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

I love ?? my Birkenstocks especially the soft footbed. I should have ordered a EU 39 ( got a EU 40) as I’m in between sizes but these do fine with socks.

I was upset when my birkenstocks arrived with a very deep and large scratch on one of the shoes. I mean, how new could they be if the were handled enough to acquire such a significant scratch? I did have to sand the straps a bit to keep the rough edges them from hurting the tops of my feet but since then, theyve felt very nice. As someone with wide feet I was expecting to use some of the outer buckle holes for a looser fit, but I'm using the second buckle from the tightest and its still roomy. This surprised me. Aside from this these a great shoe! First time having a pair and I'm pretty happy.

This is my second pair of Arizona's with the soft footbed. These are comfortable but do not feel as soft as my first pair (purchased 2 years ago) so I wonder if they cut back on the cushion material. Generally Birkenstock run's big. I normally wear a size 9 US. These are a 39 which is supposed to be between 8.5 and 9 but these are labeled as 8-8.5. I'm happy with my purchase but just be aware of sizing.

Great shoes, run a bit big.

I read all the reviews that said if you have a reg to narrow foot get the narrow.. and people saying they run big and they bought a size smaller and fit. I’m a 6.5-7 mostly a 7 in women’s with no where near wide feet. I ended up returning because with the narrow my foot just barely fit in the size 37 but going up a size (I tried in the store) was way too big. I was about to give up when I finally measured my foot on the box lid and tried the 37 reg and my toes are fitting now. So glad I didn’t give up! My feet don’t agree with the get narrow reviews. And the footbed on the narrow was completely different. Use the size chart feature and save yourself the guess work. I like the sandals, they are comfy once you get it right.

I ordered the Brown Amafali leather and was surprised how high gloss or shiny they were. I'm considering returning them but don't know if it bothers me enough to wait another week to get another pair. They definitely didn't look this shiny online.

Still breaking them in, but so far so good. I typically a 8.5-9 and the 39 fit great!

I ordered these for my husband and though the fit was great, the second he put his left foot in the sandal he yelped in pain - there were some horribly sharp hardened drops of glue sticking out in the interior of the sandal, where the leather meets the foot bed. Returning them and planning on re-ordering a new pair, hopefully without such painful manufacturer's defect.

Great summer to fall transition shoe.

This is gonna sound crasy, but,I had a pair many years gone by, every time I took a step, it would make a sound of ...flatulence...has this product gotten wider in the heel?thats where my dilemma lays..I dig Birkenstock’s, I work in kitchen birkis,I’m tired of buying cheap shoes..

This was my first pair of Birks and I love them but the regular width turned out to be too wide after awhile. I have a wider foot but the narrow has turned out to be a better fit with subsequent pairs I've purchased. The narrow is really closer to a "regular" fit.

I wear an 11 or 45 and ordered these in a suggested 44. After a week, they stretched and were flopping around my feet at the tightest holes. Exchanging for a 43.

I wear an 11 in sneakers and 8.5 in Birkenstock. ????

Towide

Zappos is amazing! customer service is top notch! Had an issue with a defect in my Birks and they helped me out with an exchange. I initially called Birkenstock directly and they told me to talk to Zappos. Anyway, love the sandals and really appreciate the way they helped me out.

I Really wanted to love them. Second attempt at this style, this time with the soft bed, and a better size for me. I tried wearing gently around the house, but there was a disconcerting squelch when stepping, but the deal breaker was where the strap's upper portion hit my foot. It just didn't seem like it would ever feel comfortable. Maybe at some point, now that I know the correct size for me, I'll try again, with the original footbed, and suede.

Originally ordered size 37 but it was too big, even though in other companies I am a size 37. Size 36 owners well, a lot of arch support, almost to the point of hurting ??. Popular style, will last a long time (so I’ve heard), and the straps are adjustable.

My normal shoe size is 9W But based on reviews, I ordered men's size 8-8 1/2 regular and both size and width were a perfect fit.

I love these shoes but the leather is a bit stiff and rubbed my skin so I exchanged them for the suede. The suede is very soft and comfy!

The soft foot bed is different than the original Birkenstock. The foot bed feels narrower and not as much support. I will be returning and ordering the original Arizona Birkenstock.

If you are a female, get NARROW. Unisex will feel like an entire size too big due to the width being too big. I ordered the same size (size 38 since I am a women's 7) and they fit perfect!! They are super cute and very versatile. I broke them in after one wear and now I wear them everyday.

So I purchased my first ever pair of Birkenstock’s based on dozens of reviews and various blogs about the incredible support and comfort of Birkenstock’s ! I am a huge believer in reviews . I wanted a stylish comfortable and supportive sandal and it seemed that Birkenstock’s could be the answer. Now I couldn’t ignore the thousands of reviews that also warned me that Birkenstock’s require a definite breaking in period. Oh boy, that is the truth!! I’ve actually been calling this my Torture Shoe because they hurt my feet like crazy. I guess the worse your feet (i.e. poor shoe choices for years) the longer and harder the breaking in period. Many blogs stressed not to give up because the end result would be worth it. Well, I’m still in the breaking in period but I haven’t stuck to the wearing them every day theory because we went on a trip and I knew better than to take them at this point. But I do see the light st the end of the tunnel! I can start to see my footprint on the footbed which is supposed to be an indicator of the end of the breaking in period and they are starting to feel slightly more comfortable. I sure am hoping I’ll have o e of the success stories!

I have worn Birkenstock sandals for thirty years. The leather on these is so stiff I know it would rub sores in the tops of my feet, so I must return them. I will order more Birks but not these.

These were really cute and the fit was good, but my problem feet need something soft ewe will require breaking in not only the foot beds, as do all Birks, but the leather as well. Too stiff on my troubled feet. Opted for the suede instead. Really did love the blue, so if you can swing the break in these would be great sandals!

The fit seems true, but I did order the Narrow, when I’m usually a medium width. The leather is stiff right now & my foot feels a bit sore on the outside edge after wearing for a few hours- I’m hoping after a break in period, that will not persist. These are my first Arizona’s...