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.
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Amei a bolsa! Ela é bem pequena, mas cabe o necessário. Chegou antes do previsto, apesar de demorar bastante para chegar no Brasil. Parece ter uma ótima qualidade, e com certeza volto a comprar produtos da kipling na Amazon.
Perfect size for everyday use
I’ve had a Kipling bag that is larger which I use every time I travel. Still looks brand new, zippers work and it is washable. Bought this bag for everyday use. Holds a wallet, phone, sunglasses hand sanitizer and reusable bag. Perfect size and doesn’t look like every else’s crossbody bag.
Overall, the item was nice but doesn’t lock because as shown on the picture, the locks are the same buttons. I think, it should be a hole on the other side.
The bag is super lightweight and sturdy and it seems like it repels water. My wife uses it every day.
I have this bag in 4 different fabrics. They are sturdy and for their size hold everything I need. Commuting by public transportation the zipper pocket on the flap is perfect for my tap pass, it also has a zipper pocket inside the bag. As a vegetarian I don’t buy leather but, these bags are better, fashionable, compact and last a long time. Bought 3 at Macy’s and the most recent here. It won’t be my last.