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Birkenstock Kyoto Desert Slide Sandals, $100 (was $150)
Why do we like this deal?
Birkenstocks have always been one of the most comfortable and supportive sandals, but the brand has become more fashionable over the past decade. Today, the label’s slides are in incredibly high demand – and not just in Arizona – and it is rare to find them on sale.
Right now, at Nordstrom Rack, the $150 Birkenstock Kyoto Slide Sandals are down to $100. This is a rare deal on a pair of Birkenstock sandals that aren’t available for very long. We recently saw the Kyoto sold out, but it appears the retailer has it stocked in both the gray color and the bold shade of blue for the same price.
Birkenstock Kyoto Desert Slide Sandals, $100 at Nordstrom Rack (was $150)
What shoppers need to know
- Upper: Grainy nubuck leather with hook-and-loop strap
- Footbed: Cork-latex with suede lining
- alone: flexible eva
- Original: Germany
- Best for: Everyday Warm Weather, All Day Comfort, Casual Style
The Kyotos are Birkenstock’s minimalist take on its usual slide style, with a clean nubuck leather strap, a cork-latex footbed, and nothing extra in the way. The hook-and-loop closure makes it easy to dial up the fit, and that contoured footbed will mold to your feet over time. The EVA sole wraps things up, keeping the sandals light without sacrificing cushioning underfoot.
For $100, the Kyotos sit right next to the Milano and Arizona in Birkenstock’s main lineup, all sitting in the $100-$160 range depending on sales. The Kyoto is the most streamlined of the group (no backtrack like the Milo, no two-strap setup like the Arizona), making it a great choice if you want a Birkenstock footbed in the simplest, most low-profile look.
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what shoppers are saying
There has been a great response to both this pair and the slightly different blue version. One reviewer described what makes these (and every pair of Birkenstocks) so special: “Simple, comfortable, and timeless.” The same shopper also wrote that it’s “a great everyday sandal that focuses on comfort and quality,” and “the materials feel well made, and the design is clean and classic.”
Birkenstocks require a slight break-in period due to the cork footbed, but it will eventually mold to your feet, and they aren’t uncomfortable during the process: “The suede is super soft, the color is great, and once they’re broken in, they’ll be perfect.”
The Birkenstock Kyoto Slide Sandals are now available for $100, but seeing how fast these Birkenstock deals sell out, you might want to grab a pair before they’re gone.
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