Customer Reviews Birkenstock Arizona Soft Footbed - Suede (Unisex)

Not the cutest or most flattering shoes but that's not why you wear them! They are the single most comfortable shoes ever made!

Buyer beware, the soft footbed has less arch support than the regular Birkenstock footbed. I have very flat feet, no arch, and the regular Birk footbed is a dream come true. I bought the soft footbed version thinking that i would have the same amazing support with just extra cushioning. These definitely have moderate support-the Birk website explains that but it's not that clear in Zappos description.

I received these about two weeks ago and I have been wearing them pretty often. They are still a little stiff but they are much more comfortable now than when I first got them. Give them time, they will soften up once they have had a chance to conform to your foot. You can also get tips on first time use from the Birkenstock website which help.

Not as comfortable as I expected. They are too hard for me to walk for long but are ok for a few hours. The soft bed is not as soft as expected either.

You put your feet in them and walk around. They don't fall off unless you walk like John Cleese in the Ministry of Funny Walks. The soft footbed is an improvement over the cement/cork hybrid footbed that regular Birkenstocks are made of.

I love this shoe, and have several in different colors. The size is consistent and the shoe is very comfortable My only complaint is that the black dye rubs off on my feet every time I wear them. I've never had this problem with any other Birkenstock, and I've worn them for years (like 35 or 40 years -- I'm an old hippie).

I love this style of Birkenstocks. Order a new pair every couple of years. This year, I ordered the usual style/usual size in black. Fit is consistent with previous shoes in the same style. I gave this 4 stars overall only because the black rubs off on my feet. It washes right off, but is annoying. I will go back to my usual tan shades next time.

I bought these sandals a couple of weeks ago, just to have something to wear for the summer. Although they are pricey, and it took 3 days for them to arrive, the shoes themselves were an excellent purchase. The suede is very stylish and the arch support is remarkable; if you're thinking of purchasing Birkenstocks through Zappos, then you've got my recommendation.

I love these shoes, but would not wear for walking distances! This is why I gave them four stars. They provide good arch support! The leather straps loosen with wear so I need to make more holes for the buckle. Zappos rocks!

Love these shoes - they are soft, footbed is comfortable, leather is soft on your feet. Love the adjustability on both straps - wish it were velcro though.

I've never owned a pair of Birks before. I saw the Arizona online and the style and how it had the big two straps across, I knew I just had to have it. I picked the easy classic color of hunter brown. I had a free over night shipping, very fast indeed. Tried the shoes on and it fit perfectly. The color was exactly the same as is shown on the website. I admit that I had to get used to walking around in this type of shoes and it needed a little breaking into. But at the end of the day, I felt that the shoe fitted perfectly with my feet. I hope that this sandal will last me forever because I know that this is going to be my sandal for life! I will definitely explore more of the Birkenstock's new style.

I was really looking forward to wearing my Birkenstock's. This would be my first pair. I am sad to say that the size was a tad small. I am generally a 37 in all European shoes. I keep my fingers crossed 38 will not be too big. I walk a lot so I need something comfy. Just standing in them makes my feet very happy.

My first pair of Birkies. I had to try the narrow width, and the soft footbed. I put them on, tightened up the straps, and wore them all day. No slopping or slapping, just amazingly comfortable. They still make my feet look like I am wearing snowshoes (I have unusually large feet), but really comfortable snowshoes. The next day I went back on Zappos and bought my second pair of Birkies, ones that have a dressier look.

Very comfortable but the soft leather straps do not stand up so you need to use your hands to get your feet in. You cannot just slip your feet in.

These are my first pair of Birkenstocks. I really like the natural feel of the sandal and look forward for when they are completely broken in.

Im a long time Birkie fan. The secret to comfort with these shoes is to wear them much looser than regular sandals. Adjust them how you think they should fit, then add one more hole before buckling. The foot bed is nice, it feels good on the foot. The leather strap across the toe is a little stiff, I usually get the ones with suede. I hope this particular type of leather will unstiffen a bit with wearing. Well made, Birkenstock\'s quality is still topnotch.

As a repeat Birkenstock buyer, I was interested in the soft footbed. They are really comfortable, but the footbed is not as raised in the toe area as they are with traditional Arizona\'s. However, the soft footbed is very comfortable, and I would recommend these sandals.

I love the new soft foot bed option. I do not think I will ever buy the original foot bed again. Please be aware however, my only issue with this shoe is the stiffness of the upper leather strap that is closest to the back of the shoe. It has taken a lot of work to get it soft enough to wear. This has not been a problem for me with my previous pairs of Arizona Birkenstock shoes. This really surprised me and now I have scabs on each foot where my skin was rubbed raw. I will definitely continue to buy this shoe, but will be more aware in the future.

This is my first pair of Birkenstocks. They are very comfortable; the only issue for me is that my feet are quite narrow and of slightly different sizes. I think because of this, the left sandal fits perfectly but the right one tends to slip off occasionally, even on the tightest strap setting. Next time I would probably look at the Milano, which has a heel strap, especially if it had a soft foot bed.

As directed by the Birkenstock company I purchased 2 pair of sandals in a 6 Regular. They were so wide, I couldn't keep them on my feet. When I called Zappos one of their sales associates informed me that I needed the narrow and sent 2 more additional pair to me. She was right and, although I have not had a chance to wear them, they seem perfect. These sandals were recommended by my podiatrist as being ergonomically correct. I'm taking his word for it and will start wearing the shoes in Florida.

Comfortable but bulky - These sandals are really comfortable for me, but my husband feels that his slide forward and cause him to step on the back edge. I don't have that problem and think I will be able to wear these sandals throughout Europe. My only criticism is they look somewhat bulky on my narrow feet (even though I bought the narrow width model).