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As someone who visits Disneyland semi-often, I’ve learned exactly which shoes can keep my feet happy and pain-free during those marathon 12-plus hour days. More often than not, a pair of plush sneakers are my go-to choice for all the walking and standing I know I’ll be doing. With that said, it came as a total surprise to learn that Meghan Markle‘s shoe of choice wasn’t a pair of walking shoes or supportive sandals. Markle’s shoe of choice? Birdies’ The Starling loafers. Not only that, Birdies’ black velvet Starling loafers. Talk about chic and totally unexpected.
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In a nutshell, The Starling is a stylish loafer that you can wear for pretty much any and all occasions (like a day out at Disneyland). Markle was spotted wearing their Black Velvet shoe during her latest Disneyland outing with the fam, and it’s part of their New and Resculpted line that basically takes the original and makes it even better. It features a slimmer and more elongated silhouette than the original, as well as a more defined heel. Not only is it sleek, it also offers seven layers of “cloud-like comfort,” which has made it super popular among Birdies fans.
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“These shoes were made for walking,” wrote one fan on Amazon. “One of my favorite shoes. Stylish and very comfortable. I can walk around Paris all day with this shoe.”
Another recent shopper called it one of their favorite purchases ever. “Most comfortable flats I’ve ever owned and they go with everything,” they wrote. “Worth every penny. Wish I could get back all the money I spent on Tory Burch flats to buy these instead.”
One reviewer even said it kept their feet happy throughout an entire concert. As they wrote in their review, “Fits like a glove, nice cushioning and the leather is smooth. Stood for a three-hour concert and my feet and legs felt pretty good at the end! Not bad for a grandma!”
While I obviously can’t speak for Markle herself, I wouldn’t be surprised if she considered Birdies one of her favorite brands. In fact, she recently wore a pair for her feature on People. Clearly, there’s something extra special about these shoes, it even has this shopping editor curious to try a pair.
Fortunately, getting your feet into the shoe’s seven layers of cloud-like cushioning is more affordable than ever. Right now, you can snag the very same pair Markle was seen wearing for less than $100 at Amazon and Zappos. Sizes are selling fast, so be sure to snag yours while you still can.
Before you go, check out our list of the best shoes to wear at Disneyland.
