Customer Reviews Birkenstock Madrid Big Buckle High Shine

I returned these birkenstocks because they were so hard to stand on. I do wear birkenstocks in different styles and was trying out another style but did not like these

These are not the quality I'm used to with Birkenstocks. They look and feel cheaply made.

These are so cute I have been wearing them around the house to try and break them in. They are my least comfortable Birkenstock shoe because the buckle digs into the top of the foot if tightened for a snug fit to prevent the shoe from flopping. This is magnified by the inflexible sole. Without the snug fit, my foot slips too far forward. My feet are super narrow so the narrow size otherwise works as far as width goes. However the length is a tad short even though this is my Birkenstock size in other styles. Unless I keep my foot fastened in with the buckle tightened, my toes will slip out over the shoe for a truly cringe- worthy look and feel. I’ve worn them for a few days and they are used now so I can’t really return them. I have tried really hard to make them work and will wear them as a house shoe as I decide if they can be an outdoor shoe. I’m hoping that if they continue to mold to my foot and stretch that they will work but this is nowhere near the typical love at first feel I get with Birkenstocks. If they weren’t so darned cute I would have immediately returned them. They are not the Birkenstock’s I’d wear on a day with a lot of walking, which is what I typically want in this brand of shoe- a sandal like the others that I could walk to the end of the earth in. I would recommend trying a couple of sizes before settling.

So disappointed in these sandals. Never felt like they broke in and became comfortable. I wore several times but couldn't wait to take them off when I got home. Too late to return.

Super cute shoes. But I had to return. They would not stay securely on my feet. The buckles can be adjusted near the toe box which is helpful but they kept slipping as I walked. The shoe seem to fit the footbed but they just would not stay in place. I really like the look of the shoe.

I really loved the look but they cut into the top of my feet which made the impossible to walk in without pain. I think the leather was too hard to break.

Wish I could wear the single strap because they are cute…Forget it, back to double strap to stay on my foot

I thought these were really cute, but they were not comfortable. The strap across the toes was very uncomfortable. My foot wouldn't stay in the sandal.

The leather strap scratched the tops of my feet. Loosening the buckle only made it more obvious. I usually find Birks very comfortable, but these didn't work for me.

The fit was great. The shoes came with the leather on both shoes very scuffed up and the buckle was not done on the shoes. Not sure if this is how the shoe is supposed to be or if it was a return but for the money they should have been in perfect condition.

The buckle on top was very uncomfortable and immediately rubbed.

The patent/plastic cuts the top of foot. The footbed is quite slippery. Too bad because they look super cute.

Theses are molded shoes, therefore if you have Greek, Celtic or Roman shaped feet, they aren’t comfortable.

I actually got these to use as house slippers. I need something with support but my feet are narrow so 99% of slippers don't work. The problem with these is the footbed. It's black and the dye wears off on my feet. I really don't want to walk around with black dye on my feet. This is a problem.

I have 5 pairs of birkenstocks. I love them .This footbed is the same very comfortable, however the top leather is extremely stiff and uncomfortable, so much so I didnt feel I would even be able to break it in .I am returning

These are cute and I have been very torn about returning them. Ultimately, I decided to send them back. I am a big fan of the original Madrid and I like the look of the Big Buckle and the brown leather. I do not like the feel of the buckle and expect that the top of my foot will be sore from hitting the buckle repeatedly. It just hits my foot on a very tender spot. Additionally I do not like the leather footbed. When I walk, the shoe produces a sucking sound as my foot comes off the footbed. I am returning for a classic Madrid with the standard footbed.

They fit my feet but are not comfortable at all. I can wear them to ride to a restaurant and sit down., or anything that doesn't involve a lot of walking. Disappointed; they are not cheap.

I wanted to like these so much. I ordered them, walked around a bit in them and the big buckle cut into the top of my foot really bad. I am not sure if it would get better as they break in but I did not want to risk it. They are so cute! I love the color and the style, but the top buckle was very uncomfortable.

I have four pairs of the traditional Madrid and take them with me on vacation - it dresses up any outfit. However the big buckle is too big plus the weight of the buckle presses down on the top of my foot. I wish Zappos would carry these in Medium width instead of only narrow and I hope Birkenstock brings back the more classic Madrid.

I really wanted to like these but the strap felt sharp so I returned. The purple orchid color was very pretty though. I also liked the shiny gold buckle.

While the shoe fit comfortably on my footbed, they literally did not stay strapped on to my foot with buckle goin across my toes.

After loving the original Madrid, I tried these. NOT comfortable. The footbed is different, harder, and the strap and buckle are too wide and stiff, which hurts the top of my foot. I'm exchanging for the original Madrid.

The inside sole is very slippery so every time I took a step my foot slipped too far forward.

I didn’t realize the footbed was plastic not cork. It was very difficult to buckle, the holes were much smaller than the buckle.