Mmm ok for me it was totally different, I live in Germany and I am a size 37 european, I went to the store and I tried on the 37 and the employee told me I should size up but didn't explain so much why so I ignored her and bought them, a year later I wanted to buy another model and I went to another birkenstock store and the employee there told me the same, that usually you have to size up but this girl explained why. The foot doesn't have to touch the edge (any edge all around!!) In front you need to have space because when you walk the foot slips to the front and the most important is in the back!! in the insole there is a "hole" where the heel has to fall, like the end of the heel has to fall in that hole, not close to the edge. So that time I bought the 38 and they feel so much better,that's why for me your size would be the 45 the 43 look way to small on the back and on the side your foot is touching the edge a lot! They shouldn't feel so close to the feet because that will cause blisters and because in almost all the birkenstock the edge is kind of high that's why you need a bit more space.
I agree. The shoe shop specialized in Birkenstock tell you that. The foot should not be on the edges or close to the edges. They can size you best. They are trained. Good idea to start off at a specialized birkenstck store when you first buy them.
thank you so much! i just got 2 Birkenstock sandals online i got exactly my size (39) but seem too small for birks i’m going to return & size up to (40)
I disagree! I like soft shoes and sandals like these to fit like a glove and especially around the heels to grip and walk better. I hate them too loose, you don't need to size up it depends on the wearer's preferance. I never suffer from blisters and all leather shoes stretch and get too loose, so I have to get a new pair!
@@zinniazinnia2145 It is not about what you prefer. Birkenstock aren’t supposed to be a snug fit. If your foot touches the rim of the footbed the shoe is too small and you ruin it. Further it’s is not good for your foot. There is supposed to be a 5 mm gap between the foot and the rim of the sole.
I’m normally a US 10 or EU 43, and in Birkenstock’s I have to go down to a US 8 or EU 41. Always always ALWAYS go and try it on before you buy. If you can’t sizing down 1 or two sizes is a good rule of thumb
Axl G. No, if they fit properly then they shouldn’t, and they don’t for me. I will say that if you want them to fit, but have a little room, go down one size in EU, but if you like them a little snug, but comfortably so, then go down two in EU. Mine fit snug, but I preferred that.
It actually says on the Birkenstock website that the “44” is size “11 to 11.5” which is confusing as hell…. I just purchased the Arizona habana soft foot bed 44s and they seem too big which sucks because I didn’t have a store to go and try them on…. Now I have to spend a lot of money again to try the 43s to see if that’s a better snug fit….
I see so many people on YT that have just purchased Birkenstocks and the fit is all wrong surely they aren’t getting the benefit of the heel cup and toe bar if they have the wrong size,liked this video the only one on here that explained the sizes properly
I just ordered a pair I prefer mine to have a a bit of space not a huge space but a little when it comes to birks it how to prefer the fit ty for the vid man
Thanks for the explanation. I’m a women US 9, so I should be 40 but like you only 39 fits me. My arch is high and 40 shoe arch doesn’t match my foot arch so they hurt. In the 39 my toes are right at the front but my heels and my arch match so I have very little breaking in period. Anyway, sometimes people will just have to try them on. Or like you said measure the feet , a lot of people will have the same size foot but not a lot will have the same characteristics.
I bought a limited edition about a year ago and they are so huge on me I can't send them back anymore cause they don't have the same design on my size 😞
They are getting harder to find. If you are female and wear mostly N, A, but not AAA or even AA, you will be very happy. I tried on a Regular in Birks and my feet were swimming so much, I could not walk in them. Beautiful sandal, but no narrows in that particular shoe.
As someone who use to work at a shoe store, if you have the privilege of going into the store, ALWAYS listen to the retail person. I quickly lost count of how many people would not listen and come back complaining the size is wrong. If you're flopping out of your shoe, you're wearing something too long . Most people go up because "it's hurting my sides" You need a WIDER foot bed, not longer. Also, leather stretches, trust me
@@WR3ND that’s the thing, we DID carry wides! They’d often wear the wrong size because of what you said, but I’d measure them to their appropriate size, with width accounted for and they’d still walk out on the wrong size.
@@lizz1187 Sorry, Lizz. I deleted my post before seeing that you had responded to it. It felt weird explaining my feet to a stranger. LOL Well, seems you worked at a capable place then. Most people are probably just used to getting shoes at like Target or similar. Cheers.
