Mens Birkenstock Arizona - Black

Birkenstock Size Chart

Birkenstock footwear uses European sizing. In the UK men and women's sizing is different, while European sizes are unisex. Please use this chart as a general guideline to determine your size. Your exact size will ultimately depend on the structure of your individual foot and the style of the shoe.

When fitting sandals, the strap closest to your toes should fit comfortably, but not tight. The other straps should be more loosely fitting to allow your heel to lift slightly off the footbed while walking. Birkenstocks should never be worn tightly fitting.

Trying on Birkenstock Sandals

Damages to the foot are one of the most widespread health problems of today's population. A large portion of the symptoms are provoked by ill-fitting footwear, and so it is important that you get the correct size/fit. If you make sure you get the correct size by following our sizing guide and our fitting tips when purchasing your Birkenstocks, you will extend the life of your sandals tremendously and enjoy them a lot more. Always try on, and break in, your shoes indoors on carpet. We cannot accept shoes back that show signs of being worn.

When buying Birkenstock Footwear, please ensure that you are getting the correct length as well as the correct width. To check that you have the right size, place your heel within the heel cup (the lower part of the foot bed); your foot should fit inside the edges of the shoe with a few millimetres at the front and back of your foot. This allows for movement while walking. Your toes and heel should NOT touch the rim of your sandals while standing in them.

How To Break-In Birkenstocks

Birkenstock footwear works by supporting your arches, reducing the strain on the muscles of the foot. When you try on your first pair of Birkenstock shoes, take time to walk around indoors and get used to them. You should break them in gradually. Your feet should fit completely inside the footbeds, with 1/8 to 1/4 inch of extra length for walking. The width should fit closely to prevent your foot slipping side to side.

If your toes have become curled from wearing tight shoes, make sure your Birkenstocks are long enough to accommodate them once they have resumed their natural shape. The Birkenstock footbed is contoured to match the shape of a healthy foot. Because few people have perfectly shaped feet, new shoes may feel "different". The toe grips should be in the right place for your feet and some wearers find the arch support can feel prominent initially.

If you have worn high heels for years, your Achilles tendons may have contracted. Our footwear can help to restore their natural length. Birkenstock footwear is meant to be worn comfortably; the support comes from the footbed, not from tightly buckled straps. It may take several days to become used to the feeling, but your toes will soon learn to grip the footbeds as you walk. Although the footbeds may feel stiff at first, as you wear your Birkenstocks, the footbeds will become softer and more flexible. Soon your shoes will adjust to the shape of your feet, and form a truly unique fit that, properly cared for, will provide you with years of long-lasting comfort.