Customer Reviews

Birkenstock Arizona Sandal,Hunter Black,36 N EU

5 star:		(10)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

Several friends have been wearing their Birkenstocks for years and always recommended them. I never wore sandals, prefering my shoes to fit snugly and not expose my toes. When I finally decided to get a pair, I went directly to Amazon and was bewildered by all the models and sources there. My wife had a pair of "Arizona" sandals, so I looked at the size charts and based on my other shoes ordered a pair of size 43s from one of Amazon's partners -Heart & Sole. The shoes arrived and were too large, sliding off easily and placing the arch support, uncomfortably, too far forward. I checked with the local shoe store where my wife had earlier found hers on sale. I was told that Birkenstocks run large (towards the largest U.S. size in the charted range). I got a reply to my late-night email to Heart & Sole, the very next day, offering to replace the shoes, with the next smaller size 42, by return post if I enclosed just $8.00 for shipping (only 10 cents more than it cost me to ship the originals back to them). The new shoes arrived faster than expected and fit very well. It takes a few days to get used to these shoes, if you have never worn sandals before, but the kind of full foot support they provide is wonderful and habit forming. They are shaped to fit the whole bottom of your foot, even including a small, shaped ridge under the first joint of your toes. Once you get used to the fact that your heal will rise slightly out of the shoe as, when walking, you roll onto your toes, you will feel free of the slight strain needed to bend the bottoms of standard shoes as you walk. Shortly, you stop worrying about that, since the back of the heal of the Birkenstock is ridged to pocket the heal of your foot when it comes back down and the shoes will stay in place. I am very happy, as are my feet, which can breathe freely, even though I wear socks with my Birkenstocks. I also recommend Heart & Sole as a place to buy yours.

For years I considered Birkenstocks to be the shoe for nerds, and wouldn't even think of wearing them. Then one summer I was on my feet all day at the Minnesota State Fair, walking 12+ hours on concrete without a break, when I happened across a booth selling Birkenstocks. My feet were throbbing, so just for the heck of it I tried on a pair. They felt wonderful! I was an instant convert, and bought them on the spot. As I continued walking around the fair, it felt like I was getting a foot massage with every step, and my feet were renewed for more miles of walking.

Now I wear my Birkenstocks all the time, except when I HAVE to wear dress shoes for work.

Give them a try - I think you will be pleasantly surprised, as I was.

The Amazon.com sizing chart was inaccurate and caused me to return 1st pair for a smaller size which cost me an extra $9 plus. Otherwise, I'm satisfied with this purchase.

This are the best sandals I ever had. Very very comfortable! I wear them every day .
You can't go wrong buying any kind Birkenstock . I just love them !

The sandals are listed as leather uppers but they are not. They are the synthetic
uppers. After I contacted Footwear Headquarters they said they knew of the incorrect
listing but blamed the whole situation on Amazon. My questions is, if footwear
headquarters were aware of the incorrect listing then why did they not contact me
to explain the situation. Other reviews on this item show that other people felt that
the sandals were inferior to previous Birkenstock sandals but I dont think they
realize they had gotten synthetic uppers. Footwear Headquarters was quick to refund my money

I bought the exact same sandals 20 years ago and they finally fell offmy feet. The new ones are exactly the same so I should be good for a very long time. Great fit, not too hot, easy on and off.

I had owned two pairs of Birkenstock Arizona previous to this new one. The first was purchased in 1990 and lasted until 2000, the second was purchased in 2000 and lasted until 2009. This one should last many years as well, although the top leather strap may be a little weaker than the previous ones since it is collapsing when the other sandal is laid on it, but this will not affect durability since the straps last longer than the tread, insole and footbed.

after about 3 months of using this sandal, your foot won't want anything else. i guess that's it's only problem. i'd wear them everyday if i could. so comfortable i've actually passed out wearing them and didn't kick them off whilst sleeping. it's a bit pricey, but justified after the experience. now, if they could make BCBG heels this comfy, i'd be all smiles.

Brand new Birkenstock sandals are authentic. One shoe took about 2 weeks to break in and rubbed the top of my foot but didn't create a bruise or problem just a bit awkward. Otherwise shoes are great.

What can I say? This is my fourth or fortieth pair of birkies - and no matter how much money I spend on other expensive name brands or how many different sandals I really try to love, I'll always come back to my first love, my birks. I feel the most comfortable in them, and I'll probably wear them into my serious old age. One tip - I bought a pair and "saved" them for my cruise to Acapulco - MISTAKE!! The sole pretty much melted from the heat of the asphalt and their life was shortened dramatically. Wear your old ones or something else when you are in the real heat.