
Birkenstock
Arizona Birko-Flor Sandals Men
The Birkenstock Arizona Birko-Flor sandals for men are two-strap slide sandals featuring a synthetic Birko-Flor upper with two adjustable metal pin buckles, an anatomically shaped cork-latex footbed covered in suede, and a flexible EVA outsole. Designed for everyday casual wear, they offer a regular/wide fit, are made in Germany (model 0051701), and the footbed molds to the wearer's foot over time for customized support. User reviews note that while Birko-Flor provides comfort without a break-in period, it may be less breathable and durable than leather alternatives over extended use.
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Size
Specifications
- Material
- Upper: 100% other materials; Outer sole: 100% other materials; Lining and sock: 100% leather and other materials
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
The Arizona Birko-Flor Sandal, Birkenstock’s top seller since 1971, offers the brand's signature cork-latex footbed and immediate comfort without break-in, but its Birko-Flor upper—less breathable and non-stretching than leather—traps heat and moisture leading to odor, while the cork footbed is vulnerable to water damage, making it unsuitable for wet or hot conditions; handmade in Germany with durable hardware, its regular/wide fit accommodates wide feet, but buyers seeking long-term value typically prefer leather.
Verified claims
- Odor
- Buyers report that Birko-Flor traps heat and moisture, causing foot odor more than leather.
- Traction
- Handmade in Germany with durable hardware; prone to water damage and slippery when wet.
- Value
- Same footbed as leather; fashion-icon silhouette; leather preferred for long-term value.
- Fit
- Regular/wide width avoids overhang; Arizona fits wide feet better than Mayari.
- Strap stretch
- Birko-Flor upper does not stretch; initial strap fit is final.
- Design history
- Developed in 1971–72 by Karl Birkenstock, the Arizona debuted in health-food stores as a therapeutic sandal.
- Cultural impact
- The Arizona was adopted by fashion, Steve Jobs, and luxury collaborations, and remains the brand's top seller.
- Craftsmanship
- Each Arizona is handmade in Germany in 17 production stages, with a durable pretzel buckle technique.
- Construction
- Hand-assembled in Germany via 17 stages, with pretzel buckle technique.
- Break-in
- Birko-Flor upper requires little to no break-in period.
- Footbed
- The same cork-latex footbed provides orthotic support in all Arizona versions.
- Heritage
- Originally sold in health food stores as a therapeutic shoe.
- Water resistance
- Cork-latex footbed is not waterproof and may crack if wet.
- Fashion credibility
- Runway history and classic status give Arizona lasting style credibility over Chaco.
- Material
- Birko-Flor upper shares cork footbed with leather but is less breathable and durable, buyers report.
- Everyday use
- Buyers wear them at home and for travel, with immediate comfort and arch support.
- Weather and terrain suitability
- Not recommended for hot weather, wet surfaces, or hiking.
- Style versatility
- Pairs with most casual summer outfits and has fashion runway history.
- Durability and care
- Buckles are long-lasting; cork and upper need moisture protection.
- Cleaning
- Upper should be wiped with a damp cloth and mild soap; footbed should be brushed.
- Buckles
- Buckles require drying after wet use to prevent rust and are attached via the durable pretzel technique.
- Cultural significance
- Worn by Steve Jobs and featured in Marc Jacobs and Céline runway shows.
Product record
- Title
- Arizona Birko-Flor Sandals Men
- Brand
- Birkenstock
- Price
- 145 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Pair of two-strap slide sandals shown from a three-quarter front angle; visible details include matte black upper straps with adjustable metal buckles, contoured cork midsole, suede-lined footbed in light brown, and black textured rubber outsole.
