In 2016, the company pulled its products from Amazon after counterfeits and unauthorized retailers were discovered. This makes Birkenstock sandals “stand out from the flood of cheap products that dominate large parts of our consumer world today.”īirkenstock’s blue footbed manufactured at the newly-opened facility in Friedberg, Germany in 1925īirkenstock is very much aware of the rise of illegal manufacturers producing replicas of its products.
The brand follows strict manufacturing standards and makes use of carefully selected, high-quality materials from sustainable sources. Master cobbler Konrad Birkenstock started manufacturing and selling flexible footbed insoles in 1896įamily-owned from its founding in 1774 until it was acquired in 2021, Birkenstock has stayed true to its “commitment to the art of making orthopedically inspired shoes” for more than two centuries.īirkenstock prides itself on comfort and quality. The company later decided to take their original contoured footbeds concept to the next level by creating comfy sandals. Throughout the mid-20th century, Birkenstock originally developed and sold orthopedic shoe inserts for factory-made shoes. Jessica Alba looks hot in a bralette and Birkenstocks while leaving the Andy Lecompte Salon on Octo(Credit: WENN / Michael Wright)īirkenstock is one of the longest-running footwear companies in the world, with historic roots that can be traced as far back as 1774. Lily Collins leaves Body by Simone in a pair of Birks on (Credit: WENN) Kendall Jenner wears Birkenstock sandals with socks in New York City on Septem(Credit: WENN / Instar) Since the Celine debut, Birkenstock has teamed up with goth/grunge designer Rick Owens, Italian luxury label Valentino, and American clothing brand Opening Ceremony on several successful collaborations.īelow are some celebrity fans of these orthopedic, utilitarian sandals. “Birks” first broke onto the high fashion scene in 2012, when Celine’s then-creative director Pheobe Philo sent the brand’s models down the runway in them.Ĭeline matched its Spring 2013 collection to fur-lined versions of the Birkenstock Arizona sandals, and we haven’t stopped seeing these shoes since. Their popularity continues to increase and shows no signs of slowing down. In February 2021, Birkenstock was acquired for $4.87 billion by L Catterton, a private equity firm backed by Bernard Arnault’s LVMH.Īlthough they have been called “ugly sandals,” these thick-strapped, cork-soled sandals have developed a cult following. In 2017, Footwear News named Birkenstock “Brand of the Year” during its 31st Achievement Awards.
Heidi Klum is one of many celebrities who has designed shoes for Birkenstock (Credit: WENN)
In 2019 alone, the company reportedly sold 24 million pairs of shoes. Popular styles that many sandal lovers will know include Arizona, Gizeh, Madrid, Boston, and Florida.Īccording to Forbes, the German company’s global revenue tripled to $870 million between 20. Global footwear brand Birkenstock has seen a resurgence in popularity over the last few years.
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