BIRKENSTOCK reviews and discussion

4.6

93% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Contoured footbed support
  • Long‑lasting construction
  • Iconic versatile styles
  • Adjustable strap fit
  • Painful break‑in period
  • Water‑sensitive cork sole
  • Inconsistent sizing width
  • Odor with summer sweat

BIRKENSTOCK earns strong reviews for comfort that improves as the contoured cork footbed molds to the foot and for durability that can span years, with icons like Arizona, Boston, Mayari, and EVA slides praised for everyday wear. Reviews also flag drawbacks: a painful break‑in for many, sizing confusion and wide fit, soles and cork that can crack or wear quickly (especially when wet), occasional odor and chafing in heat, and mixed experiences for flat or very high arches.

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1,208 reviews and posts

  • The most comfy shoes!! have bought many pairs

    Friends with BIRKENSTOCK
  • Best walking shoes and everyday shoes. I love to show my toes and have cute shoes to complement them. I have 3 pairs and always want more.

  • Would recommend these 1 million times!! I have had 3 pairs now of the open toed sandals, and I love them! Wore my first pair for over 3 years before they gave out (wore them to the beach, river and my dog chewed them) and they lasted a great lifetime!! They form to your feet in the best way and I highly recommend

    Purchased
  • Forget the looks, get into the comfort! Great quality shoes!

  • I've been wearing Birkenstocks for the last fifteen years and I love them - they literally last forever. I recently got the patten leather Birkenstocks with the gold buckles and think they look really elevated and fashion-forward.

  • They're like a trusty old dog for your feet - not the prettiest, but loyal and comfortable.

  • I've owned two pairs over my 36 years and they last forever, look cute, are comfortable - one million percent worth the money.

  • Obsessed with my Arizona sandals. First pair lasted me about 7 years and then repurchased. Great quality and I love the look of them with everything.

  • I’ve owned several pairs of Birkenstocks since I was little and they are such amazing quality. They will last you forever and hold up so well. They are also so comfortable.

  • The Arizona slides for summer are my go to shoe. The new patterns and colors for every season are a game changer. Highly recommend. Easily dressed up or down and very comfortable!

  • Been sporting Birkenstocks since 1990 and I love how the company continues to release fashionable and comfortable footwear. Yes they take time to mold to your feet but are worth every penny!

  • The tride and true of sandals. I love the softbeds, it's a bit more pricy but it's so comfy. Well worth the price tag.

  • This will always be one of my favorite shoe brands. Made extremely well, with high quality materials! I own two pairs of the Arizona sandals, and have previously owned the Boston Clog

  • My fave summer sandals. I buy a new pair every couple of years & they LAST!

  • I mean....do I even have to explain how good of a product this is? Long time lover/wearer of birks.

  • 10 years ago I was making fun of my college roommate for how ugly her Birkenstocks were. A month later I tried some for myself, and I’ve been a birk devotee ever since. They have come a long way with all their style choices, but more importantly, they’ve stayed committed to the comfort and support that they’re known for. These are the only sandals I wear all summer long. I’ve had the clogs for the fall and the boots for the winter, and they’re great too. I wish they were a bit less expensive, but they’re high quality and I like that they’re easy to re-sole.

  • Takes time to break in, but after that feel quite comfortable. I do think the leather stretches out too much and you end up with too loose a fit, but I guess that is the nature of them. Loses a point because they are absolute HELL to break in.

  • So… I caved and now I might be un-caving. It seems there are different kinds of soles. My husbands are soft like clouds. Mine are hard as a rock. (I have a single strap style.) If you have wide feet, these don’t make you look better. I just don’t think they’re that aesthetic and the pair I have aren’t too comfortable either. So, I use them for dog walks only. I’m back to using my Havaianas every day. But I’m half Brazilian so maybe I should stay that way.