Customer Reviews Birkenstock Yao

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230 total reviews

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47%5Rated 5 stars out of 5

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Customer Fit Survey:

81%"Felt true to size"

88%"Felt true to width"

75%"Moderate arch support"

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I purchased these as a gift for my mom and they fit perfectly. She has a bunion she is self conscious of and feels this style covers this up really well. The quality of Birkenstock’s is always great
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These are my 13th or 14th pair of Birkenstocks/Papillos. I have flat feet and love the arch support in their shoes. These are my second favorite style. (My favorite is the Adria style which I don’t think they make anymore.) I bought this style last summer in Sand and wear them all time. When I saw the Rose color on sale, I had to have them too. They’re lighter, and narrower than normal Birks.
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I own many Birkenstock’s, was looking to update for the Summer. Perfect! Comfortable, color is great!! As always didn’t disappoint
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I have narrow feet so they are a little wise but the straps are adjustable which make it work.
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I felt like these ran the same as the Mayari style on size. I get a size smaller than recommended and they fit great. Really comfortable once you get them broken in!
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These hurt my feet, a first for Birkenstock’s for me. The straps only go to mid foot which makes the back half seem to weigh a lot and clamp on my toes. Very pretty to look at.
I'd also recommend:
I only wear Birkenstocks
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I've worn Birkenstocks forever. This is the first pair that doesn't fit. When measured against an old pair, (same size) they're slightly smaller. And that makes all the difference in the fit. I'm sorry to have to return them.
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I love love love the styling of these shoes. I have multiple pairs of Birkenstock’s but these are definitely the most fun and flirty. I regularly wear a 39 and I ordered a 39 and they were perfect. The buckles on the sides can be adjusted nicely for the perfect fit. These are a yes.
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I bought these in white and love them - they are a great summer sandal. I wear a size 9 but go down a full size in Birkenstock's (got a size 39).
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I’ve been wearing Birks sandals and clogs for about 40 yrs. That’s a long time and I’ve always worn a 39. I ordered that size in this DARLING style and was not disappointed. These are super cute and I will be wearing them with jeans, skirts, and summer crops!
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I love Birkenstocks and am adding the cooper color to my collection. The straps on this style are soft and comfortable. I’d recommend.
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I love this shoe and the rose gold is beautiful. I am a regular width in all Birkenstocks so wasn't sure if these would work. I'm wearing them around the house to see if these are possible. Not sure if I like the slick footbed since my feet slide in them. The seem a little narrow, more so than the regular madrid and the large buckle madrid but it could be that the strap on the right is just bothering me. I ordered several pair and don't have any similar to this slide on style. I love Birks and want to keep them all!
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Love this new style! The narrow width (which may be the only way they’re available) seems to fit as normal width Birkenstocks do.
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I like these. I needed a pair of birks - but didn't want the traditional look. These are perfect.
I'd also recommend:
Born - love them.
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These are super cute and lightweight. I got the silver, and there are little glitter flecks (not noticeable in this picture).
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These have the same amazing comfort as my other Birkenstocks but they are a fun color for Spring and Summer. They bring a little glitz to a casual outfit.
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I loved the rose gold buckle with the white on these and the overall feel was perfect. The problem for me was I don't think I like the Birko-Flor, it just doesn't feel like you get the same quality but you're still paying the high price tag. Also mine as another reviewer stated had the glue on the straps. I just feel for as much as I paid I don't want to not be completely happy with them. Bummed because they were so comfy and I did like the design but don't like the material.
I'd also recommend:
Sorel & Merrill
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I was drawn to these sandals because I thought they were stylish. The straps cut into my feet to the point where I was bleeding and I had to wear bandaids. After a few weeks, I finally broke them in. It’s a toss up whether the style is worth the pain of breaking them in!
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I love Birkenstocks and have four pairs, but this one does nothing for me. Style is so personal and I just didn't care for this one. The blue was nice.
I'd also recommend:
Sorel, Born, Joseph Seibel, Keen, Gentle Souls
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My brother loves his Birkenstocks so much, I thought I'd give them a try. I wear an 8 medium and have a high arch and high instep. Unsure of what size to order, I called Birkenstocks and a very friendly person helped me. At her suggestion, I ordered these in a 39 Narrow, which turned out to be the right size and width. They're comfortable and seem to be adjusting to my high arch. I still like my Reef Ortho Bounce better, but in time i might prefer these.
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These were cute, but the Myari style provided more support for my feet.
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This is a great pair of sandals. That being said, I did have to order up a size from all of my other Birks, and I got awful blisters on the top of my feet. I expected to get blisters just where the straps are, but I’m counting on that threat going away after a couple more wears. They looked great and felt great in my arches. I like that they are narrower than my other sandals, too.
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Have worn them but tried them on and they fit exactly. I wear a womens size US10 and purchased the 41N
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I ordered these in the "narrow/normal" width b/c the normal/wide was not available, or not made for this style. I was hoping against hope that they would fit b/c I thought the style was super cute for Birkenstocks and I was looking for a comfortable shoe that I could wear on casual Friday's at the office and on the weekend. Sadly, they aren't quite wide enough, even with buckle adjustment, so I had to return. They were just as cute in person!
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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It was time to move beyond my ancient Arizona's. These Yao's meet my needs. I have a narrow foot, so the buckles are adjusted to the tightest fitting. Over time I may need to add more holes!!
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