@lizz1187 Maybe you could shed some light on the issue I am having I am 8 1/2 woman’s shoes when I went to try on the sandals they told me to go with the size women’s 40 when I first put my foot in I felt like it was a perfect fit so I brought them home, but I did not realize is that they are narrow. They did not mention that they had different type of fits. I put them on walked with them maybe 15 minutes and noticed that my pinky toe and the toe next to the pinky toe keep touching the edge and it’s extremely annoying so I don’t know if I need to size up in the narrow or keep the same size and go for the regular fit?
Size 38 wide always fit my lady-hobbit feet in the unisex styles as well as the more typically women's styles of Birkenstocks. The women's styles, in the wide, are dang near too narrow for me so I gravitate towards the unisex styles.
Sorry the answer comes too late, but the official Birkenstock site says you must add +33 to your sneakers number; so your BK number would be 42,5 and you have to approach to the next size up = 43
Thanks for this video. Very informative. May i ask u a question. What is the size of your foot in centimeters? Mine was 27cm. What size should i choose in EU?
Don’t be afraid to go narrow if you go longer and vice verse. I agree the 45 are too long. You do want a little room up front but not a ton. I have wide, low volume feet that are size 12 brannock. My foot fills the bed of the sandal but I pull the straps all the way tight, and the sandal is still a little short. So I may go up in length and bring it to a narrow size to see what happens. Is: a size 44R may fit great in width but be too short. A size 45N may fit the same in width and give the extra length.
So yea size down . Because my foot measures 10.6 and I went with a 43 that ended up being too big so I'm getting a 42 sent to me . Should be the right size
@@cm19981 actually it fits good with some space for thick socks . I'm probably between 41 and 42 . If I wear them with regular thin socks. If no socks maybe a 41 would be pushing it but might fit right at no wiggle room for socks that's me my foot that measure 10.6 with a ruler
most of the advice you gave is just bad. You should not have the back of your foot as far back as it can go. there should be like 2 mm behind your heel. You should strap the strap closest to your toes first..... You're comparing different models AND your toes definitely hit the front on the smaller size when your toes extend. It's very clear in the video.
I agree. If his foot measures 11 inches, 45 is the correct size, possibly 44, but that may be a bit small. That's according to the Birkenstock sizing video on TH-cam. You can clearly see the 43's don't fit as intended/designed. Not enough room in front or back. Too small.
Don’t listen to this guy! He does not know what he’s talking about. You never size down! You can see that his shoe is too small cause the outline of his foot print is right at the edge. I can tell his toes move forward and touch the rim of the foot. His toes are too close to the edge.
My size fits perfect according to your video but!........When I walk my shoes make this fart nose.....why is that and what can I do to stop it?....its embarrassing....lol😬😂
if it is still an issue I would try baby powder, this happens when I wear some sneakers and it’s the moisture that makes the fart sound so for sneakers just throw some baby louder under the insoles and ur usually good to go
I would think 43 based on what I've seen but I'm actually gonna see how it's goes . Check out Zappos they will exchange your order quick . My foot measure 10.6-10.7 so I'ma go with 44 when I order mine
Have you or has anyone on this comment chain experienced your toes slightly touch the front edge of the shoe while walking? When they were brand new? That's what's happening to me with my brand new pair.
No idea if you'll see this... if your heel is all the way back, then yes they're too small, but if your foot is just sitting really far forward in the footbed, just tighten the front strap (if it's an arizona).
This is my exact issue too. I’m not sure if my straps are too loose or if my sandals are too small. I’m usually a ladies 10.5 in sneakers, a size 42-42.5 in EU sizing. According to the Birkenstock size chart, I’m a 42 narrow which they call 11-11.5. I ordered a pair of the Arizona shearling sandals & they feel small. My toes touch the front. But I used the size chart on the box & it confirms this is my correct size. Maybe I’ll try tightening the front buckles.
Can you help me? I got a 39, and have a skinny foot but got regular (usually wear a 8 or so) and when I walk my right foot, which is slightly bigger, turns to the right making my toenail come down on the edge even with the straps tightened. Should I size down or get narrow? Or do both lol
I don't think so, if you can fit your thumb in front of your big toe and be snug you should be fine. You need some room for your toes to stretch as you walk.
Thanks for explaining it. Do the narrow fit ones have less room in the straps between the stap and top of the foot? Is there meant to be a gap between the steps and top of the foot or are the straps meant to touch the top of the foot?
