Birkenstock Men's Boston Soft Footbed Clogs

Bought these 2 days ago, they arrived in 2 days after selecting standard shipping to Canada - amazing service! I have the arizona sandals with the regular footbed and loved them so much I wanted some clogs. But, because I will be standing in these more than walking, I decided I wanted the soft footbed. The soft footbed soles are much more plush and not entirely comparable to the regular sole. They are still supportive - that distinctive birkenstock footbed feel is there with great metatarsal and arch support - but they definitely have a lot more give to them. The leather upper is thick but soft and very comfy. The leather on the soft footbeds feels a little softer and thinner than on the regular footbeds. For those who love their birks but just want something a little more cushy, these are the answer! For those who wanted to love birks but couldn't take the "hard" footbeds, this is exactly what you've been looking for.I ordered the same size as my arizona sandals - I measure a size 10.5 medium US mens shoe on a brannock device, which according to the Birkenstock chart is a 43. But I find the 43 too large, with my toes a bit far from the end and unable to grip the toe-bar properly. So I fit a 42 regular in birkenstocks. The boston clogs fit very similar to the arizonas in terms of length and width, but the heel cup is very slightly less deep (but still quite supportive), and perhaps slightly narrower than on my arizona sandals. Because they have only one strap, they do fit looser on my low volume feet. I can wear them barefoot on the last notch, or on the second notch with regular socks. But since they are new, they will no doubt stretch, and I might have to cut a new notch for the buckle eventually.All in all a great piece of footwear. I am a recent and now devoted birkenstock convert after shunning them for years.Finally, my feet are getting the support they need, and in a handsome and comfortable package. And at the reduced prices offered here, it's a no-brainer!

Shoes came with no box thankfully they were for myself and not a gift! And with them not in a box there was a piece of tape on the toe of one shoe and when pulled off left a small mark but other than that the shoes were fine!

I had a pair of Birkenstocks over a decade ago and hadn't worn them since. Saw a few friends with them and liked the style, so decided to get a pair. I bought the Tobacco color as I like it the best. The package arrived quickly and in good condition. The shoes were just as shown in the picture. I wear a size 9 US, so ordered the 40 which is the size I wear in Alegria and Dansko as well. These Birkenstocks fit perfectly. I am noticing they take a bit of getting used to as the supports are different than the Alegria that I normally wear, but after a couple days, my feet are adjusting. I still wear Alegria at work as I need extra cushion on the concrete floors. On my days off though, these are my new go to shoes. They look and feel earthy, which is exactly what I wanted. I may eventually splurge for some sandles too, but it's winter now. I can wait.

Several issues with this order that led me to return the shoes immediately after receiving them.Let me start with the pros about this order before I get into the cons…PROS:1. Color is on point, true to the listing photo.2. They arrived a day earlier than anticipated.CONS:1. I ordered these shoes under the false pretense of them being a softbed style, which unfortunately it is not. The shoe is extremely uncomfortable and rigid, not in asupportive way, and not in the same fashion as my other current Birkenstocks and those in the past.2. I ordered these as a “New” item, which they also were not. The shoes arrived with scratches (not scuffs) as well as stains (not aged leather markings) which appear to be liquid, as well as possibly black mold stains.3. The shoes arrived in an damaged box, however they were so squished into the box that the tops of them were pushed in so tightly that I was barely able to get my foot into them.4. I am typically a size 8-8.5 womens, regular/medium width, however I ordered these in a size 9W/7M (regular width) as I had been searching for them and they were only $108, compared to the Birkenstock website which was $155. They were too big, so I would have returned them anyways simply based on this, however the 2 issues outlined above warranted a return anyhow. This is not the fault of the seller, but rather an ordering error on my part.Hope this helps!

Initially it takes quite a while to break into the Bostons. However, they are completely worth it. I recommend wearing them for short intervals on and off. Eventually they will mold to your feet and they become more comfortable as you wear them. The leather upper construction is high quality and durable. The bottom traction is a little slippery at first, but they somehow get better after more wear. Great to wear in the house or a quick run to the grocery store. Very versatile and convenient to slip into.

Yes they are expensive. They are very "hippie culture". But they are extremely comfy. They are the perfect slip on shoes walking on concrete all day. I will wear them until they die - just like my last set. They alway fit well, then mold to you over time. Yeah, like a perfect flannel shirt.