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Birkenstock Milano (Birko-Flor®) SKU #7242584(View on Zappos.com Classic)
Product Information:
- Click here for Suggested Sizing
Please click on the link directly above and refer to Column 1 for correct sizing. NOTE: Birkenstock® Narrow Width is an American Medium Width and a Birkenstock® Regular Width is an American Wide Width. - 'Milano' is a back-strap sandal in a variety of materials with fully adjustable straps for a customizable fit.
- Anatomically correct cork/latex footbed, crafted from cork that is 100% renewable and sustainable, encourages foot health.
- The suede lined, contoured footbed will mold to the shape of your foot creating a custom footbed that supports and cradles you each and every step.
- Raised toe bar is designed to encourage the natural gripping motion of your feet, exercising your legs and aiding circulation.
- Neutral heel profile and deep heel cup keeps the natural padding of your foot where it belongs, under the heel, distributing your body weight more evenly.
- Flexible EVA outsole offers lightweight, shock absorbing support with lasting durability.
- Dual layer Jute: top wicks away moisture while the bottom adds strength and makes resoling easy.
- You will enjoy your Birkenstocks for years because they can be repaired, resoled or even completely renewed.
- Heat Warning - Cork footbeds or EVA soles can be damaged by exposure to concentrated heat. Do not leave your footwear in direct sunlight or in closed cars on warm days. If your footwear becomes wet, allow it to air dry slowly, away from direct heat.
- Made in Germany.
- Made in Germany.
- Questions? Please call 888-927-7670 to speak to one of our Comfort consultants!
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Customer Feedback
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- 73% "Felt true to size"
- 82% "Felt true to width"
- 67% "Moderate arch support"
Recent Customer Reviews - 50 Reviews Total
Posted: Apr 29, 2009
Reviewer: Terry from Minneapolis, MN
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size adjustability is great - it's a like a shoe customized to your foot!
Posted: Apr 28, 2009
Reviewer: Lori M from St. Louis, Missouri
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Very comfortable -
I wasn't a big Birkenstock fan, I was just jealous. I didn't think they would ever fit my narrow foot, but then I saw they come in narrow! I bought them, wore them and love them.
Posted: Apr 24, 2009
Reviewer: from Indiana
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The arch of the shoe is too far forward almost on the ball of the foot. They do wear in nice.
Posted: Mar 24, 2009
Reviewer: V. T from Florida
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Great product, great price -
I could not fine my size in several stores. I wrote down the size and style and actually had to wait for Zappos to get my size in stock. I have had many pairs of Birks over the years. They are comfortable and they look good. They are perfect for the summer. They were a lot cheaper online than in stores. I feel like I got a really good deal.
Posted: Oct 17, 2007
Reviewer: Jo from WElcome, Mn.
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Excellent.
Very pleased with the product. Service was faster then I expected and shoes were packaged against getting damaged. 100% satisfied.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Dr. Martens
Additional Brand Information
Birkenstock® USA, began over 30 years ago when the founder, Margot Fraser, had a dream of sharing the comfort and health benefits of Birkenstock shoes. A few years earlier, while visiting a German resort, she had tried on her first pair and was extremely impressed at how good they felt. From there, Margot learned that the original Birkenstock contoured footbed was invented and manufactured in Germany by Konrad Birkenstock in 1897. In fact, the Birkenstock family has been shoemakers for over 225 years – more than two centuries of creating and perfecting a tradition of walking comfort.
Birki’s® was founded in the early 90's by Stephan Birkenstock The goal was to create stylish sandals that were not only good for you but also something to show off. All Birki's shoes and sandals are made in Germany using environmentally-friendly process and proven craftsmanship.