Mmm ok for me it was totally different, I live in Germany and I am a size 37 european, I went to the store and I tried on the 37 and the employee told me I should size up but didn't explain so much why so I ignored her and bought them, a year later I wanted to buy another model and I went to another birkenstock store and the employee there told me the same, that usually you have to size up but this girl explained why.
The foot doesn't have to touch the edge (any edge all around!!) In front you need to have space because when you walk the foot slips to the front and the most important is in the back!! in the insole there is a "hole" where the heel has to fall, like the end of the heel has to fall in that hole, not close to the edge. So that time I bought the 38 and they feel so much better,that's why for me your size would be the 45 the 43 look way to small on the back and on the side your foot is touching the edge a lot! They shouldn't feel so close to the feet because that will cause blisters and because in almost all the birkenstock the edge is kind of high that's why you need a bit more space.
I agree. The shoe shop specialized in Birkenstock tell you that. The foot should not be on the edges or close to the edges. They can size you best. They are trained. Good idea to start off at a specialized birkenstck store when you first buy them.
thank you so much! i just got 2 Birkenstock sandals online i got exactly my size (39) but seem too small for birks i’m going to return & size up to (40)
I disagree! I like soft shoes and sandals like these to fit like a glove and especially around the heels to grip and walk better. I hate them too loose, you don't need to size up it depends on the wearer's preferance. I never suffer from blisters and all leather shoes stretch and get too loose, so I have to get a new pair!
@@zinniazinnia2145 It is not about what you prefer. Birkenstock aren’t supposed to be a snug fit. If your foot touches the rim of the footbed the shoe is too small and you ruin it. Further it’s is not good for your foot. There is supposed to be a 5 mm gap between the foot and the rim of the sole.
Agree ..43 looks too small for him. I have a size 41EU when im normally 40EU and they feel comfortable
I have the plastic birkenstock gizeh and I have a couple things to say.
1. Yes they are unisex
2. They are comfortable
3. They have such a nice fit.
if they are causing blisters on your feet then thats a sign you got them too big... The fit has to be near perfect for comfort
I’m normally a US 10 or EU 43, and in Birkenstock’s I have to go down to a US 8 or EU 41. Always always ALWAYS go and try it on before you buy. If you can’t sizing down 1 or two sizes is a good rule of thumb
Kai Kibilko I’m a size 10 in normal American shoes,in Birkenstock’s i think I’m a 42. I got 43’s,and they are big on me. I wear them ,but could use 42
Kai Kibilko if you downsized 2, how was the fitting? Doesn’t the edge hurt your heel?
Axl G. No, if they fit properly then they shouldn’t, and they don’t for me. I will say that if you want them to fit, but have a little room, go down one size in EU, but if you like them a little snug, but comfortably so, then go down two in EU. Mine fit snug, but I preferred that.
I'm 43 size down to 40, it fits for me but I don't know if 41 better, I should buy onether one
To me, it looks like the 44 fits you the best.
Correct 💯
It actually says on the Birkenstock website that the “44” is size “11 to 11.5” which is confusing as hell…. I just purchased the Arizona habana soft foot bed 44s and they seem too big which sucks because I didn’t have a store to go and try them on…. Now I have to spend a lot of money again to try the 43s to see if that’s a better snug fit….
I see so many people on YT that have just purchased Birkenstocks and the fit is all wrong surely they aren’t getting the benefit of the heel cup and toe bar if they have the wrong size,liked this video the only one on here that explained the sizes properly
Thank you.
alison cain I
The Arizona style ones ( the two side buckle one) the style is the wider style and the flip flop one is the narrow one
I just ordered a pair I prefer mine to have a a bit of space not a huge space but a little when it comes to birks it how to prefer the fit ty for the vid man
In a regular closed toe shoe I wear a 8-8.5 because my big toe sticks up but in a birkenstock I wear a 37 which is a 6-6.5
Thank for the idea to reference a size chart! Actually ordering a pair as a watch this video.
No problem. Hope it works out.
Thanks for the explanation. I’m a women US 9, so I should be 40 but like you only 39 fits me. My arch is high and 40 shoe arch doesn’t match my foot arch so they hurt. In the 39 my toes are right at the front but my heels and my arch match so I have very little breaking in period. Anyway, sometimes people will just have to try them on. Or like you said measure the feet , a lot of people will have the same size foot but not a lot will have the same characteristics.
I need narrow form! But here in mexico difficult to get!!!! 😩ohhh birkenstock!!!
