Founded in 1774 by Johann Birkenstock, the eponymous brand would not see its real development until a century later. It was in 1897 that Konrad Birkenstock first produced the famous Birkenstock sole, an insole that contours and supports the foot. Thanks to the materials used as well as the construction of the shoe, it quickly becomes synonymous with super comfortable and “healthy” shoes for the foot. With a unique know-how, the German brand is now known and recognized internationally. Whether Ma