Most Birkenstock and Birki's footbeds are crafted from a cork-latex mixture. The cork used is 100% renewable and sustainable harvested from the Oak tree. The harvesting of the cork does not harm the Oak Tree and allows for new bark to grow back beginning the life cycle all over again. Each contoured footbed will molds and shapes to your foot with the heat of your body creating a custom footbed that supports and cradles each and every step. For the customer that wants a cushioned footbed, they can now enjoy the soft footbed that is offered by Birkenstock shoes and Birki's shoes. Available in a variety of styles, the time-tested cork construction has been enhanced with a layer of memory foam.
Start your child off on the right foot with Birkenstock Kids shoes and Birki’s Kids shoes. Children need footwear that is good for their growing feet. The contoured footbed supplied by Birkenstock Kids shoes and Birki's Kids shoes mirrors the natural shape of the foot, offering excellent support. Birkenstocks Kids shoes and Birki’s Kids shoes are created according to the daily needs of children. Many styles available in the Birkenstock Kids and Birki's Kids line can be purchased in the adult version.
A large portion of Birkenstock shoes and Birki's shoes are completely repairable and renewable, reducing the potential for tons of waste to be dumped in land fills each year. From old favorites in fresh colors to new styles and materials, you can easily reuse and refresh your Birkenstock shoes and Birki's shoes for year to come.
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Posted: Sep 19, 2007
Reviewer: from Ventura, CA
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Great shoe as always!
Birkenstock makes a great shoe, nothing more to say really.
Posted: Aug 27, 2007
Reviewer: from Graham, WA
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Foot relief -
I bought this for my husband now that he's suffering from plantar fasciitis. A few years ago, I could barely walk due to the same condition; so I threw out all of my shoes and restocked with Birkenstocks and Danskos, and voila! I could walk! The instant my husband put on the sandal, he could stand and walk without severe pain. Of course, the podiatrist is in hearty agreement that Birkenstocks are the best shoe to wear regardless of foot pain. Neither my husband nor I found a need for a "break-in" period. We're both high-arched and this is the only shoe we've found that has an adequate arch for us.
Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked
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Thanks so much for these sandals. It took several orders before I finally ordered Birko-Flor, and my husband was very pleased with the comfort and the fit. The adjustable straps provide further fit adjustment. We did have to order a size smaller than usual to get the fit.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Born, Timberland
Posted: Aug 25, 2007
Reviewer: Sue from Palm Springs, California
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Sent them back right away -
These are cute shoes, but the leather straps are too high and hurt my ankle bones. I think Birks are cut for men, and we women wear smaller men's shoes. The upper is a very harsh leather that cuts the feet. Maybe a suede model would be more comfortable.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: The Birkenstock Sparta provides great support.
Posted: Aug 24, 2007
Reviewer: from Virginia
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Birkenstocks are the most comfortable shoes on earth!
Comfy sandals that I wear everywhere, even during the cold winter months. These sandals are more comfortable than any other shoes I've worn; even more so than walking without shoes. I love Birki’s and have purchased several pairs over my lifetime. Phenomenal durability as well.
Posted: Aug 23, 2007
Reviewer: Josh D from Fredericksburg, Ohio
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Very happy with the Birk Milanos -
I love the color, it fits wonderfully too. I couldn't be happier with my purchase. I was concerned about rocks getting in the footbed and also the sole of the sandal not being strong enough to shield rocks that I randomly step on. Needless to say, no concern was necessary.
Very pleased and would buy them 100 times over.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Birkenstocks of any model
Posted: Aug 17, 2007
Reviewer: from IL
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Not that happy -
I've had Birks before, but there is something wrong with the foot bed. It's really hard on my skin!
Thanks!
JoAnn
Posted: Aug 7, 2007
Reviewer: Gm from Piscataway, NJ
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Birkenstock's Milano -
Excellent product and service for your money!
Posted: Aug 1, 2007
Reviewer: from Chicago, IL
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
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Pleased -
I am new to Birkenstocks. To be honest, they are not very attractive, but they are very comfortable. I'm glad my podiatrist suggested them to me.
