How should Birkenstock fit width?

Well-fitting birkenstocks vary from one person to the next. To find your perfect fit, measure your foot length, and add about an inch. Use a tape measure and mark your measurements. Then find a Birkenstock that fits comfortably around your ankle but still allows your toes to splay out.

How to fit a wider Birkenstock sandal?

To fit more comfortably, start by slipping your feet into the shoes and wiggling the toes to make sure there is no excess room. If you still feel discomfort, it may be time to go half a size up. If you have wide feet, consider birkenstocks in half sizes. If you are still having trouble fitting your feet into a Birkenstock, consider going to a local cobbler to have the shoes resized.

How to fit the wider Birkenstock sandals?

The width of a Birkenstock sandal depends on the type of Birkenstock sandal you are wearing. The width of a Birkenstock slipper is thinner than that of a Birkenstock footbed, for example. If you are not used to wearing Birkenstocks, start with a slightly narrower width than what you are used to. It might take some time to get used to the feel of a wider fit.

How to fit Birkenstock sandals wider?

If you are used to wearing Birkenstocks with a standard width, you may need to break in the shoes a little more to get used to the fit. You can either choose to use a wider footwear insert or use shapers. Shapers are small “bumps” that are added to the upper portion of the sandal to give it a customized fit. For example, if you have thick ankles or swollen feet, you can add shapers to help fit the sandal more snug

How to fit Birkenstock sandals width?

To find out if your Birkenstock fit comfortably, put on the sandals and try wiggling your toes in them. If you have problems fitting your toes into the grooves, add some cushioning before trying to walk in them.