Customer Reviews Birkenstock London

I have been on these shoes for a week. They were comfortable right out of the box, and will continue to get more comfortable as I wear them in I am sure. Being a shop teacher, on my feet all day, with a touch of plantar fasciitis, I needed a closed toe shoe with a lot of arch support - these are perfect. The price was a little hard to swallow, but the quality is first rate, with thick leather uppers, and the typical Birkenstock quality sole, so I expect they will last a good number of years. I highly recommend these shoes!

I gave these shoes four out of five (in comfort), only because they really take some work to break in. Right out of the box I found them really tight and uncomfortable (I do, however, have really wide feet with high arches). After wearing them and pushing through the first week or so, these shoes were broken in and almost feel custom made for my feet. They are very comfortable and seem like they're going to last a long time. They are pretty cute especially if you like the Birkenstock look - I wear them to work with nice jeans.

I think I have wanted these shoes for approximately 20 years. It may be better that I waited this long,because I swear to God I don't think I will ever wear another shoe for the rest of my life. I cannot possibly gush enough about how much I love these shoes. My friends and family have pretty much had it with me trying to get everyone to buy them. I am a 43 year old mama of 2 children. So I am constantly running around in every way,( except the way that keeps a person in decent shape). I wore Danskos for years, which I loved, but after a while my knee really started to hurt going up stairs and I realized it was due to the extra inches Dansko adds to height. My body is made to transport 5'4" not 5'7". And I can't tell you how many ankle twists and falls I had in those shoes, all the potholes in target parking lots! These are a dream. I keep telling people they have changed my life. No knee pain, my back is happier, I even took an hour long hike in them! This is the best purchase I have made in years! And Zappos is the best, as always. Man, I love these shoes. I hope others find as much joy in these shoes as I do!

I love these shoes. I've had a pair for over 10 years now, exactly like the ones pictured, and wear them whenever I wear black dress shoes. I appreciate the comfort for music performances. One of my friends getting ready for a cantata at Christmas (maybe as many as 8 years ago)said, "I didn't know which shoes I'd wear tonight, but I figured Susan would be wearing her ugly shoes, so I might as well be comfortable."In the ten years, we've had them half-soled once, when the sole wore down to the cork in the back. They're still going strong.

I am not new to Birkenstocks. This is my eighth pair, this is my first pair of closed shoes. I am breaking them in before I wear them to work (12 hour shifts as a CNA) they feel good already. I had back surgery 10 years ago Birks were the only thing that made me feel stable on my feet. I now need knee, foot, and ankle support these do just that. Birks may not be the cutest shoes but who cares as you get older you trade cute for comfort. You just cannot go wrong with Birkenstocks I am still a big fan. After the molding period, about one month for some people they will be your favorite shoes.

What can you say about them. If you wear Birkenstock you know they are the best. I have several pair. They are the only brand I wear for work. Stand all day for 10 + hours and the shoes always are better than the rest.

I purchased these shoes and have found them to be extremely comfortable. I have extremely high arches along with other foot issues. I wear them all day with no problem. My only issue with these shoes is that they "eat my socks." I definitely can not wear short socks with these shoes. I purchased another pair at the same time with the back open and I do not have a problem with these. Overall, I love Birkenstock shoes and would highly recommend them.

I have not worn Birkenstock for years and wasn't sure of the size but good glory, with the Zappos method of returns and exchanges it was no big deal that I had to return the first pair. The shoes are exactly what I needed with my high arch. My foot pain has stopped now that I have Birks again. I have never had such an enclosed shoe from them before and the leather is VERY stiff when you first get them, but they are getting more comfy all the time as they weather to my foot and the leather softens up some. I know they will last a good long while.

These shoes are great! Just what I expected from Birkenstock. Good arch and I can walk for miles. The shoes get better the more I wear them. These are my 5th pair from the Birkenstock line of shoes.

Holy cow, these shoes are awesome! I got the oiled leather and I ordered narrow because I'm little. They are soft and wearable out of the box! I love that they are all leather. They smell so good. Mmmmm...leather. They are definitely not fitted to your foot but I like a looser fit and the narrow option was definitely a good choice. The closed back makes them much more versatile too. That way I can comfortably wear them without socks or with a fairly thick sock. They are so damn comfortable I don't want to take them off...ever. Sniff sniff for my other shoes. These guys may have trumped them all.

If you love Birkenstocks, you will love these! An amazing clog. Once broken in and molded to your foot you will love these! I wear them to work and stand for over 8 hours/shift. I have a wide foot and these are still amazing, no pain after standing and moving around all day! Plus the leather is soft on your feet/heel so they don't rub weirdly!

