Customer Reviews Birkenstock Arizona Soft Footbed - Oiled Leather (Unisex)
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84%"Felt true to size"
90%"Felt true to width"
57%"Moderate arch support"
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Love these. I normally wear a 9.5 or 10 wide, depending on the shoe. I ordered a 41, returned them, tried a 40, returned them, and finally settled on a 39 which feels perfect. I'm still dealing with some minor breaking in pain, but they're already so comfortable after a week. I'm also really glad I went with the soft footbed.
Trish, Zappos Customer,
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Though these sandals have a pretty steep price it is well worth it to me. I absolutely love my Arizonas and will not ever wear another shoe. This was my first soft-bed purchase. These are the most comfortable shoes that I have ever worn. And as always Zappos' speedy service keeps me coming back. They even ship quickly to my little unknown town n New Hampshire. Zappos is the best!
Joel R, Zappos Customer,
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After one full summer, purchased in 2019, the bottom of the shoe is already starting to wear out. This is my third pair of Birkenstocks and I have to say I only become more and more disappointed at the quality of the shoe. A fairly expensive sandal at $135, I would like to see them last a bit longer maybe five years.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I hate to spoil all the 5 star reviews but these shoes hurt! I know you have to break them in but I've been wearing them for 2 weeks and still my feet are in pain. My arches feel like I have billiard balls strapped to them and at night I lay in bed with horrible burning pain. I have flat feet, a fallen arch in the right foot (the tendon actually ruptured) and severe over-pronation problem. I bought them because of all the great reviews and kept them because I kept thinking they would get more comfortable after I broke them in, but the pain is still excruciating! So now I'm out the money and I still need some comfortable shoes for 2 weeks in Italy this summer.
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SAS
Cindy C, Zappos Customer,
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I ordered these Birks in a size 42 narrow. The fit is perfect. Unfortunately, the Ochre looks more yellow in the Zappo’s photo, but more puke green in person, so back they go.
Robin, Zappos Customer,
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Had to return first set because too big And so I ordered the next size down and in narrow. Now a perfect fit and I am loving being back in Birkenstocks again plus great service from Zappos. Thank you!
I'd also recommend:
Merrell
Helen, Zappos Customer,
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I love the soft foot bed, having PF and issues with my4/5 metatarsal bones it feels so good on my feet. Arizona’s are my favorite style & I just love the grey color. Great addition to my Birk Addiction!
CAS, Zappos Customer,
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I love these Birkenstocks. And I love the color “iron”.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The Arizona’s are great! The grey leather is darker than the Zappos photo, but not as dark as other reviewers say (black.) I’d say it’s a dark slate that has variation and almost looks like suede even though it’s a smooth leather. The fit and arch is true Birkenstock style. Love these shoes and am contemplating which color I should get for my next pair!
Chris, Zappos Customer,
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I have always loved Birkenstock shoes. This particular style is great because you can wear them with or without socks. That makes them ideal for more than just one season! They are comfortable and stylish, too. Also, I love Zappos!
I'd also recommend:
Clarks
Dawn J, Zappos Customer,
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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.
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David H, Zappos Customer,
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I bought these sandals because I had read in several reviews that people with plantar fasciitis could wear them without pain. Every person is different when it comes to PF, and for me, these shoes did not alleviate the pain. Otherwise they were a great purchase -- looked great, felt comfortable (aside from my PF), and the color went with anything casual.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Material used for straps was a very cheap leather looks like plastic a horrible rip off for a 140dollars very disappointed with the advertisement of high grade piled leather
This stuff that girls used looks like leather
Would not wear in public
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Jim, Zappos Customer,
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It took a long time to get into Birks but now I have worn Birkenstocks for almost a decade. Nothing comparable for comfort and durability. They seem to keep your foot in the proper position. I have high arches so the arch support is great. My 8 yr old ones may have a worn out suede insole but the Eva bottom is almost like new from rotating different pairs. The soft footbed is great. They might feel a little smaller at first but the fit is the same. And there little break in time compared to the regular footbed. I wear a medium width (could never wear narrow) but this time tried the regular width and like it much better.
