Comments on: Birkenstocks Review After 1.5 Years: They’re Overrated

By: Lisa Gerrard

Lisa Gerrard — Thu, 08 May 2025 22:33:41 +0000

I have been wearing the Arizona leather sandals for years, alwys seem to need a new pair every 2 years because the sole wears down , even though I only wear them outside in the summer ( maybe 5 months a year ). I have noticed a lot of black pieces of the sole on my floors inside the house. This is a major grievance since the sandals are not cheap and the soles wear quickly. Added to that, I now have to clean this crap off my floors daily. Switching to Naot brand. Bye bye Birkenstock.

By: Loretta

Loretta — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 17:19:55 +0000

I have about ten pairs of Birkenstock, the oldest is about 30 years old, Arizona. Most of my Birds has been resoled several times and they are all made in Germany. I was horrified a couple of years ago that some Birks are made in China! I would never buy those because they don’t have the German made quality.and maybe that is what you have bought. Always check where the Birk is made. As said, all my Birks that are made in Germany last decades.

By: Howard Mullinack

Howard Mullinack — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 04:03:30 +0000

I have about seven pairs of Birks, and none have failed me, some eight years or older. I think your issues are not the norm. Also… a great way to break them in fast is to soak the footbed in water, then go out for a walk barefoot, not with socks. When the coating on the cork wears off, put on the cement that Birkenstock sells.

By: William

William — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:12:39 +0000

I own the Arizona Birks and they are outstandingly comfortable!
I headed off any possibility of the cork edges deteriorating or falling apart by putting Barge cement along the outer edges and works like a charm! These will last me for several years as I’m confident of that.

By: editor

editor — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 14:19:17 +0000

In reply to Ely Babb. I'm sorry to hear that! We just updated this review as the mentioned pair did not hold up well longer than a year.

By: Ely Babb

Ely Babb — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 18:53:01 +0000

A little over a year ago I purchased the Mayari Oiled Leather sandals. I happily wore them until just two months back when the strap came out from under the inner sole. I would assume that since Birkenstock’s prices are so high, that would equate to a good, long lasting quality product. But I was wrong. After learning that Birkenstock does not offer ANY kind of warranty on their products, I was shocked. I also recently learnt that Birkenstock had stopped suppling products to Canadian retailers a while back and since then their customer service has went to shit! Previous to that, Birkenstock had a great warranty and the suppliers who had sold Birkenstock products in their stores said that whenever there was an issue, they would just ship the shoes out to get fixed at no cost to the consumer! So what was I to do? I ending up bringing them to a cobbler where I was further shocked to learn that the cobbler had already received not one, two, but three of the EXACT same pair of Mayari Oiled Leather sandals as mine, that day, with the same issue!!! Some hadn’t even been worn as much as I had worn mine! It’s a shame that such a reputable company has gone to shit. I unfortunately will no longer support them like most of my friends have already done.

By: Hilde Brown

Hilde Brown — Sat, 30 Jul 2022 18:18:39 +0000

I have been wearing the Arizona Birkenstock vinyl for a while but keep catching the toe and tripping . I have not hurt myself so far but now I’m afraid to wear them , maybe this kind of sandals are not appropriate for older people. I had the same problem with the cork sole .

By: Tanya

Tanya — Tue, 31 May 2022 04:42:20 +0000

The Eva is made from faulty plastic which splits on the inside toes and causes you to trip when you walk as the fold under you just after 5 months. The Birkenstock company workshop manager did not care. I have worn many different Birkenstocks for over 30 years and now my daughter but think it is time to go elsewhere.

By: Brock

Brock — Mon, 30 May 2022 20:52:46 +0000

In reply to Missy. Are you positive you got the right fit? Did you get the soft or hard sole? Are you used to flexible/soft running shoes? Because Birks are the opposite of those (but most people find them to be very comfy after break in).

By: Missy

Missy — Mon, 30 May 2022 20:48:28 +0000

So… I just bought my first pair of Arizona Birkenstock sandals. I made the investment because all the reviews I read said that they are the most comfortable sandals made, as well as sturdy and long lasting. Well, I wore them for a total of 3 days. They are the most uncomfortable things I’ve ever had on my feet! I will try again, and I will limit my wearing them to 2 hours the first day, building up by one hour each day, until I can wear them all day comfortably. If they ever get comfortable LOL!