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Birkenstock Salina

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Customer Fit Survey:

84%"Felt true to size"

90%"Felt true to width"

68%"Moderate arch support"

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Like all my Birks a little break-in period and they are great! Usually buy leather/suede but have found the birkoflor to wear really well. Holds shape better and really easy to clean. It’s a great choice to save $$ and try new styles. If your new to Birks I highly recommend you use size/fit recommendations from Birkenstock. The 1/2 inch space is actually important for your foot to sit in the foot bed comfortably. It will mold and adjust to your foot but too short can cause rub on a toe or place on your foot that doesn’t hurt but will create a callus over time. Try some on, once you know your size it doesn’t change Birks are consistent. Closed toe are a size up for me. Have worn Birks off and on since the 60s still a great shoe for care of your feet. Yes I’ve worn lots of heels, fun shoes over the years but Birks save your feet and knees. Happy Birking.
I'd also recommend:
Naot, Stegmann, Halflinger
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Very cute
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I bought these sandals because a number of my friends swear by Birkenstocks and my chiropractor recommended that brand. I have a number of foot problems and was hoping these would be comfortable. They were just the opposite. The shoe did not bend when I tried walking in it and it's completely flat, thereby causing me to walk flat-footed--like walking on wooden paddles as opposed to Dansko sandals that have a slightly curved sole that helps the foot rock from heel to toe when walking. I was willing to accept what I see as an unattractive sandal as long as it was comfortable. This sandal struck out on all counts, although I thought the style of this Birkenstock was more attractive than others.
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The buckles adjust OK, but the strap closer to the ankle seems further back on the foot than other designs. For a very narrow foot like mine, the decorative additional strap arches away from the foot and is not adjustable.
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They fit great and look so cute! I love them! Wish they came in more colors.
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This is my second attempt at purchasing Birkenstocks due to the erroneous sizing used by the company. I am a US 7-7.5 and wear Dr martens almost exclusively in a UK size 5. I ordered according to the Birkenstock chart and ended up with shoes that were a 38 supposedly 7-7.5 and HUGE. After going to a shoes store to try them on. I ordered a 36 from Zappos which fit me perfectly. The box indicates that they are a US 5-5.5 and a UK 3.5 - ridiculous! I strongly advise trying a pair on for size prior to ordering online.
I'd also recommend:
Dr Marten
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I ordered these Salinas for my daughter and a pair of Arizona for myself. I had a hard time deciding whether to go with narrow or regular. From everything I read it seemed like narrow was more for women, and regular was for wider feet or men. Neither one of us have narrow feet, but we certainly don't have wide feet either, so I ended up ordering narrow for both of us. Both were exchanged for regular width. The narrow was just way too narrow. Although Birkenstocks have to be worn in to feel more comfortable the narrow just didn't feel like they would ever fit correctly. The regular width felt much better to start. My daughter wears a 6.5 to 7, and the 37 regular was perfect for her. I wear a 9 to 9.5 and the 40 regular works for me.
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I thought these looked clunky compared to the Mayari style which I am keeping. The metallic blue was not too flashy but I am returning them for another style.
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I bought two pairs of Birkenstocks in different sizes and styles. I ended up keeping these, the size smaller than I would traditionally choose. I think this style is very cute.
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Pretty good could be 1/2 size smaller
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I recently got on the birkenstock bandwagon when my back pain got so bad and I was desperate. To be honest the Birkenstock look wasn't my favorite but I had so many friends swear by them I gave them a shot. I'm an addict now. I am in love with this new style, a great mix between the Arizona and Mayari.
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I'm so pleased with these shoes. They are such good quality and really stylish, and the Birko-Flor uppers were surprisingly soft and leather-like.The footbed will take some breaking in, since it's a little harder than the soft footbed I've had before. (I do wish Salina came with a soft footbed.) They do seem to be good for my arch and heel problems. Even though I usually wear 8/8.5, I had to try three times to get sizing right. The 39 narrows were too long, and the 38 narrows a bit tight and short. But these, the 38 regulars, seem perfect. Thanks, Zappos, for such convenient order and return system!
I'd also recommend:
Chaco, Dansko, Abeo
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I bought these under a recommendation from a website for plantar fascia. Today, four days after wearing them, my calf/foot pain is almost gone. First couple of days they felt sore, like I had over exercised, but today I'm glad I stuck it out. I think they look awesome on my size 11 foot. I ordered size 42 narrow and the fit is perfect.
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I have bought and worn Birkenstock Salina sandals for over 17 years. They are my fav! Last year, I thought they were being fazed out and was so pleased to see the black one this year that I bought them faster than you can say Salina! I have narrow feet, long toes, and desperately need the arch support. My heel Spurs never bother me when I wear my Salina’s! Thank you Zappos for carrying these great Birks!