- Upper strapsTwo wide overlapping upper straps on each sandal made of a smooth matte black material; each strap has an outer free end extending past the buckle and an inner cutaway that exposes the footbed.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.56 · h 0.36 (high) - BucklesRectangular metal buckles on each strap with a central prong visible; buckles appear to have a polished dark finish and are mounted on the outer side of the straps.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.30 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Cork midsoleVisible contoured cork midsole with a natural cork color and slightly textured surface running the length of each sandal between the footbed and outsole.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.52 · w 0.76 · h 0.20 (high) - Footbed liningLight brown suede-like footbed surface with visible toe and heel contours; the left (front) sandal footbed is clearly visible and shows a smooth suede texture.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.36 · w 0.50 · h 0.28 (high) - Outsole treadBlack rubber outsole with a shallow sawtooth tread pattern visible along the bottom edge of both sandals.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.68 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high) - Left sandal orientationFront-left sandal positioned in foreground, angled slightly to the right showing top and outer side; right sandal sits behind and to the left, partially occluded by the front sandal.
- Small embossed detailThere is a small embossed or printed mark on the footbed near the heel area of the front sandal but the characters are not legible at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.46 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a white background with soft shadows; image shows a three-quarter front view of a pair of sandals with the foreground sandal angled toward the camera.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front studio view with both sandals placed on a white background; foreground sandal is fully visible while rear sandal is partially occluded.
- Background and lightingEven diffuse lighting with soft shadow beneath and slightly to the lower left of the sandals, minimal reflections on buckles.
- Image qualitySharp focus on sandals with clear texture detail; no visible noise or compression artifacts in the product area.
Colors
matte black· upper straps#120D0Ddark gunmetal· buckles#2C2B2Dnatural cork tan· cork midsole#9B744Clight suede brown· footbed lining#AA855Bblack· outsole#0E0E0E- Upper strapsTwo wide overlapping upper straps on each sandal made of a smooth matte black material; each strap has an outer free end extending past the buckle and an inner cutaway that exposes the footbed.
- 02

Product
Top-down view of a pair of two-strap sandals with matte black adjustable buckled straps and contoured tan suede footbeds visible inside a darker sole.
- Overall layoutA pair of sandals shown from above, left and right sandals placed side-by-side with toes at the top of the image and heels at the bottom.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.04 · w 0.88 · h 0.92 (high) - Upper strapsEach sandal has two wide overlapping matte black synthetic straps crossing the vamp; straps are smooth with a slight grain texture and end under large buckles on the outer side.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.38 · w 0.76 · h 0.20 (high) - BucklesRectangular metal buckles on the outer side of each sandal, each buckle mounted on the top strap and bottom strap with visible adjustment holes in the strap; buckles appear dark gunmetal with slight reflective edges.
4 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.24 · w 0.18 · h 0.15 (high); x 0.76 · y 0.24 · w 0.18 · h 0.15 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.15 (high); x 0.76 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.15 (high) - Footbed materialContoured tan-brown suede footbeds with visible heel cups, arch support impressions, and slightly darker forefoot and heel wear marks.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.36 · h 0.84 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.08 · w 0.36 · h 0.84 (high) - Footbed printed marksDark printed markings on each footbed including a small star-like icon and a block of text near the arch area; individual characters are partially obscured by strap shadow.Partial
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (medium); x 0.54 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (medium) - Sole edge and rimVisible darker rim around the footbed edge and continuation into a black outer sole visible along the sandals' sides and heel perimeter.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.06 · w 0.80 · h 0.88 (high) - Left footbed text“41 265”Partial
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.48 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium) - Right footbed text“41 265”Partial
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.48 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium) - Brand fragment text“BIRK”Partial
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.34 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Studio top-down product shot on a white background with soft diffuse lighting and faint shadowing under the sandals.
- Shot compositionTop-down studio photograph centered in frame with equal margins around the sandals; toes oriented to top edge.
- BackgroundPlain white background with subtle soft shadows cast by the sandals toward the lower-right.
- LightingEven, diffuse lighting with low specular highlights on buckles and minimal hard shadows.
Colors
matte black· upper straps#0E0D12dark gunmetal· buckles#302F34tan suede· footbeds#B38D63black· sole rim and outer sole#131214- Overall layoutA pair of sandals shown from above, left and right sandals placed side-by-side with toes at the top of the image and heels at the bottom.
