Do these shoes mold to my feet? The Birkenstock footbed is made of resilient cork and latex that is precisly molded to create the best possible enviroment for your feet. As you wear them, they actually adapt to your feet-and vice versa-which means that the more time you spend in Birkenstocks the more comfortable they become. Why do the straps feel so loose? Shouln''t bootarchsupports they be tighter? Birkenstocks are meant to be worn loosely. Support comes from the footbed not tightly secured straps. Wearing them loosly allows your feet to move naturally. It also improves circulation. Backstraps worn to tightly push the feet forward, preventing them from resting naturally in the footbeds. Why do the soles feel so firm? Is there a break in period? Some people find Birkenstocks immediately comfortable. For others, it takes a few hours a day for a week or two to break them in. Although the shoes may feel ridgid at times, remember that the firm support is essential for the orthotic benifits of Birkenstocks. They will become more flexible with wear. The uppers will become more supple and the footbeds will adjust slightly to your feet. If your feet are unaccustomed to the contour footbed, start gradually. Wear your Birkenstocks no more than 1-2 hours a day for 7-14 days.

Birki''s Professional Clog The Birkenstock Professional Clog is quite a different animal from he Non-Leather Alternatives line. Vegan and animal-free and animal-friendly, these clogs are made of a flexible polyurethane and they''re simply a wonderment in that they areindestructible out-of-the-box. They come in blue and black. I grabbed the blue. The blue is a deep, rich, hue and works well with khakis or jeans.The Professional Clog is perfect or moshing around the apartment or grunging along the garden, but their intended use is in the workplace. These clogs have a fully enclosed back. The tread is super-deep like a radial tire, and that gives you great grip and extra stability while standing or walking. The Professional Clog can replace your work shoe and provide great style and comfort if you walk or stand all day long. Birkenstock believes their Professional Clog to be perfect for chefs, gardeners, doctors and nurses. If they get dirty or muddy? Just hose them off! You can''t get simpler or more convenient care instructions than that! The removable footbed is contoured like all Birkenstocks and is made of a tough polyurethane that will stand up to regular washings and extended wear.

The Birkenstock family of Bad Honnef, Germany has been caring While no shoe lasts a lifetime, with proper care and periodic repair Birkenstock can provide you with years of comfort. Here are some tips to keep your footwear looking good foryears to come. During bootarchsupports the last decade of the 19th Century, Konrad Birkenstock designed the first flexible arch support that mirrored the shape of the bootarchsupports foot. Karl Birkenstock took his family''s footbed concept a step further by introducing it as a sandal to the German market. Today Birkenstock come in over 100 different styles, colours and textures. Birkenstock offers comfortable quality footwear in a wide and ever expanding array of styles and prices. While no shoe lasts a lifetime, with proper care and periodic repair Birkenstock® can provide you with years of comfort. Here are some tips to keep your footwear looking good for years to come. Avoid extreme heat If your Birkenstocks have cork footbeds, both the cork and the soles of Birkenstock® footwear can be damaged by exposure to concentrated heat. Do not leave your shoes in closed bootarchsupports cars on warm days and keep bootarchsupports then away from radiators and fireplaces. If your shoes become wet, allow them to dry slowly, away from direct heat. Birkenstocks with cork footbeds come with a light coating of cork sealant which prevents them from drying out. When the cork no longer looks shiny, apply a thin coat of Birkenstock® Cork Life.

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