Just what you needed
Bought these 2 days ago, they arrived in 2 days after selecting standard shipping to Canada - amazing service! I have the arizona sandals with the regular footbed and loved them so much I wanted some clogs. But, because I will be standing in these more than walking, I decided I wanted the soft footbed. The soft footbed soles are much more plush and not entirely comparable to the regular sole. They are still supportive - that distinctive birkenstock footbed feel is there with great metatarsal and arch support - but they definitely have a lot more give to them. The leather upper is thick but soft and very comfy. The leather on the soft footbeds feels a little softer and thinner than on the regular footbeds. For those who love their birks but just want something a little more cushy, these are the answer! For those who wanted to love birks but couldn't take the "hard" footbeds, this is exactly what you've been looking for.I ordered the same size as my arizona sandals - I measure a size 10.5 medium US mens shoe on a brannock device, which according to the Birkenstock chart is a 43. But I find the 43 too large, with my toes a bit far from the end and unable to grip the toe-bar properly. So I fit a 42 regular in birkenstocks. The boston clogs fit very similar to the arizonas in terms of length and width, but the heel cup is very slightly less deep (but still quite supportive), and perhaps slightly narrower than on my arizona sandals. Because they have only one strap, they do fit looser on my low volume feet. I can wear them barefoot on the last notch, or on the second notch with regular socks. But since they are new, they will no doubt stretch, and I might have to cut a new notch for the buckle eventually.All in all a great piece of footwear. I am a recent and now devoted birkenstock convert after shunning them for years.Finally, my feet are getting the support they need, and in a handsome and comfortable package. And at the reduced prices offered here, it's a no-brainer!
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Good but different from original?
This is my second pair of Birkenstocks in this style. I think that there is a unisex version and a women's "fashion" version, and this one (black suede) appears to be the latter. My other pair has more shape to the shoe, and the suede is thicker and less soft but sturdier. This new pair is kind of floppy and doesn't stay "open" when you take the shoe off. These also cost considerably less than the other pair. I still like them, they are just as comfy, but I but doubt they will last as long as the unisex version. They do run large and wide. I ordered my usual 39N and had to punch another hole in the strap to hold them on. Thicker socks make them more comfy too.
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Louie G.
December 09, 2025
Comfortable and stylish
Very comfortable, stylish. My daughter loves them!
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Uncomfortable
I have wanted these for years and finally bought them. Unfortunately they had to be returned. They were not comfortable for me at all. I have owned a few pairs of Birkenstock sandals that I love! I was super disappointed in these.
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Looks to be the real deal, very nice shoes!
I was a little concerned about getting fake Birks, but after studying them with comparisons of real vs. fake, these seem to be the real deal! They are super comfy right away and seem to be very well made. I usually wear 7.5 wide and the regular 38 is good for me. If I want to wear without socks, I need an extra hole punched in the strap. Lots of toe room but not too much for me. Looking forward to getting a lot of wear out of these, my first pair of Birkenstocks.
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Nice, for short periods
If you need more support, go with the regular footbed and do yourself a favor and get yourself properly fitted at a store that sells lots of Birkenstocks, preferably a Birkenstock store that also does repairs. A Birkenstock "narrow" may fit many women's feet that are considered normal by any other shoe maker. A "B" width is generally considered normal for women. A B width is way too narrow for my feet.This particular pair was a bit more snug than another pair of Birkenstock "regular" (wide) 37 soft footbeds that I own, but that may just be the difference between a wool and suede pair? My feet have been measured recently at a 7 1/2 women's D width, but in my 20's they were measured at a 6 1/2 women's EE, and E width. I wore 38 regulars for years because my feet spread and measured bigger and it recently caused all sorts of problems with my arch on the foot that is a tad smaller, my hips, knees and back. I went back to a 37 regular, with the regular footbed and the problems stopped within days. I like the soft footbed, but I cannot wear it all the time because I need more support.I'm hoping that resoling this shoe will not be a problem, but I know that having the footbed liner replaced in a soft footbed is not done. Having them resoled is less than half the cost of a new pair, even with shipping costs/travel time. For a woman with feet like mine, it's nice to be able to wear a decent, supportive shoe that is not horribly expensive. With "cork life" care and timely resoling, a leather pair of Birkenstocks will last for years, one pair of Nubuck Arizonas lasted for 13 years with heavy wear.
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Tasha Castillo
February 25, 2024
Clogs
I kept trying to get these in women's and gave up and went with men's since they would work in my size (just downsized to make it work). They are perfect! I'm very happy with this purchase.
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