Customer Reviews Birkenstock London
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Customer Fit Survey:
71%"Felt true to size"
81%"Felt true to width"
66%"Excellent arch support"
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I bought size 8.5 regular mens not realizing these shoes are unisex. They are too narrow and uncomfortable. They run small too, hard to put on.
Michelle T, Zappos Customer,
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I do have other Birkenstocks in the same size (36R) that I love--but these are much, much bigger than my other 36s. They are very stiff. Nice shoe, but Birkenstock shouldn't abandon women with small feet. I wear 35s and 36s. If these came in a 35R or N, or a 36N, they might fit. Disappointed.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Have patience breaking them in! Afjust the buckle strap periodically during breaking in period. Wear indoors at first then outdoors for increasing amounts of time. Takes time to get comfortable fit.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Didn't work for me. I tried desperately to love these, but they hurt my feet. The arch support was not comfortable and my arch was too high for the top of the shoe. It rubbed like the dickens! I read the reviews and have determined that for most people with normal arches these are probably great, but for those of us with high arches, beware. I wear a women's size 10 and initially brought the 41 narrow, which was too small. I thought that this was the problem and so I exchanged them for the 42 narrow and the problem was worst. Sorry, but these are not for me.
Love S, Zappos Customer,
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If Birks work for you and you can get the proper fit, I'm sure these would be great. Maybe the size I ordered was too big? They were the same size (40) as my Amsterdams that fit well. My instep/arch is on the high side, and my heel is narrow in comparison to the front of my foot. I'm unsure and the top of the shoe at the instep seemed to come too far up my foot (is this the vamp? if so, the vamp was too high) and so was poking into my foot near the flexion point, and the heel seemed to slip too much plus the top of the heel was poking into my achilles. The strap is a bit difficult to adjust and it seems to have one or two holes where it prefers to live. They look great for a pair of Birks, though! To have the uniform color all around the heel (vs the cork) looks sleek and less like a casual comfort shoe.
I'd also recommend:
orthaheel, giesswein
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Really wanted these shoes to be great but unfortunately the toe box is so wide the shoes looked ridiculous on my size 8 feet. I love my Birkenstock sandals and would like to find some equally comfortable everyday cold weather shoes. These were not the ones.
Pat, Zappos Customer,
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It says the size 36 is for shoe size 5-5 1/2 which is totally wrong! Birkenstock is not making hardly any shoes in the 35 which has always been the size 5-5 1/2 . . . they fit like a 6-6 1/2 which is correct for the 36, so beware of the new sizing!
I'd also recommend:
keens, teves
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I am not thrilled with these but I kept to wear indoors during winter months. I have narrow, hard to fit feet. The Birkenstock foot bed is what I need most. I hate the strange toe shape.
I'd also recommend:
Ecco, Born, Mephisto
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I love Birkenstock, the originals. I like the Boston style best for its strong arch support. I have a chronic foot condition (Plantar Fasciitis), and my Birks really help with that problem. I do not like the spin-off's like New Walk, Tatami, Papillo, soft-footbed or the ones made for QVC. For me, the best Birkenstocks are the originals.
I'd also recommend:
Munro, Naot, Merrill and Dansko
Cindi N, Zappos Customer,
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These run really large. They are also pretty stiff. But they are very well made and will probably last for years. I also ordered similar shoes by Joseph Seibel, exactly the same European size, and they are on the small side. So beware.
I'd also recommend:
joseph seibel
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Uppers were really scuffed up looking although that may be problematic with the "Iron" finish only. Fasteners too tighten up the shoes are crazy difficult to use. Was really looking forward to these but very disappointed...I mean how can a major shoe company screw up a simple hole'n'pole fastener? Well, Birkie sure did.
I'd also recommend:
hush puppies
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These aren't as comfortable as my other Birks. I've only tried to wear them once and the leather back rubs. The next time I wear them I plan to wear longer socks to prevent the rubbing. Hopefully, after a few times of wearing them the leather will soften and they will stop rubbing.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These look ok, still kind of frankensteinish, but can be worn to work. Without looking sloppy. These shoes are hard and the toe lines aren't the same imprint as my actual toes. I do not recommend.