As they said, get your regular US size add 31 for women and 33 for men to get EU size. Ex: size 7 add 31 get 38 EU size for women and 40 for men.
What if you fit a 7.5-8, depending on the shoe? What size would you recommend for this brand?
I bought a limited edition about a year ago and they are so huge on me I can't send them back anymore cause they don't have the same design on my size 😞
This guy made every mistake i am trying to avoid, and shared this info, king shit
Thank you for mentioning they had narrow . That answered my question . Great video 😊
They are getting harder to find. If you are female and wear mostly N, A, but not AAA or even AA, you will be very happy. I tried on a Regular in Birks and my feet were swimming so much, I could not walk in them. Beautiful sandal, but no narrows in that particular shoe.
So if my foot measure 10.6 10.7 inches then should I go with 43 I'm thinking of getting the Arizona oiled leather
As someone who use to work at a shoe store, if you have the privilege of going into the store, ALWAYS listen to the retail person. I quickly lost count of how many people would not listen and come back complaining the size is wrong. If you're flopping out of your shoe, you're wearing something too long . Most people go up because "it's hurting my sides" You need a WIDER foot bed, not longer.
Also, leather stretches, trust me
@@WR3ND that’s the thing, we DID carry wides! They’d often wear the wrong size because of what you said, but I’d measure them to their appropriate size, with width accounted for and they’d still walk out on the wrong size.
@@WR3ND also, Birkenstock’s do run big. My foot is more on the wider side but I got theirs in narrow and it fit perfectly.
@@lizz1187 Sorry, Lizz. I deleted my post before seeing that you had responded to it. It felt weird explaining my feet to a stranger. LOL Well, seems you worked at a capable place then. Most people are probably just used to getting shoes at like Target or similar. Cheers.
@lizz1187 Maybe you could shed some light on the issue I am having I am 8 1/2 woman’s shoes when I went to try on the sandals they told me to go with the size women’s 40 when I first put my foot in I felt like it was a perfect fit so I brought them home, but I did not realize is that they are narrow. They did not mention that they had different type of fits. I put them on walked with them maybe 15 minutes and noticed that my pinky toe and the toe next to the pinky toe keep touching the edge and it’s extremely annoying so I don’t know if I need to size up in the narrow or keep the same size and go for the regular fit?
Sorry, I tried to add my question on this comment, but for some reason, it replied further down
Size 38 wide always fit my lady-hobbit feet in the unisex styles as well as the more typically women's styles of Birkenstocks. The women's styles, in the wide, are dang near too narrow for me so I gravitate towards the unisex styles.
I believe the 44 was the best fit for you
Very helpful, thank you !
11" is 280mm. The 44 is 285mm. The 45 is 290mm. I'd go 44 without socks. With socks go 45. It's a toss up between 44 & 45. Good luck.
If I’m originally size 9.5 , what should I get for these ?
Did you ever figure it out cause I’m a 9.5 too
Sorry the answer comes too late, but the official Birkenstock site says you must add +33 to your sneakers number; so your BK number would be 42,5 and you have to approach to the next size up = 43
Thanks for this video. Very informative. May i ask u a question. What is the size of your foot in centimeters? Mine was 27cm. What size should i choose in EU?
I’d say you’re a 43
Super film. Nie każdy lubi i umie chodzić w butach o numer za dużych. Ja nie umiem.
Don’t be afraid to go narrow if you go longer and vice verse. I agree the 45 are too long. You do want a little room up front but not a ton. I have wide, low volume feet that are size 12 brannock. My foot fills the bed of the sandal but I pull the straps all the way tight, and the sandal is still a little short. So I may go up in length and bring it to a narrow size to see what happens.
Is: a size 44R may fit great in width but be too short. A size 45N may fit the same in width and give the extra length.
I’m in the eu and I have to size down too.
I ordered size 45, the right was was way too narrow, so I went up to a 46 and now they seem too big.
So yea size down . Because my foot measures 10.6 and I went with a 43 that ended up being too big so I'm getting a 42 sent to me . Should be the right size
yo a bit late but hows the size 42
@@cm19981 actually it fits good with some space for thick socks . I'm probably between 41 and 42 . If I wear them with regular thin socks. If no socks maybe a 41 would be pushing it but might fit right at no wiggle room for socks that's me my foot that measure 10.6 with a ruler
adro T forsure man thanks, im 10 inches exactly but didn’t know what to go with but most likely gonna shoot for the 41
@@cm19981 I would say 41 for sure . Go with zappos. They will exchange it . They used to deliver very fast . But covid kinda messed that up
thanks for the info, it helps me alot
most of the advice you gave is just bad. You should not have the back of your foot as far back as it can go. there should be like 2 mm behind your heel. You should strap the strap closest to your toes first..... You're comparing different models AND your toes definitely hit the front on the smaller size when your toes extend. It's very clear in the video.
