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The right footwear, the anatomically shaped footbed and a perfect fit form the basis for healthy feet and a healthy gait. With a correct fit sore feet, pressure points or malpositions can be prevented. If you are uncertain about the exact size and width of your next pair of BIRKENSTOCKS, we will gladly help you find the perfect fit - from measuring your feet to adjusting the straps.

To guarantee optimum comfort, we offer our original footbed in two widths: Regular and Narrow.

how to find the perfect size for your birkenstocks

pro tip #1

Your feet may expand during the day, so it's best to measure them in the evening.

Place the sheets of paper on the floor. Stand straight on the paper with your heels against the wall.

Measure the width: with the help of a pencil, mark the outermost points at the left and right side of the balls of your feet.

Measure the length: mark the longest toe of each foot.

pro tip #2

We recommend using a pencil or a ball pen. A thick pen, such as a felt-tip or marker, can distort the result.

how to find perfect fit and adjust straps correctly

We recommend using a pencil or a ball pen. A thick pen,such as a felt-tip or marker, can distort the result.

OPTIMUM SPACE

AT THE HEEL

There should be a space of approx. 5 mm between the heel and the footbed edge.

AT THE TOES

There should be a space of approx. 10 mm between the toes and the footbed edge.

pro tip #3

You can determine the perfect fit for your Birkenstock sandal with open straps.

If your toes touch the edge of the footbed or if they just out over it, the sandal is too small.

If there's too much space at the toes and the heel, the sandal is too big.

If the balls of the feet or the toes jut out over the edge at the sides, the sandal is too narrow.

AT THE HEEL

There should be a space of approx. 5 mm between the heel and the footbed edge.

AT THE TOES

There should be a space of approx. 10 mm between the toes and the footbed edge.

If you are between two sizes, choose the next higher, because feet are minimally greater under load. You can also use our template to measure your size.

Note: Birkenstock Footwear is made in European sizes

Women

Regular: American width equivalent C-D

Narrow: American width equivalent A-B

men

Regular: American width equivalent D-EE

Narrow: American width equivalent B-C