Birkenstock's Minimalist Kyoto Slide Sandals Are $55 Off at Nordstrom Rack
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Why We Love This Deal
Birkenstocks have always been among the most comfortable and supportive sandals you can get, but the brand has become much more fashionable over the last decade. Today, there’s an incredibly high demand for the label’s slides—not just the Arizona—and it’s rare to find them on sale.
Right now, at Nordstrom Rack, the $155 Birkenstock Kyoto Desert Slide Sandals are down to $100. It's a rare deal on a pair of Birkenstock sandals that aren't too out there, but the only colorway available is grey, and smaller sizes are already going fast.
Birkenstock Kyoto Desert Slide Sandals, $100 (was $155) at Nordstrom Rack
What Shoppers Should Know
- Upper: Grained nubuck leather with hook-and-loop strap
- Footbed: Cork-latex with suede lining
- Sole: Flexible EVA
- Origin: Germany
- Best For: Everyday warm weather, all-day comfort, casual styling
The Kyotos are Birkenstock’s minimalist take on its usual slide style, with one clean nubuck leather strap, a cork-latex footbed, and nothing extra getting in the way. The hook-and-loop closure makes the fit easy to dial in, and that contoured footbed will mold to your feet over time. The EVA sole wraps things up, keeping the sandals lightweight without sacrificing cushioning underfoot.
For $100, the Kyotos land right alongside the Milano and Arizona in Birkenstock’s core lineup, all sitting in that $100-$160 range depending on the sale. The Kyoto is the most streamlined in the bunch (no backtrack like the Milano, no two-strap setup like the Arizona), making it a great pick if you want the Birkenstock footbed in the simplest, most low-profile look.
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What Shoppers Are Saying
One reviewer broke down what makes these (and every pair of Birkenstocks) so special: “Simple, comfortable and timeless.” This 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 bit of a break-in period due to the cork footbed, but it will eventually mold to your feet, and they’re not uncomfortable during the process: “The suede is super soft, the color is great, and once they break in, they'll be perfect.”
The Birkenstock Kyoto Desert Slide Sandals are available now for $100, but considering how fast these Birkenstock deals tend to sell out, you should grab a pair soon before they’re all gone.