Birkis Size Chart and Sizing Guide

September 1, 2022September 1, 2022 by Thomas Vandepitte

Birkenstock is a famous German-owned shoe manufacturer. When the company started in the 1700s, most of the footwear produced was comfortable footwear, renowned for adding extra support to the bottoms of the feet by having molded footbeds, promoting a healthy foot climate. As a result, they were offered in health stores and frequently linked to the hippies. Two of the best-known Birkenstock styles are the Super Birkis and Profi Birkis (skip straight to the Birkis Size Chart).

To provide the cushion necessary for movements that call for foot balance, Super Birkis are designed to have thicker foot beds than Profi Birkis. As a result, they are excellent for yoga practices.

Profi Birkis, on the other hand, are fantastic when you need to move around more frequently, but they are less comfortable for standing for extended periods since they lack contoured footbeds. They allow for more freedom of movement because of their high-toe bar design.

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The shoes are especially famous for their unique Birkenstock sole, removable insole, contoured footbed shape, quality materials, deep heel cup, Birko Flor, resilient cork, breathable leather lining, orthopedic insole, leather finishes, and filled-in foot symbol. It is great for people with robust feet as well as flat feet.

Before placing a purchase on the Birkenstock website, knowing your true size is critical. The following article will guide the various Birkenstock European shoes because it includes Birkis conversion charts and answers to some of the most frequently asked questions on the internet.

Summary of Birkis Size Chart

Birkis Size Chart
How do I know my size in Birkis?
What is the Difference Between Super Birkis and Profi Birkis?
How do you read a Birkis footbed?
Frequently Asked Questions about Birkis Size Chart

Birkis Size Chart

Women’s Sizing Chart (Super Birkis and Profi Birkis)

US Size	Birkis Size	Foot Length (inches)	Foot Length (cm)
4 – 4 1/2	35	4 – 4.5’’	10.2-11.4 cm
5 – 5 1/2	36	5 – 5.5’’	12.7 – 14 cm
6 – 6 1/2	37	6 – 6.5’’	15.2 – 16.5 cm
7 – 7 1/2	38	7 – 7.5’’	17.8 – 19.1 cm
8 – 8 1/2	39	8 – 8.5’’	20.3 – 21.6 cm
9 – 9 1/2	40	9 – 9.5’’	22.9 -24.1 cm
10– 10 1/2	41	10- 10.5’’	25.4 -26.7 cm
11 – 11 1/2	42	11 – 11.5’’	27.9 – 29.2 cm

Men’s Sizing Chart (Super Birkis and Profi Birkis)

U.S Size	Birkis Size	Foot length (inches)	Foot Length (cm)
7 – 7 1/2	40	7 – 7.5’’	17.8 – 19.1cm
8 – 8 1/2	41	8 – 8.5’’	20.3 – 21.6cm
9 – 9 1/2	42	9 – 9.5’’	22.9 – 24.1cm
10 – 10 1/2	43	10 – 10.5’’	25.4 – 26.7 cm
11 – 11 1/2	44	11 – 11.5’’	27.9 – 29.2 cm
12 – 12 1/2	45	12 – 12.5’’	30.5 – 31.8 cm
13 – 13 1/2	46	13 – 13.5	33.0 – 34.3 cm
14 – 14 1/2	47	14 – 14.5’’	35.6 – 36.8cm
15 – 15 1/2	48	15 – 15.5’’	38.1 – 39.4 cm
16 – 16 1/2	49	16 – 16.5’’	40.6 41.9 cm
17 – 17 1/2	50	17 – 17.5’’	43.2 – 44.5cm

How do I know my size in Birkis?

How do i know my Birkis shoe size?

First things first, all shoe size systems start from measuring the length and width of your feet.

How to understand shoe width with more parameters can be found here.
Find out How to measure your shoe size correctly here.

10 easy steps to measure your feet correctly:

Measure your feet in the afternoon.
Your feet swell during the day, it’s best to measure your feet at their fullest
Stand When Measuring
In a wheelchair, there’s no pressure on the feet, so standing up is unnecessary.
Wear socks
In most shoes you most probably wear socks. Make sure you wear socks when you measure your feet.
Be precise
Measure both feet
Measure your left and right foot separately as they’re not the same length. Take the biggest measurement to determine your shoe Size
Stand on your piece of paper
Keeping your body weight over your foot, trace a thin line around the outside of your entire foot.
Start drawing
When drawing the line, hold the pen perpendicular to the ground.
Measure the length of your feet
Measure vertically down the length of your foot tracing. This is your foot length.
Find your width fitting by drawing or with measuring tape
Measure horizontally across the widest part of your foot tracing. This is your foot width.
Determine your Birkis size in the conversion charts and convert them in EU or US sizes
Start from the measurement in inches or centimeters and define your size in the charts for men, women or kids

Take precise measurements of your feet before deciding on your Birkenstock size. Measure the distance in inches or centimeters between the tip of your longest toe and the end of your sole using a measuring tape. Next, compare your measurements to those shown in the size chart above; if there is a difference between the two sizes, always choose the larger size. Another way is to add 31 to your normal US measurement to get your Birkenstock size. You could also use this Birkenstock’s foot measurement template.

