Birkenstock shoes

In a small German Village in 1774, Birkenstock found its beginning. A shoemaker by the name of Johann Birkenstock started this line of shoes and a long line of family shoemakers have since continued to perfect and design innovative shoes that offer both style and heath for the feet. In the late 1800′s one of Johann’s descendants, Konrad came up with a popular idea to construct a shoe that was shaped to compliment the contours of the feet. While this idea had merit, it came in a time that a cheaper factory made shoe was presented, making a custom shoe too expensive for most. Therefore, Konrad came up with the idea of an insert similar to his curved shoe that could be placed within the factory shoe and thus the birth of the footbed. They have long since used this technology and incorporated into their line of shoes.
Then in the mid 1900′s, Margot Fraser came across the amazing Birkenstock shoes while vacationing in Germany. She immediately knew that she wanted to spread the comfort and other benefits these shoes had to offer. With this realization, she brought the shoes to The United States and began selling them from her home in California. She is currently an exclusive distributor of Birkenstock shoes in America. With over 400 styles in addition to Birki’s that were invented by Stephan Birkenstock, the main focus of this company is to provide a shoe that is environmentally friendly as well as stylish and comfortable to wear.
Most of the styles are crafted from a renewable cork that is harvested from the Oak Tree. It is obtained without damaging the tree. The tree is able to regenerate new bark making this an unending cycle. This cork provides comfort to your foot by conforming to the shape of your foot. As you wear the shoes, the heat from your feet cause the footbed to mold to the shape of your foot leaving you with a custom fit that is unique to your feet. In addition, the cork has been enhanced with the addition of memory foam. This combination allows you the comfort and health that your feet deserve.
Moreover, this innovative company has also taken into consideration the comfort and health of children’s feet. These shoes offer exceptional support for the feet of children by reflecting the shape of their growing feet. A number of the shoes found in the children’s Birkenstock and Birki’s lines can also be purchased in an adult version. Because of the way these shoes are made and the construction materials that are used, they can be repaired and or recycled eliminating the growing pile of waste that we see thrown away on a yearly basis. With their focus on style, comfort, health and eco-friendliness, Birkenstock shoes are one of the best options available in footwear today.