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I bought these shoes in June and I loved them. They were so comfortable and fit perfectly. However, it hasn't even been 3 months and they have already started to break and I came home with blisters and cuts because they were digging into my feet. I'm so upset since these are super cute and were comfy, but they're not nearly as durable as I was expecting.
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I, don't normally write reviews but, this shoe was pure heaven. I, was going to order another pair in brown but, they only have it in black and silver. The sizing is off as, one reviewer mentioned. Since, I have always worn a 36 in Mephisto I ordered the 36 which shows a US size of 5-51/2 not, a US6 like the other, Mephistos. So, if you plan to order, size down. I have had problems finding shoes and sandals to fit due to a high arch, neuropathy and an unfortunate incident of becoming very ill years back, loosing a lot of weight including, in my feet. Shoes have been difficult to find that are comfortable and fit. So, thank you Zappos for your excellent service and policies and enduring me constantly ordering shoes, sending them back, ordering more until, I found a good fit. My appreciation and gratitude goes out to you. In addition, I order a pair of Helen's in the 36 sizing 6-61/2 and kept them. I wore them in the past and liked them but, if a brown had been available in the Salina, I would not have kept them. So, please take note if, ordering the Salina, size down, the Helen, the sizing is correct.
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I've tried a few incarnations of Birkenstock over the years, and these are my favorites. I have quite wide feet in the forefront/toe area and a steep top arch to my foot, and these accommodate both beautifully. The design of this one is also very flattering - something about the mid-cross strap offsets what is often a bit clunky looking in other Birkenstocks. I almost always wear the equivalent to a UK size 37, and a 36 is perfect for me in these, with plenty of room, so to me the entire brand, while consistent within the brand, runs a size small. (I also have Morton's neuroma, and these, while needing just a bit of break in time, are some of the only shoes that I can walk long distances in without building up pain). Only minor complaint would be the toe bar, as it doesn't align with my misguided toes and causes a sore spot during the initial break in period, even after using a hammer to tamp it down a bit. Overall, though, wonderful.
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This is my third pair of Birkenstocks, and the footbed fits just as well as previous models (not surprisingly). However, I did find that I needed to go up a size, from a 38 to a 39. As far as I can tell the footbed hasn't changed at all, so maybe this has to do with the way the straps fit. In any case, my size (8 or 8.5) corresponded well to the recommended European size 39 in the Birkenstock size chart. One challenge with this model is that since it doesn't have a back strap like my previous pair did, I find I walk a little bit differently in them--no doubt there will be a period of adaptation. However, I like the overall look and am glad that Birkenstock is offering more styles in the narrower width.
I'd also recommend:
Swedish Hasbeens
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I usually am a 6.5-7 (Merrill's a 6.5 all others closer to a 7), so I ordered the 37 (US Women's 6-6.5). I saw they ran big, so I figured, since I'm usually a 7 it would be fine. No way. These are huge! I returned the 37 pair for 36 (US size 5-5.5) and they fit perfectly. I'm NEVER anywhere near a 5 (or 6 for that matter). I saw another review say this exact thing and I should have listened. As for style, they are really cute. I usually where Dawg's Z sandals in the summer but they get too squishy and I need support and didn't like the way the material sticks to my skin. These look similar (in cuteness) but obviously are quality made. The foot bed is formed nicely and I don't think the break in will be bad at all (like I've read) since they seem comfy right out of the box.
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I ordered these because my other Birkenstock’s were very worn in, and I love them! One thing to note is that the middle strap is not adjustable, so if that might be an issue for you these might not be the right fit! But I love the style of these shoes and I’m very happy with them!
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These are really comfortable and attractive sandals in a cool color (blue metallic). I ordered in the 38 according to the chart, but they were way too long and the arch wasn’t in the right place, so I returned them for the 37 and the fit is perfect. Zappos was, as always, a pleasure to deal with. I feel I can order shoes online and be assured I can return or exchange them if the fit isn’t just right.
I'd also recommend:
Kork-Ease, Mephisto, Børn
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I'm still trying to decide whether I can keep these. they feel more snug than all my other Birkenstocks in the same size that I've always worn (41 Regular) and it's because the middle strap is not adjustable and I have high arches and instep. I do like the look though.
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I ordered these thinking the upper material was leather like my other Birkenstocks. Unfortunately, this is a very stiff man made material and I found them to be very uncomfortable.
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I have had these for a couple of years now and wear them all the time during the summer. I love the support! I wear them just like they were tennis shoes! I can wear these all day because of the great arch support, most sandals I can't because my feet begin to hurt if worn for lots of walking. These are perfect!
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This shoe was better than expected. I'm totally in love. I will probably order another pair in a different color.
I'd also recommend:
Teva
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