When shopping at the online shop, you should pick the narrow foot option at check out if you have narrower feet.

What is the Difference Between Super Birkis and Profi Birkis?

The major difference between Super Birkis and Profi Birkis is the addition of cork footbed molds. While both shoes are great for outdoor and indoor wear, the presence of contoured footbeds determines the best use for the shoes. On one hand, the Super Birkis are designed with contoured footbeds that support people who spend long periods on their feet.

On the other hand, Profi Birkis lack contoured footbeds and might be uncomfortable when you need to stand in one place for long periods.

Profi Birkis are designed with deeper heel cups and Birko Flor Upper, making them great for moving around. The raised toefloors and cork outsole allows the shoes to provide the necessary support needed for moving around.

More About Birkis Size Chart and Profi Birkis explained (video)

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How do you read a Birkis footbed?

The natural cork footbed (cozy cork footbeds) is a distinguishing feature of all Birkenstock sandals. Both the shoe size and the Birkenstock brand are used to identify it. The company’s products come in European sizes as it is in Germany.

A typical Birkenstock sandal will have a sizing number and a diagram of a human foot to determine the shoe’s width. Birkenstock provides narrow shoes to regular shoes in men’s and women’s sizing. The narrow option corresponds to US width sizes A-B for women and B-C for men, while the regular width is the US women’s C-D and a men’s D-EE.

Frequently Asked Questions about Birkis Size Chart

Is it better to size up or down in Birkis?

Generally, Birkenstock sandals are considered true to size, so there is often no need to size up or down when placing an order, if you have wider feet, however, always purchase regular Birkenstocks rather than narrow. Also, it is best to take the next larger size in a situation where your feet length is somewhere between two values.

What size is a 38 in Birkis?

Size 38 in Birkenstocks can only be found in the women’s section of the store. It is equivalent to the US sizing of 7 or 7½. Women with feet lengths of 17.8 to 19.1 cm (7-7.5’’) will find this to be the best fit. Remember to pick narrow at checkout if you have more slender feet and regular for wider feet.

What size is a 40 in Birkis?

Size 40 in Birkenstocks (Birkenstock size EU) can be found in both the men’s and women’s stores. For women, it is the equivalent of a US size 9 or 9½. Women with feet lengths of 22.9 to 24.1 cm (9-9.5’’) will find this to be the best fit. For men, on the other hand, size 40 in Birkenstocks is the equivalent of a US size 7 or 7½. Men with feet lengths of 17.8 to 19.1 cm (7-7.5’’) will find the men’s size 40 best fit.

What is a 39 in Birkis?

Size 39 (European sizing) in Birkenstocks can only be found in the women’s store. It is the equivalent of a US sizing of 8 or 8½ and is the best fit for women with feet length of 20.3 to 21.6cm (8-8.5’’).

Should Birkis be loose or tight?

The idea behind Birkenstock shoes is to provide maximum comfort for its users. Thus, Birkenstocks should neither be too loose nor too tight, instead, they should be comfortable enough to allow the user to walk for long distances. Generally, the Birkenstock sandals come with two sets of straps one close to the toes and the other closer to the ankles. The upper straps should be snug, and tight enough to keep your upper feet attached to the footbed. The buckle close to the ankle, on the other hand, should be a little loose allowing a bit of space for the arches of your feet to rise a little from the footbed as you walk.

Conclusion

We hope you found this information on Birkenstocks to be informative. Although it was once linked with hippies, the well-known German-owned shoe company, Birkenstock, is now well-known among many American designers.

Before placing an order on the Birkenstock website, it’s crucial to know your exact size, which is why the post above offered the Birkenstock fitting guide for Super and Profi Birkis, containing the Birkenstock Size Conversion Charts (Super and Profi Birkis size charts) in addition to answers to some of the most often asked questions about the brand.

Remember that it is important to take accurate measurements of your feet to determine your size in Birkis; Because the company is a European company, its sizing differs from those found in American shoes. Size 38 in Birkis can only be found in the women’s section of the store. It is equivalent to the US sizing of 7 or 7½. While a size 40 in Birkis can be found in both the men’s and women’s stores. For women, it is the equivalent of a US size 9 or 9½.

Birkis shoes are considered true to size, so there is often no need to size up or down when placing an order. Also, they should neither be too loose nor too tight, instead, they should be comfortable enough to allow the user to walk for long distances.

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