Customer Reviews Birkenstock Franca - Leather

These are the perfect Birks! Love the color, the feminine look, the adjustability, just exactly what I was looking for!

Excellent service as always from Zappos. This is a very pretty Birkenstock style and very comfortable. I size down in all Birkenstock sandals but that is because the extra width allows my feet to spread out, so I don’t really need any extra room in the length. I ordered the narrow because several reviews said they ran wide, but they seem very similar in fit to the Myari, which I have several pairs of. I can actually wear a regular or a wide in either style, just depends on how I want it to fit. So personally, I would order whatever size you usually order in Birkenstock sandals. I got the tobacco brown. It is a pretty light beige brown in my opinion. Very neutral, goes with anything. I will be getting other colors.

These shoes are very attractive and very comfortable. I purchased the 37 narrow which I feel is true to size for a Birkenstock brand sandal. Compared to all of my other shoes of other brands, I wear a full size smaller in the Birkenstock. The narrow width for me, is the equivalent of regular width in other shoe brands. In the Birkenstock, I can actually wear the narrow or the regular, just depends on how much I want my feet to spread out. The tobacco brown is lighter in person, but very neutral attractive lighter brown. I will likely purchase in other colors. Shipping from Zappos is super fast.

The size and width are perfect! Glad I ordered the narrow. They fit perfect now and expect them to stretch just a little with wear. Looking forward to wearing them a LOT when it warms up

I have had many pairs of Birkenstocks in different styles over the years and I love the Francas in the indigo color. They remind me of my very first pair of Birks I got nearly 30 years ago. I got the regular width and it fits like the Florida, Boston, and Arizona styles. I'm glad Birkenstock is making different styles.

I ordered a 39 narrow and they fit wonderfully. It is great to find shoes that are not synthetic. Because I purchased the leather ones my feet are not being rubbed raw across the top. They took about two weeks to break in.

Nice variation of the old Birkis ---Birki's narrow fits like regular shoe medium

I listened to other reviewers on the size. Normally I take a 9 M, but some reviewers said Birkenstocks run wide. I knew this to be true from other pairs I had owned. Last pair, I ordered a size 38, and they were a bit short. So I tried the 9 Narrow instead, and that is just perfect. They are very comfortable, I wear them all day, and since I'd been wearing Croc sandals around the house, I knew I really needed something with support. They are also nice-looking. This style is a bit more feminine without sacrificing the comfort.

Love these Francas! I also have the Mayari, so even though I am currently wearing socks with the the Francas, they fit perfectly. The quality is impeccable, and they were recommended by a well-respected podiatrist for my bunion. For reference, I generally wear 8 in ASICS and Frye, 9 in UGG boots, 7 in UGG flip flops. This purchase was a size 38, regular width. I can highly recommended them, and wild definitely buy again, especially from Zappos because of super-fast shipping and quality items.

Excellent product. However, the photo made the sandal leather look distressed. The sandal that I received did not look distressed, just plain light tan. A welcome surprise.

I normally wear a 9, or I ordered the 9-9.5 and sent them back. 8-8.5 is perfect. I love these sandals. My first pair and I’ll in love. I cook a bunch and my feet are so happy.

I love these right out the box! The color was exactly as I expected. The fit was perfect. Still breaking them in so I can't wear them all day yet.

I've been wearing Birkenstocks for over 25 years. I had never owned this style and bought them for myself for my birthday. I love them!! I am thinking about buying another pair to have on standby when I wear these out.

This is my 2nd pair of Franca. So far my favorite style of Birkenstocks. The leather is very stiff so it takes a few times wearing them to break them in but after that perfect. I bought these so I would have a spare pair. Looking forward to next summer.

love Birkenstock been wearing them since 1980 when I lived in Germany and they lasted so long ,

The fit and size is just right.

These sandals are perfect. This is what I have come to expect from Birkenstocks, which I have been wearing for years. My need for wide width and arch support make these more comfortable than any of the imitators I have tried. The blue leather is quite attractive and goes well with a variety of colors. The 3-strap design insures that the shoes are secure when walking. They have a bit more style than my other birkis. My only regret is that Birkenstock is now making some styles only in narrow width ( not these, of course). This automatically leaves me out. Overall, the only problem is the price.

Just what I needed. Recommended by my doctor for support. Slide in and slide out with a little style to boot.

First pair of Birkenstock’s since HS (c/o 1993) and so I already knew my sizing is half size smaller than my normal shoe size (I wear a normal size 8B) so I purchased 38 Regular Fit. They fit perfectly, my heal is cradled exactly with no space. I do not plan to wear these with socks like I did in HS, so these are perfect. Arch support seems great, and while I haven’t worn them for a full day yet, it doesn’t appear there will have a long break in period. Comfort out of the box! I opted for the Leather - rather than Birkaflor b/c I’ve read many reviews in terms of quality and not lasting longer than a season. The color is a beautiful blue, which I love! The straps are thinner and feminine (another plus over the Arizona).

I still prefer Birkenstock Florida, the basic 3 strap style Which I have been wearing for 33 years, but these are a close second. I have A slightly wide and very high volume foot with short toes; I have tried other styles of Birkenstocks & other brands Of comfort sandals, and always come back to them For my most comfortable daily shoes. I need the original foot bed with the higher arch, prefer leather straps because they last longer and are more comfortable once they are broken in, & need the “regular” i.e. wide width, And lately Birkenstock has not been carrying those options in Florida, Even though it is now in style. These fit like all Birkenstock sandals, running long and wide. I made the mistake of wearing them right out of the box on a 3 mile walk, and the leather is so thick that it needs a bit of breaking in, so I got a blister across the top of my instep within a mile and a half. Granted I have a rare genetic disease that makes my skin more fragile than most people’s. If you aren’t used to a shoe with a high firm arch, the foot bed will require a lot of breaking in, But for most people it is well worth it. I do love the blue color, And it’s fun to have a little different look with the straps. They are comfortable for my foot and will be excellent As soon as the leather softens up more!

I love this Birkenstock sandal! More comfortable than the Arizona, and cooler too!

Love these Birks! they run about a half size big, the 40 (9 - 9.5) was about a half size too big so I'm glad I returned them and got the 39 (8-8.5). Shoes are so funny with sizing, they're all different. But I am glad I looked up how they were supposed to fit. This is my first pair of Birks in 20 years so I didn't really remember what size I had. They're taking a bit to break in, but I LOVE the style and am looking forward to wearing them for years to come. :)

I ordered 3 pairs of Birkenstock’s figuring on keeping only 1 or possibly 2, certainly not all 3 but they were all very comfortable. I won’t have to buy sandals for a very long time. These are also comfortable and cute.

Really nice summer sandal that is a great alternative more feminine look than the traditional Arizona sandal. They go with almost everything!

Love this new design. Top needed broken in a bit, but so comfy.