For a lower sandal with a backstrap, begin with Taos Big Time. For a defined footbed and two buckles, compare Birkenstock Arizona. Taos Perfect is a lower, open-back alternative with a toe loop. Pikolinos Gomera adds a higher wedge for someone who prefers that shape.
For travel, choose the fit you can comfortably walk and turn in. A long sightseeing day is a poor time to find out that a strap rubs or a toe loop bothers you. Try the pair indoors first, then build up to longer walks once you decide to keep it.
| Your preference | What to compare |
|---|---|
| A backstrap | Big Time has a padded back collar and two hook-and-loop closures. Taos lists a 3/4-inch heel. |
| A shaped base | Arizona Birko-Flor has a cork-latex footbed, two buckle straps and an open heel. The upper is synthetic, not leather. |
| A toe loop | Perfect has a leather toe loop and adjustable strap over a padded cork-latex midsole. Its heel is open. |
| A higher wedge | Gomera W0K-0827C1 has a buckle, cushioned insole and 6 cm (2.36-inch) wedge. It has no backstrap. |
| A demanding route | Check the surface and activity. These casual choices are not a tested hiking, wet-trail or protective-footwear shortlist. |
Shop this guide: Taos Big Time · Arizona Birko-Flor · Taos Perfect · Pikolinos Gomera
$154.95
Pictured in Black. A backstrap and padded collar with hook-and-loop adjustment give you a different heel fit from a slide. Black sizes 7, 8, 9 and 10 were available. The foam-over-polyurethane footbed is not a cork footbed.
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$117.95
Pictured in Black. Two adjustable buckles sit above a shaped cork-latex footbed. Black EU 35 through 40 were available. Confirm the supplied width because this listing has no separate width selector.
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$174.95
Pictured in Coral with an open heel and buckle. Its 6 cm wedge makes this a different choice from the lower Big Time. Compare it for casual outings if you already like walking in wedges. Coral EU 36 through 40 were available.
Choose your sizePrices and pictured-color sizes were checked September 6, 2026. The product page shows the current selection; online availability does not confirm stock at a particular store.
$149.95: Taos Perfect has a leather toe loop, hook-and-loop strap and padding above a cork-latex midsole. At our check, Black sizes 7, 8, 9 and 10 and Tan sizes 8, 9 and 10 were available. Walk and turn before deciding whether you like the contact around the toe.
If you want a heel strap, compare Taos Trulie or Trophy 2 with Big Time. Trulie's cork-polyurethane footbed and higher shape are different again. The Birkenstock versus Taos comparison explains why the brand name alone does not tell you how a sandal feels.
Stand with your foot centred on the base, then adjust the upper. Your heel and toes should stay within the edges. Walk at your usual pace and turn in both directions. Try another fit if a strap presses painfully, the arch creates a pressure point or you keep gripping to hold the sandal on.
An adjustable strap changes the upper, not the width of the footbed. Use the Birkenstock sizing guide or Taos sizing guide for the exact brand. If a foot condition is driving the purchase, our Birkenstock and plantar-fasciitis guide keeps shoe features separate from treatment claims.
A Boston clog covers the toes but remains open at the back. It is a different casual option, not a secure closed shoe for every route. Check your plans for trails, water, uneven terrain and any activity that requires covered toes before packing.
For men's styles, compare the Pikolinos Men's Tarifa with the sizes currently offered in Arizona. Use each model's own sizing guidance. A unisex product title does not mean the pictured colour is available in every men's size.
It needs to stay with your foot, feel comfortable at the straps and underfoot, and suit your route. Test walking and turning. A casual sandal is not automatically suitable for hiking, wet surfaces or an activity requiring toe protection.
Arizona has two buckle straps. Big Time has two hook-and-loop closures and a backstrap. Perfect has a toe loop and an adjustable hook-and-loop strap. Gomera W0K-0827C1 uses a buckle. Adjustment does not change footbed length or width.
Do not assume that any sandal here accepts a replacement footbed. The Taos brand name does not establish removable construction for Big Time, Perfect or Trulie. Confirm the exact sandal and insert with your orthotic provider before buying.
Use the brand size and width guide and keep your foot within the footbed edges, with space at the front and back. Buckles should hold comfortably without squeezing. Do not automatically size down or transfer a clog heel-gap rule to Arizona.
Try one if open-back styles move around or make you grip with your toes. Big Time has a backstrap and padded back collar; Arizona and Perfect are open at the back. A backstrap still needs a comfortable fit and does not guarantee suitability for every route.
No. The Gomera W0K-0827C1 shown here has a 6 cm, or 2.36-inch, wedge and an open heel. Compare it with the lower Big Time if heel height and how the sandal stays on matter to your walking plans.
Try both sandals indoors while you decide on the fit. Once you keep them, start with shorter walks before relying on them for a long day. Do not expect painful straps or the wrong footbed size to become comfortable simply through wear.
Sources: Birkenstock fit guide · Arizona Black details · Taos Big Time details · Taos Perfect details · Taos Trulie details · Gomera W0K-0827C1 details
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