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#331
Mia Bella said:
My taupe suede Arizonas have arrived! I love the color & they're super soft BUT the straps feel a little loose, despite having them as tight as they'll go. I know they'd be perfect if I had one more hole to tighten them up to.

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I'm a true Regular width because my feet fit perfectly on the footbed, so trying out a narrow wouldn't work. I'm contemplating punching new holes.... has anyone done this?

Also, for those with Arizonas, how do they fit for you? Are they supposed to be a little loose or should your foot feel strapped in pretty well?
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Ohhh, I actually believe you definitely need these in narrow, without even a doubt in my opinion ;) Look at all that extra room on the sides of your feet. The narrow in the Arizona style is still on the wide side. I recently had my feet measured and I'm basically in between widths. I take a narrow in Arizona and a regular in the Gizeh. I am almost certain if you get narrow in these you will not need to punch anymore holes. Have you tried them on in the narrow width at all?

As for my Taupe suede ones, the straps are definitely tight and not loose on my feet. Suede stretches a lot so you definitely want these to be tight to start. If you look back at the photo of my feet in them that I posted for you, you'll see how there is no empty space on the sides of my feet :smile1:
 
#333
cookielvs!bags5 said:
Love the Beige Arizonas (with the soft footbed--they may be my next purchase)
Got the black Gizeh's and also got the dark brown oiled Kairo braided. Love them both!
Zara has a cute pair looking like the Isabel Marant Edris sandal, I ordered these too.
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great minds think alike! i'm probably about to pulll the trigger on the zara edris version & a pair of kairos and have a pair of black gizehs! have you tried on the zara ones? i'm usually a 37 in birks but zara just has 6.5 or 7.5.
 
#334
ryrybaby12 said:
I have had the same issue and mine are over a year old...thinking I need to add a hole in the strap, but my feet slide all over the place. Wonder if a narrow would be better?
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This is what worried me about punching new holes because I know the suede will only stretch over time and the loose fit will only get worse. I bet a narrow would be better because you don't have that width causing the straps to be too long to accommodate a wider foot. :yes: I just bought some Narrows and I'll be sure to report back!

schadenfreude said:
Oh girl, I punch holes in all my stuff. I even punched holes in my unicorn Montereys. As for fit, it depends on how you like them! They'll stretch out a little and soften up.
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:lawl: I AAAAAAALMOST punched holes in mine until I realized I should probably try the Narrows to be absolutely sure. These are the suede version so the straps are super soft and I know they'll stretch with wear and get worse. I'm usually way too impatient to buy a replacement for things so I cut, poke and rip stuff all the time though. So I feel ya! :D

StarBrite310 said:
Ohhh, I actually believe you definitely need these in narrow, without even a doubt in my opinion ;) Look at all that extra room on the sides of your feet. The narrow in the Arizona style is still on the wide side. I recently had my feet measured and I'm basically in between widths. I take a narrow in Arizona and a regular in the Gizeh. I am almost certain if you get narrow in these you will not need to punch anymore holes. Have you tried them on in the narrow width at all?

As for my Taupe suede ones, the straps are definitely tight and not loose on my feet. Suede stretches a lot so you definitely want these to be tight to start. If you look back at the photo of my feet in them that I posted for you, you'll see how there is no empty space on the sides of my feet :smile1:
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I just ordered the Narrows! After some searching online I see there's also a "Medium" width which sounds like it would be perfect for our feet, but it isn't available for many styles. Really hoping that the Narrows work well! I'm just worried about my pinky toes rubbing up against the sides. Did you stay with the same size? My Gizehs are 39 R and I just ordered the Arizonas in 39 N. I'm hoping there isn't a difference in sizing between the widths...these are tricky!
 
#335
Mia Bella said:
This is what worried me about punching new holes because I know the suede will only stretch over time and the loose fit will only get worse. I bet a narrow would be better because you don't have that width causing the straps to be too long to accommodate a wider foot. :yes: I just bought some Narrows and I'll be sure to report back!



