birkenstock history & benefits

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Birkenstock shoes have been around since 1774, when Johann Birkenstock registered as a shoemaker.

In 1897, his grandson Konrad, in Germany, created the first curved insole that would fit in your shoe.

Karl, in 1954, joined his grandfather Konrad and later in 1964, he developed the Madrid sandal.

Margot Fraser in 1966 discovered her first pair of Birkenstocks while visiting Germany and was impressed by the fact that they alleviated her foot pain.

Her husband, an importer, helped Margot bring the product to the States. She became the exclusive distributor in the USA.

By the start of the 1980’s, the name Birkenstock became known all over the United States. Birkenstock USA celebrated its 30th year in the country in 1996, boasting of up to 300 color and style combinations of shoes, sandals and clogs.

1999, this company was supplying shoes all over the world.

So many people with foot problems wear only Birkenstocks and find that they are the best for them.

Some of the foot problems alleviated by wearing Birkenstocks are pain in the ball of the foot, toe ailments and sore feet resulting from the wearing improper shoes.

These wonderful shoes are now world known for quality, durability, comfort and great styles.

They come in a shoe, a clog, a sandal and in various colors and styles.

Since they are made from quality materials, they will last for years.

Finding these shoes is not a problem. You can purchase them in most health food stores, order them on line from HappyFeet.com, from your local shoe store and many malls will have a Birkenstock shoe store.

Try to avoid getting these shoes wet, as it may hurt the leather making it hard and brittle. Fortunately there are products to protect and restore leather.

If you notice that the cork in the shoe is chipped, you can take them to a Birkenstock repair person to have it fixed.

The soles on these shoes can be replaced as needed, but it’s best to do this before they wear down to the cork. Care for these shoes will make them last longer

When you first slip your foot into this shoe, you will be amazed at how comfortable it really is. As you continue to wear the shoe, it will mold to your foot making the comfort incredible.

Once you have owned a pair of Birkenstocks, you will never want to wear anything but these shoes ever again.