I have been wearing Birkenstocks for over 10 years, and have several styles.  This is the first time I have purchased a pair of soft footbed sandals, and am extremely pleased. The soft feel of the added cusion allows for little break-in time, so if you have not been a fan of how long it takes traditional Birkenstocks to become comfortable, I would highly recommend trying styles featuring the soft footbed.

Reviews on other websites state that this particular style runs big, but I have always been a 40 and see no difference between this pair and the others I own.