:lawl: I AAAAAAALMOST punched holes in mine until I realized I should probably try the Narrows to be absolutely sure. These are the suede version so the straps are super soft and I know they'll stretch with wear and get worse. I'm usually way too impatient to buy a replacement for things so I cut, poke and rip stuff all the time though. So I feel ya! :D



I just ordered the Narrows! After some searching online I see there's also a "Medium" width which sounds like it would be perfect for our feet, but it isn't available for many styles. Really hoping that the Narrows work well! I'm just worried about my pinky toes rubbing up against the sides. Did you stay with the same size? My Gizehs are 39 R and I just ordered the Arizonas in 39 N. I'm hoping there isn't a difference in sizing between the widths...these are tricky!
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Yup, same size :smile1: 38N in the Arizona and 38R in the Gizeh.
 
#336
gymangel812 said:
great minds think alike! i'm probably about to pulll the trigger on the zara edris version & a pair of kairos and have a pair of black gizehs! have you tried on the zara ones? i'm usually a 37 in birks but zara just has 6.5 or 7.5.
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Yes I vary in size, so normally a size 36-37 but in birks i take a 35 normal width.
I tried the 38's in zaras they were big, but ordered a 36 in Zara since that was the only size avail in the beige. I hope they are not too small.
I think the black Zara have more sizes avail. The sizing is tricky.
Good luck!
 
#337
Mia Bella said:
My taupe suede Arizonas have arrived! I love the color & they're super soft BUT the straps feel a little loose, despite having them as tight as they'll go. I know they'd be perfect if I had one more hole to tighten them up to.

4zbgfuS.jpg


I'm a true Regular width because my feet fit perfectly on the footbed, so trying out a narrow wouldn't work. I'm contemplating punching new holes.... has anyone done this?

Also, for those with Arizonas, how do they fit for you? Are they supposed to be a little loose or should your foot feel strapped in pretty well?
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They are very cute. Soft footbed? I love the soft footbed. I may have to get these too!
The ones i tried on in the store were loose too.
 
#338
Has anybody tried the Granada? My newest discovery!

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Am drawn to the "Tobacco" shade here as its so loose and casual and laid back seeming, but am worried it might look a bit dirty. Does anyone have any experience of this shade??

I have no idea if its more brown than taupe or if it really does just look grubby IRL.
 
#342
triotrio said:
Am drawn to the "Tobacco" shade here as its so loose and casual and laid back seeming, but am worried it might look a bit dirty. Does anyone have any experience of this shade??

I have no idea if its more brown than taupe or if it really does just look grubby IRL.
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The Tobacco shade is a really beautiful neutral, imo… It's more taupe than brown but I can imagine it getting darker with age. I don't think it looks dirty at all but it will look weathered with wear (depending on whether or not that's your look)… Very boho rather than french chic.

I was going to get a pair of the Mayari (very underrated style) in that colour but they were out so I ended up with them in the Habana… but I amy just pick up a pair of the Yara in Tobacco :graucho:

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A word on sizing that may or may not help someone:

I am typically a 37 or 38 with a narrowish foot and shortish "yoga" toes. In sandals, I can usually get away with a 6.5 US sizing.

In Birkenstocks, I've had to size down to 36 and go with the regular width to accommodate my toes (which spread when I walk). In some models, though, I am so on the edge it annoys me that they don't have in-between sizes. Still, for those that are worried, if your toes hit the edge at certain angles -- not to worry. The Birks break down and become comfortable.

HTH
 
#345
in paris said:
The Tobacco shade is a really beautiful neutral, imo… It's more taupe than brown but I can imagine it getting darker with age. I don't think it looks dirty at all but it will look weathered with wear (depending on whether or not that's your look)… Very boho rather than french chic.
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Well I definately live in a boho town....and the Iron might be a bit masculine I fear.

Aaah, decisions! Will be heavily pregnant this summer so I need a comfy flat sandal that I will LIVE in.

I tried on the Arizona but the two thick straps looked super clumpy on me. Shame, as that taupe suede some of you have is to die for. :love: Why don't they have the same finish in each model??? :cursing:
 
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