How to Style Birkenstocks: 7 Chic Locals Show Us How

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We were thrilled when former Racked editor Kerry Folan confirmed it's just fine for the fashionable set to wear Birkenstocks. Because we had been slyly sporting comfy-to-the-max sandals with a bad reputation for years. And now, a bevy of chic locals has put their personal style spin on the German slip-ons for Refinery 29. Check out the gallery for tips on how to wear your Birks with pride, and relish in your utter lack of foot pain while you're at it.
· 7 Tastemakers Style Birkenstocks, The Cool Way! [Refinery29]
· It's OK to Wear Birkenstocks. I Promise [Racked]
· Birkenstock [Official Site]