Birkenstock

Papillio by Birkenstock Almina Platform Sandal - Nubuck

Women's

Love this sandal but definitely not a narrow! So disappointing. The cross arch strap was too lose without a way to tighten.

I love the Papillio sandals they make me a little taller and they are very comfortable, for me they are more comfortable than my regular Birkenstock with the soft footbed but I love them all.

My first pair of Birkenstocks bcs until now I didn't like the styles, but the Almina platform sandals are so stylish I had to get them. I'm a 6.5 normally, but for these I got the 36 which here is listed as 5-5.5. A 36 can be a US 6, so perhaps it's Zappos labeling that's off? The adjustable strap is great so nothing chaffs or pinches. The fashionable platform gives these an elevated look. The footbed and straps are stiff, but I know cork bottoms will eventually conform to my feet, and I expect the leather will soften up a bit without getting floppy. The arch support is excellent. I wish they came in a leather finish that won't show dirt, but I got the leather protector/cleaner set to try to keep them clean. I think these work even with a nice dress.

I wear a 40 in my favorite Birks sandals, closed toe Birks, and Papillio I have found I need to size up. Am exchanging for a size up. Straps are too wide for my foot, but as in some other Papillio wedges (which I love), I used moleskin to line the underside of the wide non adjustable strap basically tightening it to fit. Perfect! Hope this works for these. Love the Blue color, love the height, not to high, not flat.