Customer Reviews Birkenstock London

I work in a greenhouse and this oiled leather is truly waterproof. My favorite Jolly clogs changed so thought I'd try these. They are almost as supportive as my favorite Mayari sandals but the footbed is different somehow. The support is still excellent. They are probably only going to last one season tho - I walk on concrete & gravel all day and the tread is getting thin and it's only July.

I usually take a 7 1/2 shoe. One foot has a bone spur on my instep so I ordered size 8 - 8 1/2 woman’s. The shoes slip a little but overall very comfortable. The only issue is it’s hard to buckle. Hopefully after becoming worn in it gets easier.

These were not like the sandals where they felt great right out of the box. My right foot was a little snug than my left foot so there was some discomfort at first. But after I wore them for a day, they became more comfortable. These will probably be my everyday shoe for winter.

I bought my regular size 6 in woman's and bought one for my father, his regular size in men's. We both have longer toes and all other Birkenstock worked for me perfectly, but this one the right shoe is too small and hits the toe. Paid to get it stretched, but after a few times, it is small again. So for me, I gave it away for $35. My father has not worn his. It is beautiful, and has good support but could not use it. Also, it is deep so it was uncomfortable. If you have narrow longer foot, don't buy this model. Again, all other Birkenstock 36 N works perfectly for me. But glad someone else could use mine so is a pay it forward.

Wow these were much to wide for my foot. I ordered the narrow and there was nothing narrow about these. Not even a heavy sock could do the trick, so back they go. I have plenty of Birks in narrow and they fit me beautifully with a little extra room.

My 4th pair of Birkenstock’s so I am a huge fan of the comfort, support and feel of the brand. This pair of London shoes are the ones that have given me the most difficulty breaking in. I wear a US 13 wide. Never have had an issue with my Birk sandals or slip on clogs, however these have taken a lot of work and time to break in. The original footbed took a week or so but the leather uppers have taken much much longer. After several weeks of short wear times and overnights with a shoe stretcher they are finally wearable. I’m sure they will finish breaking in nicely and over time will be what I had hoped for. Just more difficult than I expected.

I ordered the London in this lovely brown in a 40 narrow, it felt great on and I loved the look. So why am I returning it? Perhaps it is just me, but I can't buckle the shoe after I get it on. The tongue is very stiff and i simply cannot get it through the buckle. I wish it had a decorative buckle and velcro underneath, needless to say I am disappointed as I really wanted it.

Love these shoes! Bought a brown pair when I started teaching (and I always regretted not buying black!) Finally came back to purchase the black pair I really wanted- these feel narrow and a bit short right out of the box. I'm sure over time they'll stretch and conform to my feet just like my first pair. Can't beat Birkenstock quality!

Love these. My only issue is that I can’t seem to find any socks that will not slip off my feet when I wear them. Also, the sizing is a little off. You may have to order different ones to test it out.

Let's be honest: These are not sexy shoes. If I was costuming a production of "Frankenstein," these are the exact shoes that I would dress the monster in. They are kind of clunky, and have zero allure. But they are comfortable, secure, and well made - good sturdy shoes. I am still in the break-in period, softening up the leather, but I can wear them to work all day, standing, and I appreciate the arch support. Bonus, they are perfect for Oregon rainy season. No regrets - just watch out for villagers with torches.

Well made and constructed. Runs small in the length; toes touch. Sloppy feel but that's part of the deal with Berks. Get ready for heel slip, similar to clog shoes.

I would keep these, except that Zappos doesn't sell them in a small enough size. In every other instance, I am a 36 or a 5.5 or 6. However, the 36 in this shoe feels like it's one half to a full size too big! Same goes for a pair of Birkenstock Larisa sandals I just ordered, so maybe it's just something about size inflation with the brand?

Got a size 41 sandal over the summer, but got a size 40 based on reviews. Returned the 40s for a 41, and love them. I think people get confused on the size because these fit differently than regular shoes. Only thing with this pair is and they are tight to get on in the back; you have to get your fingers in and really work at it. This gets a little easier the more you wear them. I have flat feet, and these are the only brand of shoes that don't make them hurt!

Birkenstock London - Purchased the London Birkenstock for heel and arch support hoping that they would be as supportive as their sandals are. They are top quality, and are comfortable, but I do not find them as supportive as an Arizona, Boston, or Gizeh. As always, amazingly simple purchase and next day delivery from Zappos.