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Product
Side view of a two-strap slide sandal with black upper straps and buckles, a cork midsole, tan footbed lining, and a black ridged rubber outsole.
- Overall profileLow-profile side silhouette showing a flat sole with an elevated cork midsole and two wide overlapping upper straps covering the instep.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.56 · w 0.94 · h 0.30 (high) - Upper strapsTwo wide black synthetic straps with squared ends that extend over the foot; each strap has a rectangular metal adjustment buckle mounted on top and a short strap tongue below the buckle.
2 regions
x 0.40 · y 0.48 · w 0.40 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.50 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high) - BucklesTwo rectangular black metal buckles attached to the straps; each buckle has raised lettering across the center.
2 regions
x 0.42 · y 0.50 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.52 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Cork midsoleExposed textured cork midsole visible between the upper and the outsole, forming the footbed support layer.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.64 · w 0.88 · h 0.10 (high) - Footbed liningTan suede-like footbed lining visible in the toe cutout and around the arch area where the straps open.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.60 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high) - OutsoleBlack rubber outsole with low sawtooth tread along the bottom edge visible in profile.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.74 · w 0.94 · h 0.08 (high) - Buckle text left“BIRKENSTOCK”
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.50 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (high) - Buckle text right“BIRKENSTOCK”
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.52 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio shot on a clean white background showing a centered side view of the sandal with even frontal lighting and a small soft shadow beneath the sole.
- Background and lightingPlain white background with even diffuse lighting and minimal specular highlights on the black straps and buckles.
- Shot compositionSide view composition with the sandal horizontally centered and occupying the lower third of the image.
- ShadowSoft thin shadow directly under the outsole following the shoe contour, suggesting top-front lighting.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.78 · w 0.94 · h 0.06 (medium)
Colors
matte black· upper straps and strap tongues#0E0D12black metal· buckles#131215natural cork brown· cork midsoletan suede· footbed lining#7B7B7Bmatte black· outsole#0E0D0E- Overall profileLow-profile side silhouette showing a flat sole with an elevated cork midsole and two wide overlapping upper straps covering the instep.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
49 total49 reviews · out of 5
SANDALS
Nice sandals but were too big
Sandale
Des sandales parfaites
je suis déçu que vous
je suis déçu que vous n'offres pas une pointure plus petite, si c'est possible
Selon mes attentes
Selon mes attentes
Super confortable
Je porte du taille 9 homme habituellement et j’ai pris la taille 40. Cela fait parfaitement avec et sans bas.
Very comfortable
Very comfortable, bought for my husband. He loves it. Beautiful colour.
En avance sur les autres
En avance sur les autres produits semblables...
Mauvaise pointure, pu de stock
Mauvaise pointure, pu de stock :(
Très confortables!!
Mon fils les adore. Elles sont très confortables et elles ont du style.
Parfait
Parfait
Grande qualité
Grande qualité
There's a reason they have
There's a reason they have been in business for as long as they have been. True quality
Confort
Confortable
Confort
Deuxième paires que j’achète pour à mon mari: il les adore! Et dire qu’au départ, il n’en voulait pas!
La taille n'allaIt pas. J'a
La taille n'allaIt pas. J'a du retourner la commande
Très satisfaite!
Très belles et de qualités! Très confortables.
J'ai eu un peu mal
J'ai eu un peu mal au pied
Très satisfait
Livraison rapide et excellent service
Great sandals
I had a pair back in the 80s and these are the same sandal. Love them!
Parfait
Parfait
Satisfait
Satisfait
Confort
Super confortable après avoir été porté quelques fois, pour être bien moulé à nos pieds!
Parfait
Parfait
Qualité et confort
Qualité et confort
Birkenstock
Vraiment confortable.
Sandale
Les meilleures sandale
Bon achat
Acheté en solde. Très bon rapport qualité/prix.
