Customer Reviews Birkenstock Arizona Big Buckle High Shine

I wanted to love these but didn't care for how shiny the buckles were. I love the leather color and wish they would make regular Arizona's in this leather. Also, I'm tired of all the trendier birks coming out in narrow. I need the regular wider fit and it's bare bones for the selection with the regular (not soft) footbed.

I am sorry to be returning these elegant sandals because the toe section is too wide for my small (6.5N) feet; I think that’s why the uppers rubbed uncomfortably. Evidently these are for people that wear socks with their sandals and I am not one. I have been wearing Mayaris, Florida and Gizeh for many years, my go-tos, and this is my first foray into Arizona and I can see they are not for me.

uncomfortable straps. When loosened, the shoes flew off my feet. When appropritely tightened, they strangled the feet, left red sores

I really like Birkenstocks but these straps are hard and very uncomfortable. I love the color and had high hopes for these.

Very stiff, one sandal had staples under the buckle that was scrapping foot.

I love all my Birkenstock but the high shine in black showed way to many creases on the sides after wearing them 3 times.

Once again I received pre worn shoes. Sent them back. Idk if I will try again. Love this shoe though.

This is the second order, of late that I have received from Zappos, in which someone has obviously returned the shoes. They are scuffed up and potentially were worn.

Fit and size was ok but the leather was stiff and the footbed was very stiff as well.

This pair of $160 Birkenstocks arrived in a plastic bag—no box. WHAT??? Is this a knock-off?? Is it the real deal???

Did not like the shiny gold buckles. This style does not fit as well as the Mayrai style.

I love the looks of these big buckle sandals, but the footbed is hard and slippery. The straps are extremely stiff. I'm sending them back and am going to go with the regular Arizona sandal. This is the second pair of big buckles I've returned.

I can't really comment too much on the comfort/support because I can't wear them because they are too big! But I know from past experience that the Arizona sandals are very comfortable. I didn't care for the pink and the buckles are kind of cheap-feeling and looking. I'm returning them.

Sent them back they were too narrow for my foot and another width was not available!

I unfortunately must return these. First, they are listed as narrow yet seem bigger than a regular 39, even at the tightest setting. But the big problem is the footbed. I don't understand how anyone who has experienced a classic Birkenstock cork footbed could think these are comfortable. The footbed in these feels like plastic. It also feels warm, while a cork footbed feels cool. I just know that these will not feel good during a hot southern summer. They look cute, but that's about all they have going for them.

I was so excited to get these. Super cute! However, they have a plastic footbed and are VERY uncomfortable! They kill my feet! The reason I buy Birkenstock is for comfort! I wish I could have sent back but had worn them out to dinner! Would not recommend!

I am a a Birkenstock lover for quality and comfort! These are a major disappointment for me. The footbed is plastic rather than cork like original Birkenstock sandals. The buckles are plastic and appear cheap. For the cost of these sandals I expected a lot more.

Loved the arizona big buckle but it is really a narrow. Unfortunately had to return. Wish they would make these in regular width.

BIRKENSTOCK designers ... I LOVE Birkenstocks, I have several pair and my adult daughter loves them also. HOWEVER, I'm a regular-wide, (not 100% wide, kind of wide) so I won't even buy any that say "narrow". I wanted to get some of these big buckle, but again won't buy them if they are narrow only and it sounds like reviewers are saying narrow is actually a bit narrow.

I LOVE Birkenstocks but I was so disappointed with these. First the style is SO cute, love the style, but then they become the uncomfortable and painful shoes you wear because they are cute. they were leaving a cut line across my toes of both feet. never experienced this with Birkenstock before. I had to return them.

I wanted to love these sandals but couldn't. They fit OK and they looked pretty nice. BUT...the sole is leather. Which means that the sole gets moist from your foot, which means that every time your foot moves against the sole it makes an embarrassing fart sound. You know what I mean, the suction kind of sound. I ended up returning these for a pair with a suede sole and it made all the difference- now I can really see why everyone loves Birks.

Birkenstocks seem to always fit great. Almost all have adjustable straps. I am disappointed with the color (PINK) The uppers look a sun faded pinkish orange and do not match the soles. Sorry, but for 150. they are going back. The first pair of this style is mustard and is perfect. Love them.

They are very cute and I love they way they look, but the footbed is not cork like other Birkenstocks that I have, so when I walk there is a suction and it sounds like my foot is farting. Not sure why they would change the footbed - such a shame so I am returning them.