Customer Reviews Birkenstock Madrid Big Buckle - Oiled Leather

I love these! They’re perfect! I have a little bit of a wider foot and they’re marked “narrow”, they’re not. I also really like that the buckle is adjustable. They’re not my first pair of Birks, but when I need a pair of sandals to wear with a flowy dress I knew these were the ones. Super cute!

buckle hurts top of foot and the slide is hard to keep on your feet when you walk

First, I received the wrong shoes and the customer service person was helpful to get the correct pair sent. Then the correct pair of Birkenstocks came, but I was surprised that the box was quite worn "used" looking and the 2 sandals looked as if they had been thrown in the box with a piece of wrapping paper in there about the size of a Kleenex. The leather was a little scratched, and I realize they will scratch as I wear them but it would be nice for them to be properly and carefully packaged, especially for a $140 pair of sandals.

I highly suggest visiting Birkenstock’s website for guidance to measure and calculate the proper fit. I ended up buying these in two sizes and in both widths to compare. I am typically a size 7.5 B (European 38), so neither narrow nor wide, but according to Birkenstock, I am a 37 Regular. Although I could have worn all the sandals I ordered due to comfort and the adjustable strap, the suggested 37 Regular fit me the best in regard to strap-length and how my feet fit the “mold” of the sandal. The least comfortable of the pairs was the 38 Narrow, as the buckle of these pair hit my feet a bit strange and caused some discomfort as I was walking. I kept the 37 Regular which I bought from Birkenstock, as Zappos didn’t offer the Regular width. Hope this is helpful.

Love the comfort of a Birk but with a little more style to dress up a summer dress. Tres chic

Takes a little breaking in because the leather is very stiff. Worth the work, they are comfy and cute. Can be casual or dressy

I have never been able to wear Birkenstocks in the past despite their amazing reputation as they always flopped around and were either too wide or too short. I bought this style on a whim and didn’t realize they now have narrow width sandals. These are perfect for my flat and thin feet. I have the buckle at the tightest setting and have been wearing them a little at a time and boy, do they really mold to your feet. That waking on a hard surface feeling is gone and now blossomed into a walking massage. They no longer flip flop but actually stay on my feet. The metal buckle no longer bothers me (it’s a bit tight at first) and most impressive of all, my husband who hates Birkenstock shoes loves the style, as do I. So classy and so comfortable. An amazing find!

This sandals are super cute and comfortable. I love that these are fashionable slides. I’ll grab another pair when more neutral colors are available.

So cute!!! I’ll be honest, I was on the fence about ordering because so many reviews talked about the buckle hurting. But I have no issues at all. I got them and wore them all day long and they feel great! Ordered my standard Birkenstock size (38), they only come in narrow which I have never ordered before but really like, still plenty of room for foot to spread and be comfortable. They are much sleeker than the typical Birkenstock’s… I’d say “dressier”! I ordered the black, it had a beautiful large silver buckle and I adore the black lining… very soft on my feet and give an elevated look. Very happy with purchase!

I love this style. I did have to size up one compared to my Gizeh’s, but otherwise they are so comfortable and stylish. I brought these to Paris and walked 15,000 plus steps in them with no pain or blisters. I have the cognac color and just ordered in black too.

I was hesitant to order these because of the narrow width. I debated and debated and wanted them so badly that I decided to go ahead and give them a try. Well I should have ordered them 6 months ago when I first saw them because the narrow width is totally misleading. They fit perfectly and are so comfortable and cute. I LOVE them. Don’t be afraid of the narrow. They fit exactly like all my other Birks…perfectly!

They are beautiful.... like all birkenstock - they need a few days of breaking in. Comfy and so glad they are a normal width. I ordered Narrow and Still had to put the buckle on the second to tightest notch. Classy look - my high school daugher and I both love them.

Love the big buckle style. Shoes are very comfortable. Was surprised that they felt a little too wide but this is my first time buying Birkenstocks so this might just be how they fit.

I love these! I do have a narrow foot and these are perfect. Much improved on the Madrid big buckle from last year with the plastic foot bed - this is cork and feels great. The color is a great neutral. Very happy and recommend. (Oh, mind are still a little squeaky when I walk but it doesn’t bother me!)

Super cute! But, for me, the slide moves too much - even just taking a few steps on the carpet. I LOVE the look of these much better than my other birkenstocks but my other birks are much more comfortable and don't slide around. So sadly returning. Maybe if you have wider feet, they'd work.

Straps dig into the top of your feet. They were so uncomfortable that I couldn't stand just walking around my living room with these shoes on.

These look good but I found them to be too heavy and stiff for me. I didn't like them overall

The strap digs into the top of my foot. The leather isn't soft and it's painful. I read so many reviews saying these shoes are comfortable. They are not. Cute but painful.

SOOO Uncomfortable! Wearing these shoes made me feel as if I was breaking bones in the tops of my feet. I kept them and wore them outside, hoping for a 'break-in' period, alas no. I wish I had trusted the discomfort I felt while wearing them indoors so I could return these. Hopefully whoever gets them from my Goodwill donation will have a better experience. Would not recommend.

I’m a huge Birkenstock fan and wanted something a bit elevated. The oiled leather cognac fit the bill! Based on reviews I sized up from my usual Birkenstock size but they were too big. My advice is order your usual Birkenstock size, which for me is a 39. I’m a solid size 9 (40) in most other shoes.

Very comfortable and very cute. I had no problems after breaking them in. They’re my go-to shoe.

These look and fit great. I got the cognac with the gold buckle. I’m an 8.5-9 medium width and the 40 narrow fit perfectly. They took a few days to break in and it was totally worth it. Very comfortable.

Absolutely love these. They need about a week to break in and then they’re wonderful. I’m a 8.5-9 and I fit in the size 40 the best. I love the gold buckle and the cognac leather.

I love the big gold buckle, gives this sandal a bold look while still having the classic Birkenstock style. Fits true to size, buckle can be adjusted quite a bit if you need more room or less across the top of your foot.

Very comfortable and footbed feels great!