http://www.viewpoints.com/Birkenstock-Milano-Leather-for-Men-and-Women-reviews Sun, 30 Nov 2008 01:30:42 GMT Latest reviews about Birkenstock Milano Leather for Men and Women http://www.viewpoints.com/Birkenstock-Milano-Leather-for-Men-and-Women-review-05c51 <p> </p><p> </p><p>I had a pair of these Birkenstock Milano shoes and liked them very much at first.  After standing and working on a concrete floor for many hours a day an an elementary teacher I began to have trouble with my sciatic nerve up the back of one leg. </p><p> They strap also bothered me some.  I have varicose veins and the strap irritated the ankle veins.  I experimented with other shoes on the concrete floor I walked on a lot and found that shoes with an athletic- type sole and Crocs seemed to absorb the shock of hard floors like concrete much better than shoes like Birkenstocks with a harder sole.</p><p>I like the looks of Birkenstocks much better than Crocs- and can wear them for short periods of time but not for all day.  </p><p>Hope this review is helpful to someone.</p>... Sun, 30 Nov 2008 01:30:42 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Birkenstock-Milano-Leather-for-Men-and-Women-review-05c51 barcher55 3 http://www.viewpoints.com/Birkenstock-Milano-Leather-for-Men-and-Women-review-affe3 ... Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:18:00 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Birkenstock-Milano-Leather-for-Men-and-Women-review-affe3 joybaptistkid 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Birkenstock-Milano-Leather-for-Men-and-Women-review-ef90 <p>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...</p><p>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.  </p><p>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.</p><p>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...</p>... Tue, 28 Aug 2007 05:25:11 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Birkenstock-Milano-Leather-for-Men-and-Women-review-ef90 slenkey 4