Information about the construction of Birkenstock shoes
We hope this short tutorial will help you learn more about how Birkenstocks are constructed and why they are so comfortable and good for your feet.
The Birkenstock footbed shape follows the contours of a healthy foot. Wear any of our shoes and you will feel how this design comforts your foot.
- Raised Toebar - Encourages the natural gripping motion of your toes
- Footbed Form - A healthful shape for your foot
- Arch Support - The footbed's curves ensure even weight distribution and support
- Deep Heel Cup - A neutral heel keeps the foot's natural padding under the heel
- EVA Soles - Flexible, durable, lightweight, shock resistant, and replaceable
- Cork Footbed - Resilient cork/latex base gives support and reduces fatigue
- Jute Fibers - Two layers; the top layer wicks away moisture, the bottom layer adds strength
- Footbed Liner - Soft suede for comfort
- Smooth Leather - All styles denoted simply as "leather" have this classic smooth finish
- Suede - Chosen from select hides, this soft, thick-napped leather is exceptionally comfortable
- Nubuck - Quality leather that is buffed for a soft and velvety finish
- Waxy - A Waxy finish is applied to buffed leather resulting in this fashionable look
- Embossed - Nubuck and smooth leather are embossed with special patterns
Birkibuc - Like Birko-Flor but with a textured finish that looks and feels like velvety nubuck
Birkofelt - Soft and Fuzzy, it offers the same benefits as Birko-Flor but has a felt-like finish Try a pair of Birkenstocks and experience the art of German engineering, applied to footwear.
Find your size - Birkenstocks come in European sizes. We've provided a size conversion chart.
Find out more about Birkenstock - The company and its history.