Like the sandals, the Londons have the classic footbed and are basically the sandal with a closed toe and back. Birkenstocks are unique in that they are designed to fit the foot completely. So if you're used to that thumbs length at the end of the shoe, the London will not necessarily apply to that. Don't get this shoe based on where your toes are, base it on how it fits your foot. For example, whatever size you wear in a Milano, you'll wear the same in a London. I made the mistake of going too large and couldn't get a proper foot fit until I went down a size (which is what I wear in a Milano). Bottom line, if you get it to fit your foot, you've got the correct shoe. I have a narrow foot, so I got the narrow choice and it's perfect. The shoe is wonderful, but don't go too large. For all my other non Birk shoes, I usually give some extra room in the toe, which doesn't apply to this shoe. With a proper foot fit, you're feet won't hit the edge.

I suffer from Plantar Fasciitis and needed a shoe with good arch and heel support, these shoes fit the bill! I have tried a number of products and shoes and nothing has helped until I ordered these. I would recommend these if you suffer any type of foot or heel pain. They are comfortable and nice looking too!

I'm a nurse and bought these shoes for work. I actually tried them on at a retailer here where I live to get my true size before purchasing online. Glad I did because these shoes run a little wide so I needed a narrow. I've treated them with an appropriate protector spray and have been able to wipe small spills off of them. I was worried I might not be able to with that particular leather. Like any Birkenstock, the cork insole is hard at first. I can't wait til they are broken in and molded to my feet.

I bought these for lab, I have to wear closed heel shoes. It took a few days wearing them a couple of hours a day before they broke in. Do not wear without socks for the first few days and do not wear them a full day at once. The soles felt like they were concave and ill fitting, not like burk sandals I'm used too...but after a few wearings at a couple hours at a time, they are definitely a go to shoe. If you have feet issues, I highly recommend the Birkenstock line because it will force your foot to work in a good way...however, if you are used to 3 inches of rubber soles, you will need to tread lightly until the foot bed is broken in and your foot has started to work again. A big rubber soft bed will actually make you heel strike and plant your foot down harder, while binding your foot up so it can't expand and flex creating all sorts of sole, heel, ankle, knee and hip lower back and even shoulder and neck problems. I personally got a lot of body work a few years ago to get back into alignment, and switched to Birkenstocks and have never looked back to my constant use of tennis shoes which I think destroyed my body.

I am an owner of five different styles of Birkenstocks over the years, and have have loved them all. These shoes tend to break in effortlessly. Comfortable and great for walking. The arch support is excellent and toe box has plenty of room.

My 4th pair of Birkenstocks in 20 years. These are replacements for a pair of Boston's that I abused for 10 years. I wanted something more formal that I could get away with in the office and these fit the bill perfectly. I have narrow feet and the narrow size fits perfectly. The corks soles feel great and only get better with time. With the re-soling program I have these for another 20 years.

Fun, comfy, dependable. If I need to be on my feet for the day, this is one of my go-to pairs. 4 stars for style because, like most Birkenstocks, they look a little clunky.

I started having foot problems after standing on my feet for my job for the past 30 years and after wearing these, foot pain gone! Love them. They are my favorite shoes even though they may not be the most pretty shoes my face is prettier after wearing them all day because it has a big smile on it! After standing all day on the job, instead of wanting to sit down and rest my feet after work I feel like I don't have to, I can do other things it's like I have a new lease on life; wish I would have got them sooner. I will buy another pair of these they are that good, recommend very highly.

As one would expect from a Birkenstock shoe, these are very comfortable. However, the sizing seemed way off. I ordered one size down from the Birkenstock clogs I own, and they were still much too big. Also, if you're concerned about style at all, the shoes looked much better on the site. When I opened the box, they looked like a pair of black leather Crocs, which was not what I was going for at all! They are super shiny and I wouldn't recommend them for anyone looking for something stylish as well as comfortable.

The London's fit great, are very comfortable and exactly what I hoped for.

These run large. I usually wear a 41 but with these, a size 40 fit perfectly. Order a little smaller than your usual size. These shoes can seem a little on the pricier side, but they saved me hundreds of dollars that I otherwise would have had to spend on custom orthotics. I have flat feet, and work all day long standing up. I was almost disabled by my foot pain. These shoes saved me! They hurt like hell for the first week while you're breaking them in, but after that they're the most comfortable thing you'll ever put on your foot. Don't be put off by the firm sole, they feel so good.

Ordered these for my husband who has foot problems. Normally he would never go near Birkenstock shoes, and in fact had never so much as tried a pair on, but after wearing them for one day declared them the most comfortable shoes he had ever worn. He didn't want to take them off at the end of the day. The shoes look nice in person than online. The leather is good quality and the stitching very neat. The shoes do run large, and wide, as others have said, but because of the buckle they are pretty easy to adjust.

These shoes feel about a whole size too big. Even after putting on 2 pair of socks they were still too big. I suggest you order a smaller size than normal. But the shoes look great; great quality.