Birkenstock, in a few lines
Birkenstock traces its history back to 1774 and to Johann Adam Birkenstock, a shoemaker in Germany. The brand owes its reputation to its cork and latex footbed, molded to follow the shape of the foot: it supports the arch and adapts to whoever wears it. The Arizona sandal, with its two straps, and the Boston clog, closed at the front, are its two best-known models. Leather, suede or felt, metal buckles, made in Europe: models built to last, which fashion has embraced.