Customer Reviews Birkenstock Mayari - Nubuck Leather

I love the color of these birks. They just felt too big. I have them in the same size in another color and those fit perfectly. My heel was sliding off of these shoes even with the buckles on the last hole. Bummer.

I'm normally a size 7.5 and size 38 fit well. However, BOTH shoes made farting noises when I walked. I just couldn't.... sent them back and will try a different style.

This color was very different in person than on the screen. I didn't care for it the golden brown. It had a very snakelike sheen to it.

Tried this model in Navy and compared it to the Naot Kayla. I have wide feet with plantar fasciitis and I'm recovering from a bone spur. Perhaps I'm used to the Arizona Birkenstock, which I really like for comfort, but Mayari, while a more attractive look, did not match for comfort, so I returned them.

The fit and size was accurate but I did not like the feel of the leather strap between my toes. I have pretty short toes and my big toe is wide. I don't think this style works for my shape of foot. I went with the Gizeh and that has worked much better.

I can only comment on the fit so far. I wear a 9 in sandals and a 9.5-10 in sneakers, asics a 10 and new balance 9.5. I bought the 39 regular and my toes are close to the front of the shoe so I tried the 40 and they seem too big, felt strange and the arch seemed off. I decided to keep the 39 bc they seemed to fit better . My foot is not wide or skinny and I think the regular fits good , I think the narrow would be too narrow . I bought the tobacco and it’s neutral and looks nice against my fair skin. I hope I’ll like them, the arch support seems to be good. If they work out I’ll update my review on comfort.

i like the way these look but they were too big.

These are a beautiful color and style, however the nubuck leather gets dirty very easily and does not clean.

The foot bed was harder than other birks I have purchased in the past. This is a very cute shoe, I'd recommend trying it.

The strap across the toe was very uncomfortable. Since these are not a leather upper, I know there is no chance for them to stretch and form to my foot. It's a super cute shoe and I really wanted it to work, but they hurt just to try on. Also, I obviously received a previously returned pair of shoes. They didn't come in an original box (which isn't a big deal to me) and there were toe markes in the sole of the shoe where someone else had already worn them.

I've never had a pair of Birks, but in my quest for a summer slip on with my essential need for good arch support, I gave these a try mainly because I learned they come in a narrow width. I'm usually a size 7.5 M, and the length & width of this size 38N was perfect. However- the "support ridge" on the outside edge (across from the arch support) felt very awkward and uncomfortable. Back they go.

These are very cute sandals. The construction and materials are first rate. The straps across the instep and across the toe area are both adjustable so they're easy to customize to fit your feet. My complaint is the cork foot bed. There is a ridge that separates the toe area from the ball of foot area, this ridge is incredibly uncomfortable under my big toe, it's like trying to walk with a rock in my shoe. I imagine it's probably just the way my feet are shaped and this wouldn't be an issue for everyone, but it's something to consider when buying these shoes.

Love the metallic taupe. It matches everything that a brown or black sandal would match, so I bought them for travel. I wear a 9.5 and my foot fits in the 40 well. I wore them for several hours on the first wear and got several blisters. Some were from the straps rubbing and one from rubbing where my arch is. Maybe after more wear, these issues will resolve. This was a disappointment as my Clarks sandals are always good to go for me out of the box.

I was disappointed. I wanted to love and live in these. The toe part was too big and no way to adjust it. I might have gotten the size wrong, but length was good. Narrow was not an option for this sandal. So sad. :(

I have worn this style of Birkenstock for years now..average 1 pair a year however; always bought @ local retailer. These put a blister on the underside of my right 2nd toe & also midway on my arch...all within 2 hrs of wearing. Very disappointed with these ESPECIALLY since have worn same style & color for 2 yrs now.

I loved these shoes! I purchased them March 2018. I wore them last summer and began to wear them this summer, but sadly the toe broke :( I am so sad. I had always heard great things about Birkenstock longevity and quality. Unfortunately, it appears I got a bum shoe. I expected more than 5 months of wear. The style is great, and comfort is amazing...now if they just lasted longer.

Loved everything about them except they felt stiff and didn’t want to take a chance they wouldn’t soften so had to return them.

Sadly, I this style is not for me. I ordered a 38 and a 37 because I wasn't sure of the size. The 38 was too long but the rest felt great. The 37 just barely fit in the length but the straps were very uncomfortable where they hit my foot. It was painful after walking in my living room for just a couple minutes. My feet are wide. The footbed of both sizes felt great. A very nice shoe just not for my feet.

I love this style and the wonderful support Birkenstocks provide. However, I have ordered the Mayari in habana oiled leather from Zappos twice, and both times the leather on one or both of the toe straps is significantly lighter than the habana color on the rest of the leather straps. This is disappointing, as the color difference sticks out like a sore thumb. Zappos customer service responded with the usual "coloring on leather can vary" statement, but I have never seen this when I've looked at these shoes in store. Looks like I'll be forgoing the $25 Zappos coupon and heading to a store to buy a nicer looking pair that I can be happy with.

These were really uncomfortable for me. It's been awhile since I tried Birkenstocks, but now I remember that with the molded footbed, if your foot does not precisely fit the indented shape, there are lots of painful pressure points. I overcame that in the past with a long break-in period. Did not feel like doing it again. The leather between the toes is very thick and painful. Also, these just look giant and medical grade on my feet when I look down...how is it they look cute when I look at someone else's foot? Got the oiled blue leather...really nice color. I wish I liked them, but they did not work for me at all!

I have an accessory navicular bone and the strap goes directly over it and causes pain. Also the toebox is narrower than anticipated; my pinky toe didn't have room.

They really aren't white but a grey......not what I was looking for.

This is my first pair of Birkenstocks. When they arrived I tried them on and was disappointed that they ran bigger a size bigger. Even though they will be returned for the next smaller size it is definitely not a deal breaker. The comfort is there and the casual style that I was looking for meets my expectations! Love the look and color of this sandal! Perfect for every day and a variety of outfits!

I wanted these to work but the strap around my toe hurt as did the top strap. I have owned many birkenstocks and never had a problem but these hurt.

I really wanted to like these. I had a pair many years ago, and liked them at the time - as a matter of fact, I wore them out.. I really wanted a sandal that I could slide my foot into, and yet have my heel supported. I have had issues with other sandals (slip-on) where my heel slid. I even fractured a small bone once due to this happening. I normally wear 8.5 M in sandals, but took the advice of Birkenstock and ordered their narrow width size 39. They fit fine once I was able to adjust the buckles. But, the strap over the arch pressed into the bone on the side of my foot, making it very uncomfortable to walk. So, sadly, I returned them.