Customer Reviews Birkenstock Arizona Soft Footbed - Oiled Leather (Unisex)

I purchased these sandals for my husband. Let me preface by saying that he is probably not the "typical" Birkenstock wear. He's a banker and wears wing-tip Johnston & Murphy's during the week, but on weekends and after work you will typically find him in his Birkenstocks. I have worn them for years and my husband discovered that they were so extremely comfortable many years ago, too. His current pair was literally falling apart so I ordered these as a replacement. As always, comfortable, well-made and true to size.

These shoes are so comfortable. I love the extra cushion and the straps are in a nice dark brown leather. Perfect for being on my feet all day!

Wow, I got great customer service from Zappos. I ordered a pair of Birkenstock in black/regular width and had to return them for a narrow pair. Got my order turned around in less than a week and received "outstanding professional" service. The Customer Service Rep known exactly what I wanted and she did her best to ensure I got my shoes quickly and I am a very happy customer. I highly recommend that anyone looking for a comfortable pair of shoes to try Birkenstock's and most importantly that they purchase them from Zappos.

My first pair of Birkenstock, and love them. Narrow fit is perfect, and for once, a size 9 is truly a size 9. The fit is perfect. A stylish sandal for men that can be worn with shorts or jeans. Much better than sport slides!

Had a strong leather smell but overall they’re great !

I first purchased these through Birkenstock.com in a size larger than usual based on reading the reviews (I usually wear a 7.5 N but ordered the 8-8.5N) but they turned out to be too big and wide even though I had specified narrow. I returned those and ordered my regular size (7-7.5) in narrow from Zappos and they fit wonderfully. They feel great and the leather is lovely.

Finally the right size, color, and fit. FYI--the "regular" width is perfect if you have a wider foot, even if you don't buy shoes in "wide". I have a wide toe box and these fit perfectly. I normally wear a size 6 or 6.5 and the 36 is just right. The size 37 is huge on me. I originally ordered the "oiled leather" black but the color is very dull/almost a dark grey. These are my first pair of Birkenstock Arizona sandals and I am sure I will be ordering more colors later on. Thank you Zappos for making shopping and returning so effortless!

Perfection!

Absolutely love these. I first purchased a size 36. I wear a 6-6.5 women’s shoes. The 36 was too small. 37 fits PERFECT. love them! I want another color immediately. ZAPPOS RULES!! Best customer service and shipping around and I have been a customer since the get go!!

This was purchased for my son who has VERY wide, and flat feet. The regular width fit him to perfection and so far he likes these, although he is taking it easy in order to get used to the style and fit. His regular shoe size fell between two different sizes and I ordered up. The length is also spot on.

Love these babies!! I was worried about spending $140 on shoes but am really glad I did. I’ve always been a cheap shoe gal ($15 shoes from target? Yes please) but the older I get the more I realize you really do pay for quality. These have far outlasted any cheap shoe I’ve bought and are waaaay more comfortable. For me, they’re always a size larger so my 7.5 foot needs a 37. I own both regular footbed and now these are the soft footbed. You can feel the difference. The regular, to me, is very comfortable and molds to your foot and is extremely comfortable. The soft footbed feels much squisher out of the box and even after nearly a year of wear I can still feel the softness to it that the others don’t have. The leather has held up well and they’re a very comfortable everyday shoe. I only had an issue once. I decided to take my niece in a power walk in her stroller up and down hills and they did run a blister but I’ve never had that issue any other time. If you’re debating them due to the price- just do it! You’ll be glad you did!

Old habits are not always the best.......I have worn Birkenstocks on and off for years and "assumed" my size would remain the same. WRONG. I tried them again months ago and ordered my old size 38 and they were not comfortable at all so I tried a 39, still no luck. So I did what a smart person would do and actually read the information on measuring my foot. I usually wear a Doc Martin 8 but my measurement here is for a 40. I was shocked to say the least.....and felt a little stupid. So I ordered the Arizona in a size 40 and would you believe they are perfect! The arch is in the right place, my heal sits in the heel cup, toes are happy.....imagine! Thank you Zappos for putting the information out there and congrats to me for being smart enough to read it. I now have these in both black and habana and even my posture and hip pain have improved. I guess it is true, with age come wisdom.....and thank you Birkenstock for helping me find what fits be best. I am thrilled with you again.

I only take my Birkenstocks off when I go to bed. My plantar fasciitis feels best in Birkenstocks. Never had a problem with them in the last 21 years. My wife wears Birkenstocks too and neither of us are "granolas".

I was happy with my purchase

True to brand, this sandal did not disappoint. As always I never have a problem with break in with these shoes; no pinching, blisters, rubs that come with some other brands of summer shoes.

Birkenstock Arizona Soft Footbed Narrow fit my foot perfectly! Based on other reviews I read, which said this shoe runs narrow, I bought both widths. The softer footbed feels great, and all in all, this shoe requires less break-in time than other Birkenstock's I've had. I'm very happy with this shoe.

My son had originally ordered a narrow size based on several reviews that stated narrow width fits narrow and medium. For him this was not the case and he exchanged for medium width, which is a perfect fit! He says it’s like a hug for his feet! Love Birks!

I'm replacing a worn pair of the same sandals and had the size information so the fit is perfect. They took a couple days of breaking in before the edge of the straps felt more comfortable. You can speed that up by running your thumbnail along the edge to break it down a bit. Great arch support and very comfortable!

I LOVE Arizonas. They are probably my favorite style of Birks. The color is gorgeous. It looks a bit metallic in the pictures, but it’s not.

Love these Birks! The gray is exactly what I was looking for.

I have fallen in love with Birkenstocks again. I injured my knee and knew I needed to put away my flip flops and get a sandal with a better footbed. I turned back to Birkenstocks after many years. I have purchased several pairs recently. I enjoy the soft footbed and my preference is leather over the birk flor material although I own both. I like the look and feel of the Arizonas and find all of my birks are comfortable enough to wear daily. I did not find the need for a break in period but many might. Zappos delivers excellent customer service and an excellent selection. Much better than my local Birkenstock store.

This is my second pair of birkenstocks and I am even happier with these than my first. The soft footbed is comfortable from the first wear. No break in period. I was afraid they would slip off (I always were a thong style sandals) but the adjustable straps makes the stay on my feet with no slipping. Love the color -iron.

Love these! It's hard to wear anything else.

I love my first pair of Birkens they really help with my plantar fasciitis. The materials are excellent and soft to the touch.

My absolute favorite show EVER. So comfortable. Pricey but worth it. I especially love the oiled leather. I always get compliments and I think they are perfect. Felt broken in and comfortable after one wear.