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Birkenstock, the footbed that changed the way you walk

Just a look to recognize a Birkenstock: the bands with the buckles, the cork on display, the shape of the footbed following the foot. For decades it was the footwear of those who put well-being first; Today it is also a style icon, brought with the socks in winter, with the dresses in summer, in the city as on holiday. OutletScarpeOnline.it Birkenstock is present for women, men and kids: slides women, slides men, clogs women, clogs men, flip-flops, derby shoes, loafers, slippers, sneakers, sandals, and for the little ones slides and clogs girls, clogs boys and slides boys.

Over two centuries of German history

The story of the Birkenstock family began in 1774, when Johann Adam Birkenstock was registered as a shoemaker in a village in Hesse, Germany. At the end of the nineteenth century Konrad Birkenstock developed a shaped footbed following the naturale shape of the foot, instead of the soles flat then spread: it is the idea on which the whole brand is still based today. In 1963 the Madrid, the first sandal with the integrated footbed, designed as footwear for foot gymnastics; in 1973 comes the 'Arizona, with the two adjustable bands, which will become the most famous model. The collections can be consulted on official website Birkenstock.

footbed Birkenstock : what makes it unique

The heart of each Birkenstock is the footbed anatomical cork and latex, coated with a layer of suede. It has a support for the arch support, a raised edge that protects your fingers, a heel cup that stabilizes the pitch and a raised area for your fingers that helps you grip it. With the use of the cork, the cork model on the foot of the wearer: this is why an Birkenstock "rounded" is so comfortable. Some models s have the Soft Footbed, with an soft layer more between the cork and the suede, for those who are looking for a more cushioned sensation.

Materials: Birko-Flor, leather, nubuck, suede, EVA

The Birko-Flor is a durable, easy to clean synthetic material with the fabric soft back. The oily leather buys a patina lived over time; Nubuck and suede look velvety; lEVA is a perfect foam for water. The lightweight and waterproof. Shearling is the lining in fur for the winter.

The slides : Arizona, Madrid and Mayari

The slides is the richest category. Arizona is the absolute classic : the Arizona Soft Footbed in leather oiled Havana, the Arizona Big Buckle with buckles oversize, Arizona for men in Birko-Flor. Madrid, with only one band, is proposed in the version Big Buckle and for him in Birko-Flor grey and brown. Mayari has the cross list on her fingers: in black, white perla and leather oiled Tobacco, also for men.

Flip-flops Gizeh

The Gizeh is the flip-flops Birkenstock : in leather Oiled Big Buckle, in patent leather cognac and leopard print.

Sandals Kumba and Milan

The Kumba in oiled leather, cognac or black, and the Milan with the strap back are sandals which remain still even in long walks.

clogs : Boston and family

The Boston is the clog closed that has conquered the cold seasons: it is taken with the socks, with jeans and sweaters. suede Tea, in the winter version Shearling, in Birko-Flor Mocca, with studs in Boston Rivet and for him in suede Tea, Stone and Mocca. The other clogs : the Naples, the Blair and theAmsterdam.

Beyond the sandal : derby shoes, loafers, ballet flats

In recent years Birkenstock has brought its footbed into shoes closed from the city. Utti Lace in suede, also for men; Utti Slip-On laceless ; Highwood Moc Lace, also for men; the loafer Highwood Loafer, also for men; the ballet flat Mary Janes.

Slippers for home

TheAmsterdam in felt, the Amsterdam Dip Shearling, also for men, and the Zermatt felt wool brings the comfort of the footbed even within the home walls.

Birkenstock for kids

The Kids versions have the same footbed in designed for proportions as the growing foot. Boston Kids in kaki, leopard print or pink, the Boston Flower Buckle, the Tokyo with the strap, theArizona Kids and theArizona EVA Kids for water, also in pink. For the boys, the Boston Kids kaki and the brown.

socks Birkenstock

To bring clogs and sandals even when it's fresh, Birkenstock offers socks coordinates such as Cotton Twist and the Cotton Crew Stripe.

Sock: Regular or Narrow ?

This is the most important question when choosing an Birkenstock. The brand produces two widths: Regular (normal plant) and Narrow ( narrow plant, in English Narrow). The width is indicated in the product name. Those who have a thin foot or usually carry half numbers are better placed with the Narrow ; Who has a wide foot with the Regular. On the length : the foot must be at the inner edge of the footbed with a few millimetres of edge in front of the fingers and behind the heel. The cork requires a few days of running in: at first it may look stiff, then it fits.

Birkenstock all year round

• Summer: Arizona, Madrid, Mayari, Gizeh and Kumba; EVA versions for sea and swimming pool.
• Half seasons: Arizona and Boston with socks on display, derby shoes Utti and Highwood.
• Winter: Boston Shearling, slippers Amsterdam and Zermatt, loafers Highwood.

How to match Birkenstock

Arizona in leather oiled with a long dress in linen or with jeans and shirt white ; Gizeh with shorts and tank top ; Boston with jeans straight, socks ribbed and a big sweater ; derby shoes Utti with a chino and an cardigan. For him, Arizona with bermuda shorts and polo shirt, Boston with trousers in velvet. A match that never fails: Birkenstock and socks colored in autumn.

Birkenstock Care

The cork must be protected with the appropriate sealant when it loses shine. Leather and nubuck are cleaned with a brush, the suede with a dry brush, the Birko-Flor with a damp cloth, the EVA with water and soap. Avoid leaving Birkenstock in cork in the hot sun or completely wet them; If it happens, let them dry slowly in the air.

Similar marks

If you love Birkenstock, discover also Crocs for light clogs, Dr Martens for another icon of European comfort, Teva for sports sandals, Plakton for sandals in cork and El Naturalista for footwear in leather naturale.

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