It’s a little-known fact that Birkenstock invented the footbed — the unique shape of a shoe’s sole where the foot is supported by a natural shape and the toes are protected by a raised ridge.

Birkenstock first released the Original Birkenstock-Footbed Sandal in 1963 ... of a work of applied art — as for all other types of work — the level of design must not be too low,” the ...

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Good things come in threes. This month, historic German shoemaker Birkenstock – best known for its ergonomic sandals with signature contoured footbed – celebrates a trio of anniversaries for its Gizeh ...