Birkenstocks

Birkenstocks

Few things fit as snugly as German’s swimming trunks; however Birkenstocks sandals are one of them. With the summer now officially here, it’s time to trim the toenails and break out the Birks for a whole summer of total comfort.

Just as you can rely on Germany to go through on penalties, you can rest assured that a pair of Birkenstocks will be comfortable and will last for years. Supportive, rugged, refined and stylish, Birkenstock sandals cover a wide range of styles, offering much more than the standard two strap beefy Arizona design which has remained the same for decades.

Birkenstocks have recently been causing something of a stir in the world of fashion, in particular with the Gizeh range for women, which has become the must have summer footwear for 2010. For the men, it is still the Arizona which is as popular as ever, and has even, heaven forbid, been seen on New York catwalks with thick woollen knee length socks. Those crazy yanks eh? What will they think of next!

For the more reserved, fashion conscious Brits, a summer free from socks is the order of the day, and the Arizona offers style and comfort, great for both holidays abroad and for smart and casual wear at home. Whilst currently the über cool footwear for 2010, Birkenstocks offer classic styles which never go out of date, just as well when they are designed to last for several years.

The famed German quality construction is evident throughout the range, and will see your sandals looking great for years to come. Birkenstock sandals are some of the most comfortable shoes you will find, and the German masters of sandal design put over 230 years of experience into their shoes. With such a long history, you would expect that they have got the comfort thing pretty much nailed. However they also give incredible support, great protection for the toes, and help with stability after too much sun and sangria.

The number one choice for holidays abroad and de rigueur for strutting along the promenades of southern Europe, they are guaranteed to get you from hotel to beach towel with the utmost efficiency.

• Anatomical footbeds which mould perfectly to the shape of the foot
• Excellent arch support and great shock absorption
• A deep heel cup to give stability and prevent grit from getting under the feet
• A suede lining to wick away underfoot moisture
• A cork/latex footbed which flexes naturally with the feet
• High quality construction designed to keep the sandals looking great for years
• Birko-Flor synthetic leather uppers are soft on the feet and are comfortable from day 1
• Great value for money