Birkenstock Boston Classic Arch Clog

Even though the reply was prompt form the seller, These shoes (color) look nothing like what was ordered. Also, I tried to stop them form being shipped almost immediately as my husband changed his mind and I could not because THEY ARE FROM GERMANY and there was no mention of that in AMAZON. I am a prime customer and knew I was paying shipping but I also had to pay $30 to return the shoes when they did not fit. There should be a mention of this on the AMAZON site when you are receiving items internationally

I have had my birkenstock's for 3 years now and they are still going strong! I love them. The foot bed really does mold to your foot. I can see how these may not work for people that have low arches. I think my feet are pretty average and they are wonderful. They are my preferred walking shoe, my feet never get tired. They still have good traction after 3 years of heavy use. They are worth the money because they last.

So... I had a pair of these when I was in high school. In 1995. So... 17 years ago. These shoes lasted forever. I actually eventually LOST them during our last move. It's ok, I got my moneys worth! Plus I was tired of the color, the pair I had were a dark brown.I just got these in the redwood color with the soft footbed. I went for the soft footbed specifically because I recall, even after so many years, the rough break in period. These are comfy out of the box with the soft foot bed! Like a slipper. However I believe, I have no proof but I believe, that the soft foot bed will negatively impact the longevity of the shoe. I know the rubber on the bottom is replaceable and to some degree the cork is too from what I understand(I never had to replace the cork on my old pair though, if you replace the rubber before you hit the cork AND keep the cork sealed, you shouldn't need to) but I have no idea how the soft foot bed will affect repair or replaceability. My general guess is that it will wear out and need repair sooner. The redwood is a lovely color. I like it a lot because it's colorful enough to be interesting, but not so bright that it will clash or stick out.Sizing. I'll be honest, they are full of *you know what* on sizing. Back in 1995, prior to having two kids, the smallest size I could find in the store (this was pretty much pre-internet, I could buy it at the store or not buy it at all, ordering was difficult as the shoes were made in germany) was a 36. Back then, I was told a 36 was about equivalent to a 6-6.5. I was a 5. I purchased them anyway and they were very big on me. I didn't care, I just wore big fat socks with them. Ok, well time went on, I had two kids and my feet got larger. I am now actually a size 6-6.5. Well when I went to order these I looked at the Birk size chart on the Birk website and it says that a 36 is equivalent to a 5-5.5 and a 37 was a 6-6.5. So based on that, I should have ordered a 37. And in fact every other pair of shoes I now own is a 6-6.5 or a 37 in euro sizing. I thought to myself that maybe over the years they had changed a little, maybe they ran smaller or something. Then I remembered they were a German company, not a US company, so I went ahead and ordered a 36. Bingo, they fit perfect. They are DEFINATELY a 6, someone who is a size 5 would be swimming in these shoes. I have wide feet so I did not get the narrow.Another really important note is that certain colors come with the soft footbed and other colors come with the classic footbed. They don't come in both options. So if you order redwood, it will have the soft footbed (at least as of right now in May 2012). The best way to know if it's classic or soft since you can't necessarily tell from amazon, is to hop on the Birkenstock website and see which color comes with which footbed.

This is my first pair of Birks's. Now I understand why these are so popular. I've had them three weeks and my foot pain has decreased significantly. I wear these around the house and for errands. I just ordered a full shoe style I can wear to work. I ordered a 39 and wear an 8 1/2 shoe.

I work in the kitchen and have tried just about conceivable method of footwear that's out there.I keep coming back to Birkenstocks after a brief hiatus, it's always good to know they'll still be there . I have several pairs at home for indoor wear and a pair of Boston brown suede for casual wear.I can't speak highly enough if these shoes and if you spend long hours on your feet or just crave slipping into something comfy at home then these shoes are for you.

I found out about Birkenstock shoes while working many long hours on my feet. As an R.N., walking and standing for up to 16 hours isn't unusual, neither is very sore feet. Especially when you break your heel and have to have surgery to fix the break!!My first pair of Birkenstock Boston white shoes, recommended by a fellow nurse, convinced me. Now, if I am wearing shoes, they are Birkenstocks - clogs, sandals, doesn't matter. My feet do not hurt. They are really well made, last a very long time and I think they are really pretty.They ain't stilletos; but, my feet do not hurt - ever. If walking in comfort is important to you, these are the shoes for you.