BirkenstockArizona, Unisex Adults' Sandals

I love Birkenstocks but have experienced problems with buying fakes online recently.These have gone up in price since I last bought them, which is disappointing, however they are still great value for money.I wear them as slippers at home and also they are great to wear to the beach and, in these days when we are all concerened about viruses and hygeine, it is reassuring that they can be washed without damaging them.I have very hypermobile feet and ankles and I bought the Arizona model as the Gizeh, my usual beach wear Birkenstocks, were out of stock in my size. I used to carry the Gizeh's to the beach in my bag, however these are chunkier, heavier and take up more space, so in my last trip to the beach I wore them there and back as well.I was conerned that I might end up with sore feet or ankles, especially carrying heavy bags with towels and beach stuff, but these were more comfortable than my leather Birkenstocks. The cushioning is comfy for my feet without being too destabilising and the arch support is, as always, very helpful for hurty feet, ankles and hips.I will see how long they last and may update the review if they break or wear down soon but so far I am massively impressed with these.edited to addThe sides of the soles have worn down to the extent that I can no longer wear these without my knees hurting. I still think that these are good value as I have worn them walking long distances with a heavy rusksack on my back for 3 months. This is better value than wearing out regular, suede footbed Birkenstocks and exposing them to salt and sand, also my feet, hips and knees are much more comfortable. Yesterday I wore regular Birkenstocks for my walk and now my knees hurt. I will keep my other Birkenstocks for less demanding walking with lighter loads. If, like me, you are hypermobile and like to walk a lot over beaches, off road paths and through nature with a heavy rucksack these are a great option.

I'm a UK 12 and worked out I would probably need a 44 or a 45 in these from the reviews. Took a gamble on 44 and as it happens whilst they were being shipped to me I got a chance to try some on in a shoe shop. The 45 was too big and the 44 was just about right. I think in an ideal world i would want a 44.5 but they dont do that size. They arrived today and the 44 is the same size as the 44 I tried on in the store. My feet stay within the sandal well without touching the surrounding bits that rise, just. 45 would have been another 5mm longer and would have been too big. I understand that as the cork squishes a little more room will be freed up. I think my feet are an average width, never notice probs with regular shoes so went with M and when tightening the buckles I am one notch from the narrowest. Therefore i could have probably got away with N but certainly now W. That said where my feet sit they are comfy so N may have been too tight.What else is there to say? they are good looking and although stiff now I know will soften up. Nice quality pair of sandals that were £44 in high street.So for sizing. I would guess UK men 9-10=42, 10-11=43, 11-12=44.. something like that.

Ordered these at about 6pm on Tuesday and they arrived at about 08:30 today, Thursday - and that was with Amazon's standard free service. So full marks again Amazon for a fantastic turnaround on delivery.I normally wear Ecco shoes in size 45 and so I'm glad that I tried a pair of these on before I ordered because as the other reviews suggest, I needed a smaller size in Birkenstock I've got a 44M and they fit perfectly.The only slight disappointment is that I thought that they would have leather uppers, but they don't - probably my own fault for not looking closely enough at all of the adverts here. Anyway they don't actually look synthetic in anyway, after all this is a quality product and it looks and feels great.The footbed is leather lined and after all that's the bit that my foot will have most contact with and after all, they are sandals so I don't think that the soft lined synthetic upper will cause me any problems at all.If the other reviews are all correct I'll probably be back for a leather pair in a few weeks time :-)

I have just received my birkenstocks. I can confirm that these are not 'leather' as advertised however they are the birkenstock alternative 'Birkoflor' which is disappointing although I have decided to keep them. They are still cheaper than what I could have got from anywhere else by 15 + pounds. They were delivered much quicker than expected which I was a nice surprise. I got them 4 days earlier than expected and I chose free delivery. On first impressions they are a nice fit. I recommend trying some on in store just to make sure of size as I am normally a 42 eu but I fit a 41 birkenstock. I think these will be a nice shoe to wear around the house year round and to wear out through summer. They are definitely legitimate birkenstocks so if you want non-leather Birks at a great price, pick some up.

Fabulous once adjusted the straps, look a few days to mould but now they are 'worn in' very comfortable and hugely practical. Worth the price! Traveled around Bnagkok and Phuket for 2 weeks and still look new!Very pleased.