Très bon produit,
Très bon produit,
Elles sont parfaites mais j’ai
Elles sont parfaites mais j’ai pris 1/2 à une taille de plus. Mon chum porte 10. 101/2
Extrêmement confortable pour marcher
Extrêmement confortable pour marcher
Très bon produit
Très bon produit
Pour cette fois, ces sandales
Pour cette fois, ces sandales furent retournées. Pas de confort pour celui qui devait les porter, c'est-à-dire, mon mari.
You can never go wrong with basic Birkenstocks!
My boyfriend loves them !
Super cool!
Super cool!
Very comfortable and good support!
Very comfortable and good support!
J'adore ce produit, C'est ma
J'adore ce produit, C'est ma quatrième paire!
Très confortable
Très confortable
Très beau produit
Très beau produit
It was exactly as ordered
It was exactly as ordered .
Parfaite
Parfaite
Parfaite
C’était un cadeau et mon conjoint fut très content . Elles sont parfaites et confortables !
Bon produit, par contre, je
Bon produit, par contre, je porte habituellement des 9 pour homme et celles-ci étaient un peu trop grandes. Je recommande de prendre une taille en dessous.
Very comfortable.
They are comfortable and they look like real leather.
Parfait
Parfait
Bien
Nous apprécions cette marque. Deuxième paires!
Best sandals
Excellent sandals, delivery was fast.
Too big
I thought I got the European sizing correct but no. They were huge. Had to return.
J'aime cet article. Je l'ai
J'aime cet article. Je l'ai retourné pour commander plus petite pointure.
Sandal trop grsnde
Sandal trop grsnde
Reddit Insights
5 threads · r/BirkenstocksOverall, Reddit users tend to prefer leather over Birko-Flor for Arizona sandals due to breathability and longevity, but appreciate Birko-Flor for its no-break-in comfort and lower price.
While some users are content with Birko-Flor for its comfort and affordability, many report issues with odor, sweating, and material degradation, leading to a slight overall preference for leather.
Themes
Use Cases
- Everyday casual wear
- House slippers and yard work
- Travel
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Leather Arizona sandals
Leather is valued for its breathability, durability, and ability to mold over time, whereas Birko-Flor offers immediate comfort and lower cost but may trap heat and smell.
vs Other Birkenstock models (Florida, Mayari)
Some users find Florida or Mayari models more comfortable or better fitting than Arizona Birko-Flor.
Source Threads
General consensus leaning towards leather over Birko-Flor unless discounted
Answer is always leather unless you find the others on a killer sale then yes!
u/FluffyRelation7511r/BirkenstocksView thread →
Advice to try regular/wide width for better fit and comfort
I know you said you don't love the look of them, but it really does look like your foot would fit better in the "regular/wide". The narrows are squeezing your feet a bit, as shown by the sides of your feet hanging off slightly and your pinky toe being pressed into your other toes that all have a little healthy space between them.
u/flute394r/BirkenstocksView thread →
Recommendation to choose oiled leather over synthetic Birkoflor for better quality
I say if you already plan to spend $100+ on birks just go for the oiled leather pair. The first pair is synthetic leather, don’t get me wrong it’s pretty durable but not good as the real deal
u/waterdrippedr/BirkenstocksView thread →
Long-term experience with Arizona Birko-Flor: comfort but odor and durability issues
Just over 12 mths of Arizona Birko-Flor. They are comfortable after initial break in period like all Birks. Will never buy Birko Flor material again. Only leather or suede. Birko-Flor starts to stink after a while even after a wash. They also feel cheap (which they are opposed to the leather). I've worn them through Europe Summer last year and Aussie summer this year. They got a little wet a few times, let them dry the correct way. Then they started to smell, washed them and cleaned them and I also rotate between 3 or 4 pairs, the rest are all leather and one pair of EVA for the pool. But honestly I now wear the BF ones at home and have noticed that they have a few splits now appearing in the cork.
u/Maelstrom760r/BirkenstocksView thread →