I'd also recommend:
Boston clog soft foot bed
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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This should is basically a hybrid between the eyesore styling of Crocs and the durable industrialism of Dr. Martens. I own one pair in brown and one pair in black, and I generally wear them in the office with dress slacks, dress shirt, argyle socks, and a tie. While they\'re extremely comfortable, as are all Birkenstock shoes, they are hideous to look at, and I\'m surprised so many have said otherwise here. They look almost identical to Crocs, the bane of stylish footwear. In fact, on the first day I wore my Birkenstock Londons, I had two separate people comment to me that they didn\'t realize Crocs made leather shoes, and they were serious.\r\n\r\nMy suggestion: If you want Birkenstock comfort with at least a modicum of style, go for the Birkenstock Alabama. It is a true closed shoe with Birkenstock soles. The London is a sort of clog/sandal hybrid.
I'd also recommend:
Crocs, Dr. Martens
Matt J, Zappos Customer,
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STINKY. They don't breathe well thus causing stinky feet with or without socks...but as always for a Birk, they are very comfortable.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Shoes for pregnancy -
My husband is a chef and has these and thought they were real comfortable. I was looking for a shoe to wear @ work while pregnant that would make my feet feel better. Well...while walking they are great! However, when standing my heels were still hurting. There is plenty of room for swelling which helps @ the end of the day. As far as the appearance, a little manly :)
I'd also recommend:
Clarks (Wallabees)
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Birkenstock's London Shoe -
I've heard all about Birkenstock shoes, but have never owned a pair before. A co-worker told me they get more comfortable the longer you wear them. Right now, I find them to be very hard on my feet. I have to wear an insert in order to soften them up some.
I'd also recommend:
Fly Flot
Robin, Zappos Customer,
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I wanted to love these but they slip on my heel regardless of what I do. I feel like they’re about 1/2 larger than my sandals.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Were too wide
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These shoes looked really good, but the fit was off-too big. Also, they were really difficult to put on. The leather was so stiff that I couldn't put the strap into the buckle without major stress. I think they might have broken in after a year or two, and would probably last for about thirty years, but I'm not that patient.
TC-M, Zappos Customer,
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I absolutely love the way these shoes look. Unfortunately, they were so incredibly stiff that I could barely get my foot inside the shoe, and definitely not with a sock. The fit was great once I had the shoe on, but I don’t think the leather will give much, even after many, many wears. It’s just too stiff and too difficult to get on, so back they went.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Way too big, so disappointed. Shoe size is normally 6.5 but I was walking out of these!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Will be sending it back, the width of the shoe was not wide enough. Was extremely tight around the mid-foot, even with the buckle unfastened. The length of the shoe was just fine. Not good for fat flat feet. I was extremely excited to get them in the mail, disappointed that it didn't fit me.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I wanted a closed toe and back Birkenstock. I ordered a 43 because I wear a women's 12. I don't think they are stylish but I shop for comfort first. I have a high arch so the tongue rubbed the top of my foot and the top of the material in the back rubbed my heel. I had to return but will order the closed toe style that is backless for comparison fit. I appreciate Zappo's free shipping and return policy because it is hard to find my size in shoes
Pat, Zappos Customer,
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These would have been perfect except that the heels were way too loose, nothing I could fix with thicker socks. I need the wide toe box because of foot problems, and the narrow width in the London fit beautifully except I couldn't keep the shoes on because the heels were so wide. My feet slipped around at the heel even with the buckles as tight as they would go. Nothing against Birkenstock....I always have this issue with any brand of shoes. Tightly-laced sneakers seem to be my only option, and luckily Zappos always supplies me with my favorite New Balance 928's. Sadly, my foray into Birkenstock world is a bust.
I'd also recommend:
New Balance for me!
Janet, Zappos Customer,
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