toes, the Gizehs were not a good fit. I returned the Gizehs (great return policy Zappos!). I took a chance and ordered this style in 38N. I typically wear a size 7.5-8 with regular width. The fit is great! The arch support is much better in this style. I recommend ordering a narrow width if you do not have wide feet. The toe part on this shoe did not bother me (unlike the Gizeh which hurt after a brief walk). I bought these sandals to relieve my plantar fasciitis and tendonitis in my ankles. I am in my early 30s and wanted something somewhat stylish but comfortable and easy to slip on and off (I have two little kids so this is a must!). So far, these shoes have been perfect!

I liked these shoes and the size was right...except the lip that goes around it bumped my toes and a larger size would have made them too big, so they went back!

I have these shoes in another color, and they fit well and are extremely comfortable. I am exchanging these as the toe strap on the right shoe is too big and the sandal does not fit well. I will give it another try before asking for a refund.

This shoe is not for people with long toes! If your second toe is longer than your first toe, like mine is, these sandals will probably not fit. When I tried these on, my second toe kept rubbing up against the lip of the sandal. So sad, because these are comfy and cute! If only the toe bed was a little bit longer, the would've been keepers.

Always Birkenstock knows how to do things well! This model runs wide, so if you have narrow feet this style may not work out. I also noticed that this style runs a little big. Every pair of Birks I own have been 39, and these happen to look almost a whole size too big! I'm not returning them because the extra space comes in handy by the end of the day when the heat has caused my feet to swell. Also, my Titanium has a slight blue hue to it, just FYI.

Absolutely love these shoes. They are the first pair of Birks that I have worn. They have helped my PF tremendously. Do prepare for a break in period. After that, you won't want to take them off. The leather is very soft and comfortable. The only reason I rated these less than a complete 5 overall is the lack of traction on the sole. I would prefer more grip on the bottom of the shoe.

Beware the toe straps on this shoe! I've worn Birks before and have been very pleased -- these are just not comfortable for long walks, primarily because of the toe strap. Fine for running around, shopping,etc., but I'm going to be looking elsewhere for a good walking sandal.

These Birkenstock sandals are a little more feminine than others. Although I am used to wearing thong-type sandals, when I first tried these sandals on, I thought the leather between the toes would rub. However, after wearing them for a short while, that is not the case.

Very good looking on, but need to return for a smaller size. These sandals seemed to run a size larger.

These shoes are typical of Birkenstock shoes. They are very comfortable and my husband even commented on how attractive they make my feet look. I bought these in silver... beautiful!