Birkenstock Madrid Big Buckle Leather Sandal

I wanted to give them a 5 star, but the box was damaged, and the side straps appeared to be a darker brownish color like they have been worn by someone, nothing like the picture.

I seen someone wearing these shoes and had to have them. I found them here at HSN and immediately bought them. Took awhile for delivery but finally arrived and was initially excited to have them but then immediately disappointed when I put them on. They are so uncomfortable! I have other birkenstocks and don't find them comfortable but enough that I wear them because I think they're cute. But these were worse! Footbed is so hard! I did keep because I really wanted them and they're cute.

Its my first time trying Birkenstock. The sizing is alright. Slightly too wide. The leather is soft and a beautiful honey brown. However, the buckle is cheap. I would have preferred a silver or black metal buckle ( something more understated) rather than the cheap, gold and shiny buckle. Im hoping after wearing them I will find them comfortable. If not they will not have been worth the purchase.