Posted: Jul 30, 2007
Reviewer: from Flint, MI
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My son loves his Birkenstock Milano’s.
My son received his sandals for his birthday. He put them on immediately and has worn them ever since. He really likes the color and the feel. He thought he would have to wear them a little at a time, but that was not necessary. They are very comfortable.
Posted: Jul 28, 2007
Reviewer: William S from
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Posted: Jul 5, 2007
Reviewer: Mark R from Hesperia, CA
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
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Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Birks + Zappos = Happiness -
I love Birkenstocks because of the comfort and arch support. I have been wearing the Milano style for over 13 years now and find them to be the most comfortable day-to-day shoes.
This aside, I was a tad dubious on switching to the new Birko-Flor uppers. All of my previous Milano's were leather uppers. After wearing them extensively for the past two weeks, including walking several miles almost immediately in them up in Portland, Oregon, I must say they are comfortable. The leather uppers take awhile to break in; however, these uppers feel comfortable right away. The only downside is they can be a tad hot. Leather uppers tend to breathe a bit more--these, with a felt-like material on the inside, seem to trap the heat more. In addition, I hope the uppers last as long as my previous leather uppers. Basically, I wore out my soles on my previous Birks--the leather never wore out.
If this is your first pair of Birks, go for it! The price is great, quite a bit cheaper than the leather uppers, and are more comfortable initially.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: None: Birks are the best.
Posted: Jun 22, 2007
Reviewer: Eric from New York
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Awesome Sandals -
They are hard to wear for the first two weeks, but after that they break in, they kind of mold to the shape of your foot. Every day they get a little bit more comfortable. I wear these shoes in every type of weather, they’re that comfortable. All other sandals are inferior to Birkenstocks.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Any other Birkenstock.
Posted: May 16, 2007
Reviewer: Scott from Central Florida
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Shoe Size: Felt a full size larger than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
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Flat-footed happiness at a great price!!
I've always had extraordinarily flat feet, and have not worn orthotic shoes for quite a long time. I needed some new sandals and figured instead of dropping $40 this summer for 1-year sandals that I would invest in a pair of Birks. I knew they were a very different shoe than the flats I have gotten used to.
Before I bought this from Zappos, I went to a nearby Birkenstock retailer to try on the shoe. Based on everything I'd read, I thought for sure I would be a 43 Regular... but the footbed was simply too big when I tried them on. Even with all three straps on the tightest stops, 43 was too big. I've never fit a 9-9.5 shoe before (I usually wear 10.5 in dress shoes and 11 in athletic shoes), but the 42 Regular was the perfect size. Toe bar and heel cup fit exactly to my physiology. Straps fit best if I tighten them all the way down, but that's also because I have a very flat foot.
The Birko-Flor material is excellent... while the leather uppers were very comfy from my in-store evaluation; the Birko-Flor is still very soft on my feet. They look exactly like smooth brown leather, and feel fabric-soft on the inside, kinda between jersey-knit cotton and felt. I don't feel like this is a compromise on quality, although I believe that the Birko-Flor uppers might not last as legendarily long as leather Birks. Time shall tell, but I have no reservations about the longevity of the Birko-Flor.
I also tried the soft soles versus the standard hard-leather soles -- I couldn't really justify the expense of getting the soft soles. Plus, I was worried that the soft soles would absorb more odor and funk.
The high arches in the footbed still irritate my foot, but this is my first day wearing an orthotic support in nearly 10 years. I rated the 5-star comfort thinking that my feet would get used to the support of Birks.
Posted: May 11, 2007
Reviewer: Eyeenjoy J from the Johnson City, TN
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Shoe Size: Felt a full size larger than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
"Feels Good on Ya"
Ordered the wrong size (I wear a 10, but ignored the warnings about the mis-sizings). The shoes take a while to get used to. I had some blisters from walking in them the first day, but after they healed my feet never have felt better. I will never wear another brand of sandals.
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