I agree. If his foot measures 11 inches, 45 is the correct size, possibly 44, but that may be a bit small. That's according to the Birkenstock sizing video on TH-cam. You can clearly see the 43's don't fit as intended/designed. Not enough room in front or back. Too small.
11" is 280mm. The 44 is 285mm. The 45 is 290mm. I'd go 44 without socks. With socks go 45. It's a toss up between 44 & 45. Good luck.
Don’t listen to this guy! He does not know what he’s talking about. You never size down! You can see that his shoe is too small cause the outline of his foot print is right at the edge. I can tell his toes move forward and touch the rim of the foot. His toes are too close to the edge.
Correct. People who recommend "sizing down" simply don't understand the correct fit of a Birkenstock sandal.
11" is 280mm. The 44 is 285mm. The 45 is 290mm. I'd go 44 without socks. With socks go 45. It's a toss up between 44 & 45. Good luck.
Love your table
what kind of leather are you dark birks?
Their man made fake leather, they call it Birko flor.
glory to God😊
My size fits perfect according to your video but!........When I walk my shoes make this fart nose.....why is that and what can I do to stop it?....its embarrassing....lol😬😂
blackgirlsareperfect the same thing happens to me
It goes away with more use they’re just so new lol
if it is still an issue I would try baby powder, this happens when I wear some sneakers and it’s the moisture that makes the fart sound so for sneakers just throw some baby louder under the insoles and ur usually good to go
That noise is very common and it hasn’t gone away on my left Birkie
this cracked me up
If I wear 10.5 vans and 11-11.5 basketball shoes, do you recommend I get these in 10 or 10.5?
The 10 and 10.5 are the same shoe
My foot length is 10.5 ft what size should I get?
I would think 43 based on what I've seen but I'm actually gonna see how it's goes . Check out Zappos they will exchange your order quick . My foot measure 10.6-10.7 so I'ma go with 44 when I order mine
adro T Forsure, thanks!
Thank you 😊
Gizeh and boston fan!
I'm a size 10.5 what should I do? I measure 26cm
Good human be happy you should remeasure. There’s no way you’re a 10.5 and mesure 26cm. Size 10.5 is more like 28cm.
Xavier Mahan fuck you newton 10.5 is 26.6
You were supposed to wear them !
Have you or has anyone on this comment chain experienced your toes slightly touch the front edge of the shoe while walking? When they were brand new? That's what's happening to me with my brand new pair.
You could of got them a size too small. If your heel is all the way back, then they are.
No idea if you'll see this... if your heel is all the way back, then yes they're too small, but if your foot is just sitting really far forward in the footbed, just tighten the front strap (if it's an arizona).
This is my exact issue too. I’m not sure if my straps are too loose or if my sandals are too small. I’m usually a ladies 10.5 in sneakers, a size 42-42.5 in EU sizing. According to the Birkenstock size chart, I’m a 42 narrow which they call 11-11.5. I ordered a pair of the Arizona shearling sandals & they feel small. My toes touch the front. But I used the size chart on the box & it confirms this is my correct size. Maybe I’ll try tightening the front buckles.
thanks
LEGAL.
Can you help me? I got a 39, and have a skinny foot but got regular (usually wear a 8 or so) and when I walk my right foot, which is slightly bigger, turns to the right making my toenail come down on the edge even with the straps tightened. Should I size down or get narrow? Or do both lol
If the length is good when your not walking(not too loose or tight) then yes I would try Narrow. Hope it helps.
It’s hard to tell, maybe try both & see what’s most comfortable, if possible.
I have like a centimeter or two of space in front of my toes is that alright or did I get a too big size ?
I don't think so, if you can fit your thumb in front of your big toe and be snug you should be fine. You need some room for your toes to stretch as you walk.
Sell them
Thanks for explaining it. Do the narrow fit ones have less room in the straps between the stap and top of the foot? Is there meant to be a gap between the steps and top of the foot or are the straps meant to touch the top of the foot?