Customer Reviews Birkenstock London

I have tried to break in these shoes.They are very stiff. A well made shoe.but hard to get used to. Getting the correct size is another problem. I wish I had the strong feeling about the shoe and its comfort as others have reviewed.

You can’t really go wrong with Birkenstocks. Amazing quality and always consistent fit. I ALWAYS wear a 36.

I love how you feel supported and yet not restricted in these wonderfully well made beautiful shoes. I wear them with or without socks and I have yet to get a blister from any of my Birkenstocks. They are made for feet. This color looks great with jeans too.

These shoes are great! I have high arches and also chronic foot pain from years of ballet and long distance running. Birkenstock shoes are the only shoes I can currently wear without pain. These felt a little bigger than the sandals I have that are the same size, and I almost sent them back for a smaller size. However, after wearing them for a few days they feel great. They are just a little roomier than most shoes. Also, they look better in person than in the pictures.

I enjoy these shoes very much. I work in a restaurant and have been looking for some shoes that won't make my feet hurt after long hours. Although, please be warned, the arch support in these shoes are just amazing, and so much so, that you might not want to wear them long while you are breaking them in. But after you break them in, they're awesome and my feet never hurt at work anymore! Yeah, they cost a little more than I had wanted to spend, but you can replace the cork as well as the bottom part! So I can wear these things for years! They are also very roomy, which took some getting used to.

I need good arch support and these provide just that. I am on my feet probably 7 out of 8 hours at work and for me these provide all the stability and comfort I need.

These were comfortable right out of the box. For a person with wide feet and high insteps, you can't do much better. You might want to watch out if you have narrow feet though. I was so excited to find out Birk had a shoe with a back to it. This is OSHA required in many workplaces. My job also requires me to stand most of the day, and these will not let you down. Your feet will not ache from these shoes. They look better in person too, for the style conscious. I have no doubt these will stand the test of time. I have a well worn in pair that I bought 15 years ago, and they are still in great shape.

I work as a nurse. I ordered these in hopes of more support than my Crocs were offering. Boy, did I get it! It took almost a full week to break them in, but I was aware of this about Birkenstocks, so I was patient. The only problem I've had with these is that they do stretch. I wear a 10, so I think they are 41's. Next time I get them (I've had them for 2 years and they're still going strong!) I'll order a size smaller. Great shoes! Oh, they're also not so cute, but the comfort is worth it!

I have a narrow foot and Birk's version of narrow is EEE, so get the narrowest one offered. I could almost put both feet inside this giant.

My podiatrist recommended this for my heel spurs and plantar fasciitis. Tried them on and it felt like I strapped bricks to my feet. No, I'm sorry, it was like a rock in my shoe that never went away. I thought the bedding would be soft but it is completely corked. Very hard and painful if you already suffer from foot issues. After one hour at work I was almost in tears I couldn't walk. The middle part raises up and it makes your feet shift to the sides as if you are walking on the side of the shoe. I literally limped to my locker to take them off. Still trying to figure out how this molds to your feet and contours if this thing is hard as bricks. The strap was short and it made it difficult to pull it into the hole. I ended up poking a hole in the strap not knowing the shoe would hurt so bad and made it impossible to return. Wasted a lot on a shoe that angrily sits in my locker! Buyer beware.

This is my first pair of Londons, after being an Avid Arizona fan. The fit for me was exactly the same as all of my other Birks - I have 3 different styles of sandals and I wear a 38 in everything. If I wanted to wear these with thick socks, I probably would need a size up, but I bought them to wear barefoot. It really only took me 2 wearings to break in the leather on the top - without socks, it did rub the top of my ankle a bit, but not even enough to make a blister or sore. And, like some other reviewers, I actually like the way they look - the European hippie look is fine by me. I wear them with jeans and leggings and I think they're cute. For me, I just can't beat the comfort of Birkenstocks. I know they aren't for everyone, but my feet and knees just love them.

I've been an ER RN for 33 years and these are the only shoes I can wear that do not cause me foot pain.

Love these! I’m a recent Birkenstock convert. I prefer the original footbed and have a slightly narrow foot. I need the narrow with in most Birks. I wear 36 in the Arizona, Milano, and Boston. I wanted the London to wear in colder and wet weather. I read reviews on a bunch of sites and most people recommended sizing up just a bit. I ordered these in a 37 and the length is perfect. Unlike the sandals and the Boston, this footbed does not have the toe bar. But true to Birkenstock quality the arch support is amazing, top notch leather, and the Habana color is beautiful.

I have been a Birkenstock Girl for over 35yrs! I work 10hr shifts at our local hospital. Burks are the only shoe for me. Matter of fact more and more fellow employees are going to Birkenstocks! They are great for our backs, knees and feet! Zappos, you have always been my shoe source! Thanks again for great service.

I have worn this exact style shoe for many years, ordered the exact size I have always worn - however could not get my foot in the shoe. I am returning and ordering one size larger and hoping that they will fit. Birkenstock London is my favorite shoe, but I was surprised by the sizing difference.

This is my 2nd pair of Londons (I wanted black), and the 10th pair of Birks in my closet. The oiled leather is fairly thick, so does take some breaking-in (as many others have mentioned). They're initially as stiff in the upper as the footbed. Wear them for a few hours each day, it might take a week or two to get them to "give." I use a shoehorn to slide my buckled Londons on, otherwise over time you can get some unsightly creases in the heel area. By using a shoehorn, my first pair look brand new (even though they're over five years old). I use leather soap on all my Birks, keeps them clean, supple.

PLEASE READ! This is my 8th pair of Birkenstocks! Needless to say I know this shoe well. SIZING. Do you own a pair of birk sandals like the Arizona? Get these in that size. Do not size up! At 1st I sized up because these are a clog. Bad choice they were super floppy. I got my usual 38 and they were perfect! Yes these will rub the back of your ankle so definitely break them in with a higher sock or use some moleskin. The leather loosens with wear! Please note you may want to size up with the soft footbed and not the OG, I had to size up in the Boston. I hope this was helpful and cleared up any questions!

I could not find Birkenstock shoes anywhere --- only sandals and sometimes an open shoe just is not appropriate. Thank you Zappos! Although not the sexiest shoe I've ever worn, definitely one of the most comfortable. The same amazing support and function of the more often seen sandals, but with the coverage one needs in colder weather or to meet dress code requirements. Want them in brown and would love more colors from which to choose.

Great shoes! I have some pain in my feet so I wanted to try some Birkenstocks which I haven't owned since I was a teen. I remembered them being comfortable and they are. Even with the full leather upper they are also lightweight. They even come in narrow sizes which I recently discovered is a better fit. I'm very happy with the purchase. Birkenstocks do break in quickly so buy them fairly snug.

Another great pair of Birkenstocks! The leather is simple and is breaking in nicely. They are destined to be very comfortable!

Very comfy to walk. Good shoes. Wish Zappos is selling more colours besides black and brown.

I was not sure that Birkenstocks would be comfortable to me. They are different from other comfortable shoes I have had. They have been great. I thought at first arch support maybe too high but I have not found it so. Oh, by the way, they are not likely to be found on a fashion runway. However, that was not where I was going to wear them.

Ugliest shoes ever, and I'm looking for another pair. I have had two pairs of London's, both I have re-soled at least once. I have some Footprints now, and they are great, but I think I am missing the over all greatness of these shoes.

I've had these for about 3 weeks and couldn't be more pleased. They are well worth the money. I have 2 other pairs of Birks 15 years old that have been resoled twice each. These shoes last and last with minimal upkeep. Excellent arch support. I'm a 10.5 and found the 42 to fit well so half sizes may want to order up.