The anatomically molded footbed, which forms uniquely
as a mirror-image of each foot, is the foundation of our footwear, and the
basis of our success. This footbed takes the impact of each and every step
due to the exclusive use of shock-absorbing materials, and provides incredible
standards of comfort and support.
Birki Schuh GmbH was founded in 1993 in Germany by Stephan
Birkenstock, who remains General Manager of the young family brand today.
Birki's featured the famous cork-latex footbed from the beginning. It's
initial collection also featured professional and leisure time clogs made
of ALPRO®-foam (PU) with exchangeable, anatomically molded footbeds.
In 1995 Birki Schuh GmbH developed a unique method
of direct molding, which fused inseparably the upper material (Birko-Flor)
and footbed (ALPRO®-foam) of leisure sandals. The result was a highly-durable,
comfortable and lightweight sandal that was perfect for wearing at the swimming
pool, in the sauna, in the great outdoors.
In 1999 Birki Schuh GmbH was the first manufacturer worldwide
to develop a clog made of featherlight ALPRO®-cell
(EVA) – style name: Fun Birki. In 2005 the Fun Birki
received the Red Dot Design Award for product design in
New York. It remains one of Birki's most popular styles worldwide.
In 2004 Birki’s created its first adjustable
functional styles with flip-over, removable heel strap, clip-on
accessories and removable instep straps among other things. Birki's also
presented completely self-contained kids catalogs for the
first time.Through today, the children’s shoe segment within the Birki’s
brand has been a solid component of the worldwide Birki’s collection.
In 2007 a collection featuring our Soft Footbed
was launched to great applaud. Developed on the basis of an anatomically
molded cork-latex center, the Soft Footbed features a properly
sized, permanently elastic latex cushion – for incredibly soft comfort.
Through today, Birki's offers fashionable sandals, slippers, and clogs in
a variety of colors and designs for every member of the family. The areas
of application are as diverse as the styles themselves.