Pain Reliever - I have had problems with my feet lately and the only shoes that helped were a pair of 3 year old Birkenstock sandals. The London's were recommended to me by a friend with a similar problem. They have been the perfect solution!!!

London runs wide! This is a cool looking Birk! Very urban and minimalist! This was much wider on me than my other styles in this brand.

Nubuck Needs Care - I have these in Cacao Nubuck regular width and have been wearing them for about a month now. They did need 3-4 days to "break in" and then felt more comfortable as I walked in them. However, they are not good for standing in because standing for only about a half hour could cause discomfort in the heel area. Regular width in this style are too loose when socks are not worn, so I suggest that if you are buying regular but don't plan to wear socks with them for better air circulation/coolness, then get narrow instead. The buckle straps are pretty easy for on and off once you get used to them. I also suggest getting the smooth leather instead of nubuck like mine, because nubuck seems to need a lot of care and are also less durable. I bought this spray which claims to guard nubuck leather from rain, snow and even salt, but even after spraying 2 coats, I still find water being able to seep into the leather. Although I can't say that Nubuck accounts for this because it might be the quality of the spray itself. But it's true that Nubuck doesn't take even the lightest scratches very well perhaps because the texture is very fine and there is no protective layer like the smooth leather, causing any finger marks, shoe prints, dust, etc. to easily get onto the surface. But if you are careful with nubuck, stains like those could be taken off spotlessly with a wipe of a damp cloth at the end of the day. The only thing I like about nubuck however, is that the material is extremely fast-drying. You could even just stand there and watch them gradually dry which allows you to wear them again soon afterwards. I plan to test them out some more in the snow this coming winter.

It seems Birkenstock has changed the fit of some styles. These felt smaller and narrower than my older Birks. Online research confirms they changed the London or maybe it’s me, so I returned and ordered the Boston to try. The online photo is darker than the actual product in taupe suede.

It is more a matter of style. The shoe has good quality and is comfortable. So if you're into hitting a party on a pair of Crocs, these are definitely a step up. I just couldn't find anything in my wardrobe to pair them with.

I have high arches and normally wear Birkenstock Boston and Arizona styles. Unfortunately, the London shape on the top of the shoe causes my foot to be squeezed down onto the footbed and I can’t get my foot far enough into the shoe so that the arch support aligns with my arch. They are wide enough, but not high enough to accommodate a high arch. I tried them on multiple times and finally decided to keep them in the hope that they would loosen up with wear. I wore them to work for a full day. Huge mistake. This issue is what I would expect from the soft footbed style but I didn’t expect my feet to be squeezed in the regular width and footbed. The length and roomy toe area are great.

This is my second pair of London's. I loved my first pair (used for work) which I bought a few years ago. My second pair feel a little small and are very uncomfortable. I love Birkenstock's but I am very disappointed with this pair. Will most likely need to return.

It's not the best of the Birkenstock designs. Difficult to slip on and off without unbuckling. And I agree with some others, seem a bit wide. Not all that attractive, toe is more geometric than it appears in my view. If you like the Birkenstock sole then OK. But otherwise, I'd look at other models.

2nd grade revisited - These shoes are very good looking and I am still in the "break-in" stage with them. My only complaint is that my socks keep falling down. I have worn several styles of socks, at first thinking it was something about the socks but it seems it is more about the shoes. I have other Birkenstocks with open backs and this does not happen. I'll keep wearing them and maybe with a little time the problem will go away. I love the look of the shoes and get lots of compliments on them.

The leather is so stiff it’s almost impossible to put on.

London; SUEDE; All-leather; Taupe; 46; Regular; Standard footbed; 2020. Purchased direct from Birkenstock, so FYI. I have numerous pairs of Londons now. This is one of the first instances of Birk offering London in all-suede. The leather used for this model as received *from Birkenstock* is _much_ thinner than suede Boston model; nubuck London model, and shiny/untreated leather of black & brown London and Boston models. I'm disappointed at the thinness of this leather. It is in one regard very comfortable *like a supple glove* BUT is not robust like other sued Birks that I have had for _YEARS_. In another model this would feel like a fashion choice with more delicate/boutique materials, but *nothing else has changed* about this otherwise CLUNKY shoe design. There's nothing slim, quick, or (more) elegant about this London. It's the same looking oil tanker it has been forever. So, must conclude it's Birkenstock adapting cost-cutting measures without saying so to customers. Would love to hear observations from others. Have had dozens of Birks over decades, this is the first where it felt like I bought a pair where lasting-for-a-decade didn't matter to the manufacturer.