about the brand
Consciously healthy, effortlessly chic, BIRKENSTOCK creates elevated, comfortable shoes informed by tradition and history--and made with heritage craftsmanship. At the heart of every BIRKENSTOCK design is the brand's anatomical footbed for happy, healthy feet and all-day comfort. And for more than 200 years, BIRKENSTOCK has led the way in sophisticated footwear for men, women, and kids that is as classic as it is modern and as trend-forward as it is timeless. Not only does BIRKENSTOCK create shoes that are good for you, but the brand works to ensure that its shoes and its business practices are also good for people and the planet. With its commitment to meeting stringent social and environmental standards, the company has, since 1774, worked to embrace what is now known as "corporate social responsibility." By using natural, renewable materials, like cork and jute, as well as quality craftsmanship, BIRKENSTOCK shoes are naturally durable. And thanks to the brand's vertical integration, it can tightly monitor its business practices and those of its partners for ethical conduct. Further, the company takes an active role to help solve the challenges facing society--enabling the brand to help create a better world for future generations.
Uncomfortable for narrow feet
I wanted to love these, but I couldn’t even walk across my bedroom. But I do have super narrow feet so take that into consideration.