Birkenstock

It all began one day in 1774 when a German cobbler named Johann Birkenstock registered as "shoemaker" and sparked a family tradition that would come to change the shoe industry forever. One hundred years later, Konrad Birkenstock invented the contoured cork and latex foot bed, the first to follow the natural shape of the foot. Carl Birkenstock added arch support to the footbed a few years later and began shipping them all over Europe for use in factory-made shoes. But it wasn’t until the 1960’s that his son, Karl, made the vision complete and the Birkenstock sandal we know today was born. Birkenstock sandals became wildly popular throughout Europe for their health and comfort benefits, soon spreading to the rest of the world. The deep heel cup, neutral heel, ample toe space, and foot-conforming insole ensure proper body alignment and a perfect fit that gets better with every step - literally. The pliability of the cork reacts with body heat and pressure, and eventually forms to your natural footprint. Birkenstock sandals and shoes now come in many styles, designs, and colors, but one thing remains constant in every pair: unyielding, durable comfort and support two hundred years in the making.