I never owned a pair of Birkenstocks before and now I see why the shoe is so popular. I usually wear a size 9 or 9.5, but I tried a 9 on in a store and they were way too big. I purchased this shoe in a size 8 narrow and they a tad small (my toes are right up against the raised edge which is kind of uncomfortable), which is why I give them a 4 instead of a five.

Besides that everything else about them is great! The straps adjust well. Other reviewers mentioned that the area on the inside of the shoe where the back strap ends irritates their foot. I noticed this at first too but after some adjusting of the other straps it's not a problem for me. The supports in the sole make them super comfy to walk around in. They feel (and are) really sturdy and high-quality. I've had them only for about a month now but definitely plan to keep them for years, so definitely worth the steep price!