I've been wearing birkenstock milanos for about 20 years. I have a lot of sensory issues that make finding the right shoe a big challenge, so when i find something that works, i tend to latch on, and birks REALLY work for me. I've always felt that the standard milano that i wear was serviceable and comfortable--by far the most important characteristics in a shoe--the visual has always seemed...well, clunky. I'm fine with with clunky if it's comfortable, but if they could look a little more attractive...Reader, these maintain the standard birkenstock comfort, my biggest worry, and might even be MORE comfortable than your regular milano style. The foot bed is a regular width birk foot bed, not a narrow, so whatever you usually wear in birks will be fine in these. I'm not getting any rubs or uncomfortable binding spots, and if anything, i think i find it even easier than usual to get my foot into that sweet spot in the foot bed. And yes, i think they're more delicate looking than your standard birk, if a little slower to put on because the ankle strap does need to be buckled every time.For newcomers to the world of birkenstocks, i should mention that birks, far more than most sandals, will only get more comfortable the more you wear them. The cork foot bed is designed to compress and mold to your foot over time, so they feel less like wearing shoes and more like standing barefoot in sand. I believe some studies may have even indicated that they're especially good at correcting for some foot issues. If the foot bed doesn't feel right at first, give them a few weeks of wear around the house to break in; it won't be long before they start leaping out of the closet and onto your feet.
I am a faithful birks girl because I have plantar fasciitis and can only wear birks. You can’t go wrong with these! The oiled brown leather birks with brassy gold buckles are so perfect for every wardrobe! They go with absolutely everything! Cute enough to wear to work. I’m a size 8.5-9 and the 39 fit perfectly! Cant go wrong highly recommend! Super comfy and stylish for every wardrobe!
One of my two favorite Birkenstock styles, in the most beautiful red leather. I will be wearing them a LOT. As in my other Birkenstocks, I go down a size, and they fit and feel great.
I wear black and white a lot, so these sandals are perfect for me. They are comfortable, as are all my Birkenstock sandals. I have 5 pairs. The straps are adjustable so you can get a perfect fit. I highly recommend them.
A great sandal to slip on for anytime. Plan on taking to the beach, but have worn them everywhere.Love the colors too. So bright and summery!
These are well made sandals and my wife says extremely comfortable. Good price for the Birkenstock brand of shoes.