Bamboo Lining

Bamboo is a natural material that thrives ecologically and is 100% biodegradable. Ara’s bamboo linings are soft to your feet, breathable, provide up to 60% greater moisture absorption, dry up to 20% quicker than cotton, and have unique anti-bacterial properties.

Fusion4

The multizone HiFlex knitted uppers of the Fusion 4 collection feature flexible zones that allow the shoe, and your foot, to flex at all the right spots, including at the ball of your foot and various pressure points.

Dynergy Soles

Ara Dynergy soles feature overlapping 3D waves configured specifically for superior shock absorption. The double cushioning distributes and reduces impact, transferring the energy of impact back into momentum with every step.

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Ara Fit Details

This shoe is a standard width and suitable for people with regular width feet.

This shoe runs true to size. We recommend sticking with your usual size.

This shoe provides pretty advanced support features, such as longitudinal, metatarsal and transverse arch support, heel cup and a contoured footbed.

Ara Size Guide

How to find your size

Step 1

Stand on a level floor with your heel up against the wall or straight edge.

Step 2

Place a ruler or measuring tape on the floor under your foot or alongside it, with your heel at 0cm.

Step 3

Measure the length of your foot from your heel to the end of your longest toe (yes, even if it's your second toe).

Step 4

Measure both feet and go with the length of your longest foot if they are different. If you are in between sizes, we recommend going for the larger size.

Step 5

Check out the size charts below to find your size. All sizes listed are either in US or EU, depending on the brand.
Ara Size Guide

Most Birkenstock styles are available in 'regular' or 'narrow' width.

Narrow width is suitable for narrow to slender feet.

Regular width is suitable for normal to wide feet.

If you already own a pair of Birkenstocks or are trying them on in store - check out the little foot symbol on the footbed. If the foot is coloured in, it's a narrow (N). If it's just an outline of a foot, it's a regular (R).