In a small german village called langenberg over 200 years ago the birkenstock brand was first conceived by a small independent shoemaker called johann adam birkenstock from those humble beginnings birkenstock has now evolved into a massive global shoe brand that is famous all over the world the milano is a traditionally styled back strap sandal with a leather upper it also boasts fully adjustable straps shock absorbing eva sole and birkenstocks classic suede lined corklatex footbed