The Birko-Felt is over 1/4 of an inch thick, so it''s solid and tough and won''t easily tear or discover holes. The footbed and footbed liners are identical to the Non-Leather Alternatives line. The PVC sole is a stunning white with an ordinary pattern: It''s thinner and less robust than the normal Birkenstock sole, but it feels harder and more rugged.The Birkenstock Footbed is covered with a high quality suede liner. The cork and latex mould and the suede liner are able to absorb moisture which helps to provide a very healthy footclimate and enhanced wearing comfort considerably. For hippies, granolas, tree-huggers and earth friends, the shoe of choice for over thirty years is the Birkenstock sandal. This soft-sole sandal with he moldable footbed has been the premiere in orthopedic footwear since the 18th century, and it maintains a strong toehold over 200 years later. The Birkenstock family of Germany created their first shoe business in, and by, the contoured insole would change the name of footwear forever. The specially designed insole resembled a footprint, and it would mold to the foot in a natural state. The curved insole would evenly distribute bodyweight for an orthopedically advanced support. The footwear would have remained a little-known secret had it not been for a simple housewife traveling Europe in. Experiencing foot fatigue and pain from her travels, someone suggested she try the local shoe. She did, and became suchabeliever in the benefits that she imported them to America. Lucky for her, the hippie movement was swinging into action, and Birkenstocks became the only shoe to wear (if they wore any at all).

Most sandals are made to last one, maybe two seasons at the most. Birkenstocks, on the other hand, are made to last a long time. Quality materials give Birkenstocks durability and long lasting good looks. The reparability of footwear extends the life of the shoes, making this investment even more sound. With proper care and maintenance you can make your Birkenstocks last for years. Birkenstocks are an investment for your feet. Why do Birkenstocks look wide? They look wider than most shoes because the design follows the natural shape of the foot. Many hoe styles feature a narrow toe area, which not only compresses the toes, but throws the foot out of alignment. The shape of Birkenstocks guides the toes and feet into correct alignment climbingboot so the weight is evenly distributed and good posture is possible. Will Birkenstocks make my feet spread? shoes will not give your feet a new shape! Feet that have been squeezed into traditional shoes may resume their original natural shape, depending on the flexibility of your feet.

What is the difference between Nar, Med and Reg ? footwear comes in different widths. Most styles come in Narrow and Regular. The Narrow fits Narrow to Medium width feet. The Regular fits Medium to Wider width feet. Some styles only come in Medium width. The Medium is in the middle of Narrow and Regular , it fits most climbingboot people but if you have a very narrow or very wide foot climbingboot it may not work for you. Marakesh Navy/Off climbingboot White Embossed Nubuck. Nautical thong with nubuck uppers, suede liners, shock absorbing EVA soles. Papillio Collection Masai Rust Antique Leather. Simple, single strap slip on, with adjustable laces,leather uppers, cork latex footbed, shock climbingboot absorbing EVA soles. From the Papillio Collection. The Classic Footbed is the base for the Birkenstock concept and can be found in most of our original styles. The anatomically arched Birkenstock footbed is molded in a way that the body weight is distributed evenly across the entire base of the foot. Foot problems to the foot from unilateral or uneven pressures can be prevented by our footbed system. The foot is maintained in its natural shape and the natural walking motion is supported in every step.

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