Birkenstock Milano Leather for Men and Women Review

Yep... that's right.  My husband calls me a hippie because I own these.  He also claims they are the ugliest shoes out there.  I have to ask him if he's seen Crocs...

Anyway, I absolutely love my Birks and have for years.  I started my love affair with this shoe brand in high school in 1994 when wearing socks with them was cool.  I have since come to my senses and started wearing them only as a summer staple to run to the store and other daily living dictates. 

They are AWESOME and last for a really long time.  If you are familiar with Dr. Martens quality, you understand this idea.  Just like my docs are my winter indistructable shoe, these are my summer.  Birkenstocks can be pricey, but that's because they will last you for many seasons.

Now that my ramble has come to an end, I do have a warning.  These shoes will hurt your feet when you first buy them.  This is because they need to be broken in (perhaps with socks at first... it helps).  The cork bed will eventually mold to the shape of your foot.  This is what creates the comfort that you will love, but it is a process. To start the process, take them out of the box and bend them where the foot would naturally bend. 

I own dozens of shoes... too many to list here.  I will tell you that on a daily basis I reach for these again and again.  Break your Birks in properly and you will never wish for a flip flop again!