The Birkenstock brand has more than a 235 year history. The first mentioning about Birkenstock dates back to the year 1774 when Johann Adam Birkenstock, a German shoe manufacturer, started the business. So the family began passing it on from one generation to another. The company is famous for contoured cork and rubber foot beds which provide maximum comfort, high quality and durability. So if you appreciate real comfort Birkenstock shoes are the best offer for you.

The history of Birkenstock shoes is long and rich. The most significant years are the following:

1897: Konrad Birkenstock, Johann's grandson, invents the first contoured insole. He develops it according to the principle that a shoe is comfortable if a sole reflects the shape of feet.

1902: One more contribution of Konrad Birkenstock into footwear industry is the invention of a flexible arch support.

1932: Birkenstock seminars gain popularity all over the Europe. They are supported by medical specialists.

1964: Karl Birkenstock, one more representative of the clan, develops an arch support into a sandal.

1966: It is the year of beginning of Birkenstock shoes manufacturing in U.S. Margot Fraser during her vacation in Germany tries a Birkenstock sandals and is impressed by unbelievable comfort. It is she who imports Birkenstock footwear in America.

1997: Birkenstock shoes receive several awards and gain recognition of the footwear industry.