Is it better to go up or down a size with Birkenstocks?
Is it better to go up or down a size with Birkenstocks?
If are unsure about your size, we recommend choosing the next size up, as feet expand slightly during the day.
What size should I get in Birkenstocks?
You can determine your Birkenstock size by adding 31 to your U.S. women’s size and 33 to your U.S. men’s size. Your feet should be able to move freely without your toes hitting the edge of the footbed.
Should Birkenstocks be a little big?
You’ll want a little extra room because your feet will expand when you stand and walk. Buckle the straps starting at your toes and working up. The straps should be a bit snug but not tight. The support will come from the footbed, not from tightly buckled straps.
Do Birkenstocks run in half sizes?
BIRKENSTOCK does not offer half sizes. In these cases, we recommend that you select the next larger size. Here, that would be size 39. BIRKENSTOCK models are generally available in sizes 24 to 50.
Should I size up or down for Birkenstocks Reddit?
Please don’t size down. Birkenstock recommends a 5mm gap at the back and 10mm gap in front from the toe/heel and the FOOTBED’s edge, not the sandal’s edge. The sandal is longer than the footbed.
Do Birkenstocks hurt at first?
When you get a new pair of Birkenstocks you have to break them in slowly so that, in time, you can wear them for hours without getting achy feet. The break-in process for Birkenstocks can take 2-3 weeks. That’s why you need to commit to this process because it is time consuming.
