Customer Reviews Birkenstock Arizona Soft Footbed - Suede (Unisex)

I had a pair of Birkenstocks years ago and wore them out. I hadn't bought any since because I thought they would be too wide for my 7 1/2 N foot. When I saw they come in narrow I ordered. As my photo shows they fit my foot perfectly. I have adjusted the straps for a snug fit. I like the feel of the soft leather. They arrived soon after I ordered just in time for spring and summer.

My first ever pair of Birkenstocks! I love them!!

I’ve only worn these indoors for a few hours each day for a week. Hoping the soft footbed will be kind to the neuroma on my left foot. One negative I feel obligated to report is that one shoe makes an awkward noise (like gas being expelled). Hoping it goes away in time as the shoe forms to my foot.

I purchase these sandals every several years. Reliable comfortable, dorky (but darling). Note that this kind does not do well with water (will stain).

This is a wonderful sandal and it is an extremely well made product. I bought this new pair as an exact replacement of my previous Birks which had lasted 15 years.

This is by far the best sandal I've own bar none! Comfy, easy to slip on and off, and simple good appearance are the pros. I would take extra care not to tread on water infested surfaces or on rainy days since the material (sole) is perishable or bio-degradable.

I took the time to check out what I needed for a great fit. My family has a history of wearing this brand and I have had a good feeling I would enjoy them myself. When I recieved them I tried them on and they fit very well so all that was needed was break them in and I did. I have not been sorry, They are most confortable after only a couple times of use. Ordering them was a breeze. Zappos kept me informed of their shipping progress and then they were waiting for me on my doorstep. It was a low pressure purchase, just the way I like it.

Best sandals ever - I've been wearing Birks for decades. The "soft footbed" option makes an already comfy shoe even more so. If your feet are normal width, order the "narrow" width.

I should have gotten the narrow fit. these are too wide - my feet are swimming in them, even at the tightest buckle notch. they become uncomfortable if i wear them too long.

Great! If you're a got fit in a narrow size, but your feet are wide go down an entire size! I fit 37 Narrow perfect aside from the width. Tried 37 Regular/wide and my feet were swimming in the birks. I went with the 36 Regular/wide and they're PERFECT. Also, Zappos is the best and their customer service is top notch. I do not see myself purchasing from other retails because Zappos often has shoes cheaper, fast free shipping, and great service!

I am a solid size 6 and ordered the size 36 (5-5.5) based on other reviews which is why I indicated that the size felt a full size larger. I opted for the Narrow width which was perfect. I ordered both the regular and Soft Footbed styles to see which one I liked better and the Soft Footbed style definitely feels more comfortable and less stiff. Also, it does not seem to make the trapped air under foot noise like the regular style did. My only complaint about the shoes is that the left pair had a huge glue spot (see pic) by the toe section...I could even smell the glue when I opened the box. I'm unfortunately going to have to exchange them.

I typically wear a size 7 and ordered a 38. I have the buckles set on the tightest setting and this works for me. They are my 1st pair of Birks ever (even though I went to college in the 90's!) and I am loving them! They just keep getting better the more I wear them.

I bought them for my brother. He loves them. I do not think he wears anything else. I love Zappos, too.

I love Birkenstock. I am able to wear very few brands because of some foot problems - these are wow, wow comfortable. I only gave the style 3 stars simply because I have a large foot and their sandals seem 'bulky' looking, but the comfort is more than worth it!

This is a very solid sandal with very good arch support. It is a bit hard when compare to similar SAS sandal, but I think this will last longer. A very good buy.

Very comfy - I have problems with my feet, and have hard wood floors in my house. These shoes give me support and comfort. My only regret is that I waited so long to get a pair! I have medium width feet, but got a narrow, and they fit perfectly.

