Ladies Wedge Shoes

Genuine Birkenstock Footprints; Aqua EVA Sandals for just $19.95; lightweight Micro Latex foam Malibu for $29.99; original Birkenstock women’s shoes with contoured footbeds and shock absorbent soles like the Cortina collection for under $130; Sumatra series like the Paris air bubble cushion footbed designs for $150; classic Birkibuc clogs starting at $79.95; large sizes including mens and womens Birkenstock 42 and 44 equivalent to size 13.5 US – free UPS ground shipping within the United States, delivered within 1 to 5 business days.

Since 1966 Birkenstock Footprints US has been the official importer of the famous German Birkenstock schuhe and sandalen, thanks to Margot Fraser who still maintains the United States distribution of this footwear.

Although many people associate the brand with hippie liberalism and the more recent X-generation flip-flop “no worries” attitudes, the design and crafting of these ingenious form-fitting shoes and sandals began in 1774 with Johann Adam Birkenstock. The trade was carried on by grandson Konrad Birkenstock, and later Karl Birkenstock, who each added a unique piece to the comfort-fit puzzle, joining contoured insoles and flexible arch support, which is, in part, what has made Birkenstocks world famous.

From medical professional footwear, designed especially for those who work long hours on their feet (like the Birkenstock professional clogs), to casual slippers for relaxing at home (like the Birkenstock noppy), their collections cover all aspects of foot care. Even celebrities like Heidi Klum and Rock Stars like Tico Torres from Bon Jovi (with the Rock Star Baby collection) have added their unique styling. Unusual children’s shoes and sandals have come into the Birkenstock collections in this way, as well as some extraordinary designer series in gold, and even sassy casual twists using denim accents, gems, studs and hand scribbled notes on clogs, as well as chic Hollywood glam bedroom slippers.

Where To Buy Birkenstock

If you’re looking for cheap Birkenstocks that are not made by the original company, we can’t help you because the knockoffs don’t offer good value in terms of comfort or quality and therefore we don’t recommend them.

The original designs have been engineered during more than 200 years of expert shoemaking development and that’s not something you can imitate and then sell for half price.

When it comes to buying genuine clogs, sandals, and shoes, for women and men, we suggest buying directly from the US Birkenstock Footprints official online store called birkenstockusa or the German site birkenstock.de or the many retail outlets that are in your region and carry the official brand name items that offer the highest quality products and the latest designs.

There’s a guide to retail locations by country, province / state on all the official websites that have catalogues.

By the way, Birkenstock UK carries the newest line of Papillio designs as well as the Breast Cancer Campaign collections that come in pink. They also have the classic Birkenstock footprints, the ALPRO series for professionals and the Birki’s, which are some of the funkiest contemporary sandals and clogs that the company offers in bright colors, fun prints and textures with the same formfitting cork soles we’ve all come to rely on.

There is also a new 2010 campaign running in the UK called Everyman. This campaign is designed in conjunction with the prostrate and testicular cancer charity drive that began in the spring of 2010 and offers a means for the public to support the male cancer foundation by purchasing the special edition microfibre versions of the Birkenstock footwear designs, which are vegan friendly (we believe this means no animal products like leather or suede).

The special collection of Everyman shoes and sandals are available in black and brown with large sizes up to 45. These are available online through the official birkenstock.co.uk site. The classic sandals that help in the fight against testicular cancer are priced just under £50.

Birkenstock Heidi Klum Styles

For the untamed designer collection by Heidi Klum, you’ll need to go to the German site and shop in the Glamour line if you desire the jeweled slippers and signature shoes.

While you’re there, check out the Afrika series that’s bizarre fantastic, like the Nairobi slippers with the classic soles but with animal print uppers.

There’s also a Wildlife collection that has to be seen on the official website (or in a store) to be believed to be a genuine Birkenstock because it’s a high-top sneaker boot with eagles and spiders and lions – very strange, but perhaps ideal for youthful hikers.

If you need something very bright for the beach or water sports, try the Stars collection that’s made from brightly colored vinyl. Each sandal is accented with stars, however the price of these designer birks is a little outrageous, in our humble opinion, because while the neon colored molded vinyl designer sandals are funky, they’re priced at $225, while the regular Aqua series Birkenstocks, which are also colorful and similarly shaped without stars, only cost about $20 or $30 depending on the style.

For more information on comfortable and sporty footwear from other renowned footwear manufacturers, browse suggestions for Flat Shoes for ladies who want comfort and style. We also offer recommendations regarding hi-tech footwear, like the Supra Shoes collections designed exclusively for skateboarders. We also show you what’s the latest scoop on the Air Force Ones by Nike for all the men and women who train with lightweight Air underfoot.