Customer Reviews Birkenstock Boston - Oiled Leather (Unisex)

This is the second pair of Birkenstocks that I have owned. My last pair were the Milano style sandals. They lasted 16 years. The only reason I threw them out was I got frustrated finding someone to repair the worn-out tread. I wear my Bostons around the house often, especially for cooking. They give me a lot of support when I'm standing at the stove or counter top. The Bostons keep my feet plenty warm with the appropriate socks even in the winter in Maryland. I also got some Dr. Martens Shoe Balsam after reading the product reviews and applied it to my new Birks. They look fantastic and it helps them repel the muck. If you have never worn Birkenstocks before, wear them gradually. It takes a couple of times before you get accustomed to the footbed. I ordered a women's size 11.5 by mistake. Zappos was terrific about the exchange.

Best shoe I ever wore and I'm hard to please. Your legs will be sore for 3-5 days but after that, they're unbeatable.

Very stiff and wooden cloggy to start, but that's how Birks roll! I'm certain they'll soften with age, and the footbed can't be beat. I wear a 8.5M, and had to buy the 7-7.5M here.

When shopping for birks, I have had trouble finding the size/style/color I want. No problem at all at zappos- and I got them delivered to my door the day after I ordered them. I loved the entire process and tell everyone I know about it! Thank you so much!

Great shoes...but... one of the shoes (the right foot) is not the same width as the left. There is a difference of 1/4 of a inch in the width between the two shoes. And the color is off.

Ordered the Boston Clogs in oiled leather in my normal Birk size. They were way too wide, as in clown-shoe wide. The oiled leather Boston Clog is available only in "regular" width (aka wide) here in the US but are apparently offered in both widths in UK/EU? I didn't expect a problem though since other reviewers have reported a great fit in their normal size. So, I exchanged them for a full size smaller but they were also too wide (making me wonder if Zappos' Birks are legit, which would explain the ridiculous sizing). I kept the smaller size, cinching the strap as far as it would go, but even then there was still too much room especially at the top of my foot. I ended up gluing a moleskin pad underneath the leather there which helped fill in the space, giving my foot enough traction to not fall out with every step. I would love another pair of these clogs but don't want to deal with the poor fit. I prefer the oiled leather to suede (which IS offered in the narrow width) as it's more practical in wet and/or muddy conditions. I'd appreciate hearing others' experiencesw ith the Boston Clogs in "regular " width. Cheers!

These are stylish right now, so I’m giving them five stars all around, even for style. I guess the uglier the shoe is, the better they are for your feet? My first pair of Birks were Gizeh sandals, which I believe only come in one width and are slightly too narrow for me. I am usually a 7.5, sometimes an 8 in shoes, and I ordered the 37 regulars. They are perfect! They run a little bit bigger and roomier than the Gizehs, probably because they’re unisex and the sandals are not. I prefer these to my Danskos because of my high arch and bony upper foot. Really happy with the quality of the leather as well. I wish I could wear these everywhere!

Birkenstock are the most comfortable shoes I own. These Boston offer excellent arch support, are roomy in the toes and look really nice. The Habana leather is a nice rich brown. I’ve used a cream conditioner on them which darkened the leather a little bit and evened out the tone. This is my third pair of Birkenstock and will not be my last.

Comfy! My Birkenstock size is 37N, but took a 36R in the Bostons original footbed. The length is similar between the two sizes. I’m normally a 6.5-7 in most shoes. I wore them right out of the box. The oiled leather tobacco color goes well with my wardrobe. It has a worn aged look to it that I love! And Zappos shipping can’t be beat. Thank you!

OMG, why haven't I bought these years ago?? I totally LIVE in Birks sandals all summer, but have never bought any of their closed toe shoes, until now. These are the most comfortable thing my feet have ever felt...right out of the box. I got the black. I usually wear a size 7 wide in other brands, but have always worn a 37 regular in Birks. These are no exception. The 37 is spot on. I even have room for a lighter weight sock. Now that I know how totally AWESOME these are, I think I need another pair in brown.

