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the starling

Black Velvet

FONT TYPE | Block

THREAD COLOR | Dark Gray

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PERMITTED CHARACTERS

If you select our Block or Script font style: we recommend either putting your first initial on both shoes OR your first initial on the right shoe and last initial on the left shoe. If you select our Monogram font style: we recommend following the cadence of a traditional monogram with first initial, last initial, and middle initial. Alphabetical letters will automatically uppercase. Input is currently limited to the following characters: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

FINAL SALE All personalized items are final sale and will take up to 3 weeks to ship.

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The Starling
in Black Velvet
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The Starling

$98
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The Starling in Black Velvet

Just like the bold bird she’s named for, our Starling silhouette loves to travel in a flock. She’s perfect for all kinds of occasions: just be sure to invite the crew. Sleek and soft with a classic round-toe and smoking slipper shape, she’s your go-to black velvet flat for flying through your day.

  • Classic smoking slipper flat with 8 mm heel
  • Our Starling black velvet flats are rated five-star fabulous by 15,000+ women
  • Crafted of luxurious vegan velvet
  • No-slip rubber sole for indoor + outdoor wear
  • 7 layers of cloud-like comfort in every footbed
  • Due to the nature of velvet, color variances may appear in this textured fabric depending on the angle captured and source of light

The Starling in Black runs true to size. If you have a narrow foot or are in between sizes, we recommend going down a half size.

  • Free Shipping + Returns on all U.S. Orders.
  • We offer a 30-day fit guarantee so you can make sure your Birdies are just right. If you’re not completely satisfied with your shoes, we will accept a return or exchange within 30 days of the purchase date, no questions asked.
  • 100% happiness. Zero risk
  • 30-DAY FIT
  • 7 LAYER COMFORT
  • FREE SHIPPING
  • VEGAN

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The Starling - Cheetah - 10
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The Starling Cheetah was my first pair of Birdies. I waited over a month to decided to order them because of the cost and being disappointed with other shoe brands. When they arrived and I opened the package I was thrilled! The quality was beautiful. When I put them on my feet, I swear I heard Angels singing! Yes! They are that comfortable! Thank you Birdies for being everything and more with your... Read more
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STARLING performance! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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The Starling Birdies are so comfortable that I own them in multiple colors. Felt so confident about those that the first time I wore them was for a full day of walking around the city, and they did not disappoint! Perfect sizing, no break in time and so very stylish!
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This was my first pair of Birdies. I was surprised at the quality and comfort of the inner lining. The navy suede is luscious and perfect for my fall wardrobe. I'll be back Birdies!
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Gorgeous color, more wides please!
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The Golden Oak color is just gorgeous! It’s a deep honey color, lighter than it looks in the photos. So glad it’s been added to the very few colors offered in wide sizes—add more colors please! I had to size up a half size as the suede was still too snug around the ball of my foot in my regular 8W, but the exchange was super easy and my new 8.5W pair is great.
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The Starling - Taupe Leather - 8.5
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Love love love the shoe! It was a bit big so I exchange for an 8. Exchange process was simple and efficient! The shoes feel wonderful and do not seem to need any breaking in.
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