Customer Reviews Birkenstock Madrid Big Buckle High Shine

First pair of Birkenstock’s I’ve ever bought bc these are actually cute!! Bought them in the bluish/silver color. Received many compliments already. Sizing: I’m usually a solid 10. Needed to size up a 1/2 size to fit the toe bed correctly, that’s not an option so went a full size. Still fit comfortably. I’ve only see these offered in a Narrow width. I would not normally buy narrow, but this works out great for the style of this shoe.

I wanted to love this shoe, have been seeking a non-thong type supportive sandal but they are always too wide. I had high hopes for this as I got it in the narrow width. Unfortunately, even at the smallest setting, the shoe was too loose. I considered adding another hole to the strap but the foot bed was just still a bit too wide.

Love how cute these big buckle flip flops look on. However, they may not fit large (women's 10), narrow, flexible feet that well. The strap is a bit too close to the toe to hold the shoe in place, so my toes shifted over the edge. I had to return. Hope Birkenstock redesigns, because if they do, I will buy these in every color.

The footbed is leather and not plastic. However, this model runs larger than the Madrid pair with big buckle in cognac that I purchased last year. I measured the upper leather and it is one inch larger than my other Madrid pair. Too bad, I thought for sure that I would love this pair as much.

Order down a size. Great gold buckle- fits like a burk w/ great style

I knew this purchase would be a gamble because the shoes are marked as "narrow", but other reviewers (with average feet) said it wasn't an issue, so I gave them a try. Sadly, they were too narrow for me—it doesn't help that I'm flat-footed. I could get them on but I knew my arch wasn't sitting where it should and they would blister if I wore them around. The box was actually very helpful, too - it has a printed guide that lets you measure your foot and see your correct width. It confirmed that my foot was too wide for these. Also, really not a fan of the "Rose gold" - it's too baby pink for my taste. I'll have to stick to Birkenstock's regular width and a more neutral color.

I loved them for two days. Then, my 10-month-old dog ate them ... *sigh*. In any event, I found a new pair and I will love them as well. One note: the footbed is made of "smooth leather, NOT PLASTIC. Read all of the information on the page! It will inform you!

Sooo beautiful but big buckle cuts into top of the foot. I kept them and with time it got better. I wore them with socks around house for a day and it got better after that.

My second pair of Birks in almost 15 years. These Birks run large - I took a 39 (8 - 8 1/2) when I am consistently a size 9. I was a little taken aback that these only came in narrow, but they were just fine on my normal width foot. They are a slimmer fitting Birk sandal, which I prefer because they don't make my feet look huge. I didn't have trouble adjusting the buckle (which is ADORBS!) - I did have to adjust all the way down to keep my foot from slipping on the footbed. I'm not sure what the footbed is, but I would guess that it's a treated leather. My right foot does slide a bit on the footbed, so I am getting a squeaking noise when I walk at a brisk pace, so for this reason I'm on the fence if I'll keep them. I hope the next time I try them that this noise will disappear.

I loved the look, but the arch support was very high and very uncomfortable for me since I have flat feet so sadly I'm returning them

The length was good except my second toe is longer and it jammed into the lip of the shoe. If the lip were not so prominent, it would have worked. So disappointed as the fit otherwise was great!

These look great but fall short of the same comfort as my other Birkenstocks. The strap caused blisters and even though they are a narrow fit, the strap is wide. I wouldn’t wear these for long walks!

I really wanted these to work in Champagne but couldnt get buckle tight enough, so I would walk out of them. I have a M width foot, 7.5-8 depending on shoe/manufacture.

Hurts the top of my foot, looks great but returning. Wish I had read the reviews before purchasing!

Order your normal size. I went of the advice of ordering a size up and they were way too big. Will exchange for my normal size as they are the perfect pop of colour. I cannot attest to comfort as they were not the correct size.

The size runs large, which could be corrected by an exchange. However, the edges of the material are also very sharp, I am sure they would be painful to wear after a short while, so I am obliged to return this despite the very bright, fun color.

I own this shoe with the suede footbed and it is perfect in every way. I decided to order the black, but wanted the buckle to be silver, so had to go with the smooth leather lining. NO COMPARISON! The smooth lining version not only doesn’t feel the same, it doesn’t fit the same. It seems smaller, no matter how I adjust the strap. That smooth leather footbed has nowhere near the comfort and the secure feeling of the suede. I only tried them out in my house, so they are on the way back. Guess I will have to sport that gaudy gold buckle if I want the black, but probably not. Unfortunately, that is a game changer for me.

There was a gap even when on the last buckle hole—and this was my usual 39 narrow. The material was stiff—it pays to get real leather instead of patent leather so these are going back.

Received broken, scuffed sandals. So disappointed. I was really looking forward to wearing these this weekend. Instead they are being sent back. Very cute though.

Was still too loose with ordering a size down, sadly returned.

For me these did not seem secure on my foot when I walked. I prefer the multi-strap / multi-adjustment styles. Liked the look - just not the feel

Not my first pair of BIrks, I always wear the same size and they have a little wiggle room. Not these, they are narrow through the toe box and short in length as well. My toes were practically hanging off the front of the shoe. Super disappointed since I really loved the style and knew I would get a lot of wear had they fit properly. OOwell.

The fit was a little big in width. Style looks great and the leather material smooth.

Very nice but not holding well

I love this shoe but didn’t realize that the footbed was leather. The color transferred to my feet (black) and the shoes are not very comfortable. I am wearing them around the house to see if they will become more comfortable. Slipped on my other Madrid’s and could feel the difference. Love the style and will try and keep them.