Excellent fit that you’d expect from Birkenstock’s but just a tad wide on a narrow foot. Luckily there’s adjustments on the buckle. The comfort on this particular style is sublime. It’s my first pair of the Boston Birk’s and I’m so happy that I finally pulled the trigger on these.

I've had Birkenstock Boston's before, I like these just as much as The Originals, maybe more. Great price from Zappos, quick delivery. Still cheaper than I can buy it at a store.

Got these for my husband who had finally worn out his previous pair after like 7 years. He loves them and the color is great. He works from home in the shop which has concrete floors and this is mainly where he wears them. He says they really help his back and legs. As always great service from Zappos!thx!

Birkenstocks in general are an excellent shoe. One thing to note is that they do feel a half size big but other than that the oiled leather is the way to go. You don't have to worry about getting any stains if you spill anything on it like wine/dark juices/etc. Also you need not worry about the accidental scuffs that never go away, just rub the spot and you're good to keep on keeping on. One other thing to note it does take some break in time for the cushion/insole to conform to your foot.

I wear it all the time, I do not want to take them off. I work a lot standing and I enjoy every minute of it. I am grateful that they exist and I love this style.

I love, love, love Zappos. Great selection on everything! I have many pairs of Birkenstocks and they are great!

I love theses Birks, but will need to get a smaller size. You guys really stand behind what you say! Smile!

Wonderful Shoe! I love these shoes. They're highly comfortable and recommend them to anyone who wants a good shoe.

Great fit for a narrow foot - Wearing a 12N before I found Zappos and narrow footbed Birkies -- clog style shoes were impossible! These are a great gray color perfect with casual pants. Subtle enough to go to the office with gray dress pants and a sweater. Superb customer service paired with a great shoe for the money.

They're very cute and, the size in length is correct for me as a 6.5/7 and, once worn in I expect them to be comfortable. My history with Birkenstock is love/hate because I have a much narrower than average foot, extremely narrow, and there are no Birkenstocks that cater to that. BUT, I LOVE that these are NOT made in China!

Fit was questionable. The soles were very slippery. Something I've never experienced with all the Birkenstocks I've owned. Leather is very coarse, causing blisters. Quality is suffering.

I ran into some foot problems training for a half marathon this fall, googled the problem and realized it was probably plantar fasciitis. I realized that I needed shoes with better arch support to wear around when I wasn't running (since the cute little ballet flats I usually wear basically give me none at all). These were expensive, but cheaper than custom orthotics, I figured. And thank God, they work. Before I got these, it hurt to walk even in my sneakers. These felt like they were way too high on my arch for the first couple days, but it didn't hurt to walk anymore. Now they feel totally normal and comfortable and I am wearing them all the time while my feet recover. They aren't the most beautiful shoes, but wearing them with straight-leg or boot-cut jeans, they're covered up a bit and don't look completely horrible. And I'd rather wear goofy looking shoes and be able to walk than hobble around in pain in cute ones. Tip: order down a size, and order the narrow ones unless you have wide feet. Also, make sure to wear with socks because they rubbed a bit in weird places when I tried to go without.

I am very unhappy with my current situation with these birks. With my first order I accidentally ordered a smaller size (completely my fault) I returned them and got a larger size. The larger size was perfect except that they were stained. So naturally at this price I returned them and got a new pair. Or should I say “new pair” because I received the same shoe with the same stain, except they were filed down and pieces of the cork proves me right. The stain was still there but singled down to one particular darkening point unlike the larger one originally seen. The tobacco oiled color was nothing like it’s supposed to be. Since they were shaven down, the color was pale and look nothing like LEATHER, but in fact plastic.

I was really excited to get these but right out of the box they were already scuffed up and had a crease. Then trying them on they definitely felt used. I don't mind buying used but not at full price. I did try to wear them and then the bottom came undone. I'm so bummed about this experience, I don't think I'll be ordering from this site any more. I would attach photos, but it says they're too big ?