Birkenstock changed their sizing a while back. I am a women’s size 8 (I opt for 8.5 in boots) and always wore a 38. It used to be listed as 7.5-8. Now sizing says that a 38 is 7-7.5. So I used Birkenstocks foot measurements to double check and I still wear a 38, which is definitely not a size 7. It’s more like the old sizing of 7.5-8. Plus i tried on the 39 and my foot was swimming in it.
I love the oiled leathers which gives it a suede-like look without the suede maintenance. The oiled iron is a great, true grey color. Neutral enough to go with everything.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I love my birks! I am generally a size 6.5/7 depending on the shoe, and a 37 fits perfectly. I got the narrow width, even though my feet are probably just slightly wider than normal. I heard the regular width is really wide, so I was right to choose the narrow, it works great.
Ali, Zappos Customer,
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Bought these for my husband who is new to Birkenstock. As far as sizing goes, these are consistent with Birkenstock sizes. The regular width is rather wide and the narrow is like a medium, for those unfamiliar with Birkenstock. Length might be slightly longer than other shoes of the same size. Comfort...can't be beat IMO. These are the soft footbed and require no break-in period like the classic footbed does. Got the black oiled leather and it is very soft and a matte finish which surprised me. I would expect an "oiled" leather to be shiny but they are definitely not. I actually really like how these look on my husband. BTW I bought myself a pair of Mayari in blue oiled leather and the leather is not as soft as these black Arizona's and the blue has a bit of shine to them. So even though they are both oiled leather (one black and one blue) they look and feel very different. Going to try to post a photo to show the difference. I actually love them both.
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Finn Comfort, Mephisto
Laura, Zappos Customer,
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I love these! They look and feel amazing.
I'd also recommend:
Fossil, Ugg, Plae
Sarah, Zappos Customer,
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Good fit. Love Birkenstock soft footbed.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I bought the Brown Amalfi Arizonas in July 2015 and they still look great. Almost time to get them resoled. They came in soft footbed, but I would have preferred to purchase them in original footbeds. The original footbed Birkenstocks may be a little more difficult to break-in out of the box, but they provide much more overall support and mold to your foot. I wrote a blog about soft footbed vs original footbed Birkenstocks. If you want more detailed information you can find it at ilovebirkenstocks.com.
I'd also recommend:
Frye, Converse, Saucony, Asics
Gina M, Zappos Customer,
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I love this shoe, and have several in different colors. The size is consistent and the shoe is very comfortable My only complaint is that the black dye rubs off on my feet every time I wear them. I've never had this problem with any other Birkenstock, and I've worn them for years (like 35 or 40 years -- I'm an old hippie).
Kathy B, Zappos Customer,
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Always loved Birkenstocks but had to return these. It's not clear on the web pic that Brown Amalfi Leather is a VERY GLOSSY leather, like a patented leather. I exchanged these for the Oiled Habana which is like a nubuck leather which my son loves.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I don’t have wide feet, but I don’t exactly have narrow feet either. Due to reviews and Zappo’s fit recommendation, I initially ordered the narrow size, but they were too narrow on the outer side of my feet. I exchanged for the regular width, and am glad I did. They don’t look much wider at all than the narrow size, but the fit is much more comfortable.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I love the Arizona sandal. I bought the suede at the beginning is summer but the suede seems to stretch over time so I had to add another hole.
I also tried the oiled leather but the inside of the straps were rough so I returned them.
This time I bought the Almalfi leather and they are so comfortable right out of the box. They are not shiny like patent but dressier than the oiled leather that is more of a distressed look.
I definitely recommend especially with the soft insole.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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LOVE these! I have other Birkenstocks without the soft footbed and I can definitely tell the difference. These are much softer and provide much more support. I live in Texas where the weather is wishy washy so these are perfect pretty much year round either with shorts or pants. The leather is very pretty and super soft. Would highly recommend these!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Beautiful shoes! Excellent arch support as always! The leather straps are very very stiff. I’ve worn them tons of times and they still aren’t broken in good. Love then and would buy them again just know the straps are hard.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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