Promising comfort for feet hard to make happy - Before purchasing my first pair of Birkenstock soft beds, I carefully read all the reviews because a have very wide feet with very short boxy toes that make it very hard to find a comfortable shoe. First, let me reiterate the point may reviewers have made previously; the regular Birkenstock width is truly a very wide shoe. My usual EE to EEE feet fit just fine in the regular width using the tightest holes on the strap! There is even an extra fraction of an inch of space in the foot bed so that the sides of my feet don't dig into the sides of the shoe. Other reviewers have mentioned that the straps need to be adjusted rather loosely so that the straps won't cause discomfort or blisters. Again, I find this to be true. So far, I cannot make them give me blisters and I've walked at least a 5 mile day breaking them in. Unlike other reviewers, however, I was a little disappointed that the soft beds didn't feel instantly comfortable. In fact, they made my arches hurt for a solid week. But after a week, they started to feel more and more comfortable. I must say that they force you to walk differently. I felt a lot of stretching in my leg muscles. My joints also creaked continuously from ankle to knee to hip for the first couple of days I wore them. I actually think it's for the better because after a few weeks of wear my other worn in shoes are starting to feel uncomfortable in comparison. My heels do not hurt as much as they did if I wear them exclusively. I also think for long continuous walks that I'd prefer the Milano with the ankle strap, so I will be trying that next. So in short, don't worry about them being wide enough if you have wide feet and don't expect them to instantly fulfill your quest for the perfectly comfortable shoe. But in time, I think my Birkies might turn into just that. I'm not sending them back.

i so wanted these shoes to work for me, and ordered the soft sole version. however, the arch support is very stiff, and my feet are tender, so these aren't going to work for me. thanks for the great service.

These sandals looks amazing! That said, I'm unable to use them :( Today was the third time (with 2 weeks gaps between each time) that I am trying to wear them, and unfortunately, I cannot use them for more than ~20min of walking before I feel uncomfortable to a point I prefer to be barefoot. The fit is great, so I'm guessing it's the materials. Anyway, see the enclosed picture, they are causing me a blister/burn around the feet arch.

I am tall and have long, narrow feet, a women's size 12.5-13. It is very hard to find shoes. I was surprised to find a size 44 narrow at Zappos and was skeptical that they would fit but I took a chance and ordered the Arizona soft footbed. That was 10 years ago. I have worn them daily throughout those 10 years and still love them just as much today as when they were brand new. I was a stay at home mom to 5 kids (now all grown) and these were/are my house shoes so they were/are worn many hours a day. The arch support is excellent, even after 10 years. When I come home from an outing where I've had to wear other shoes of any kind, my feet are so happy to get back into their Arizonas. After 10 years, the suede uppers are still going strong - no tears or worn thin spots. The footbed is beautifully conformed to my feet and holding up well. I have worn the outsole down in spots, mainly the outside edge of each heel. And, after 10 years of daily wear (and I'm no lightweight - almost 200 pounds) the cork soles are starting to compress and deteriorate in a couple of spots, mainly the heels. It's time to order a new pair! But at 10 years for $130 (what I paid in 2013), that's only $13 a year for excellent support and comfort all day every day. I hope Birkenstock never discontinues the Arizona, and that Zappos continues to carry narrows in the larger sizes!

Husband needed a new pair of Birkenstock sandals and Zappos is my "Go To" place for shoes! He has this sandal in many colors and the quality and fit are great! Zappos has outstanding shipping time and customer service!

It was really long time since I purchased the real Birkenstocks and they don’t disappoint! I’m usually a 9 1/2 and got the 40 , but as I tried them I realized they were just right at the edges of my toes and heels so I switched to 41 and they are perfect! The narrow is what others also said; it means regular for women, so they fit perfectly fine for me. I love the black suede because it’s simple, delicate and goes with everything. Zappos never disappoints in terms of customer service and speed!

I ordered the Arizona suede softbed sandal, as I wanted the softest possible Birk with the least amount of breaking in needed. It really didn't need any breaking in at all. I have plantar fasciitis and metatarsal arch issues, and I really love how this shoe supports my feet! My usual sandal size is women's 9 M. The unisex sizing is new to me, so I paid attention to other reviews and ordered size 40 (women's 9.5) in the narrow width--it's just perfect! The great thing is that, if this pair hadn't worked out, Zappo's return/exchange policy is amazing! I'm a happy Zappo's convert!

Worth the money;