Special orders
of BIRKENSTOCK:


The perfect width,
the perfect length
for every foot.
For generations it
has been BIRKENSTOCK's
specialty to provide
orthopaedically correct
footwear.
Further information here.





Did you know,...


-...that BIRKENSTOCK
developed the first
deep cork-footbed
worldwide?



 

Birkenstock is the shoe of the year

The traditional brand won the Drapers Award 2004 in London
Vettelschoß/London, November 25th 2004. The traditional brand Birkenstock won the Drapers Award 2004 in the category of ”The best shoe of the year“. The well-known fashion magazine Drapers Record from London, has handed on Tuesday the great demanded Award in famous Grosvenour House in London.
Final nominees with Birkenstock were shoe brands Azor, Bronx, Fly London, Gabor, Irregular Choise and Rieker. This award prizes the best fashion retailer in UK and Ireland for their achievement. Robert Lusk, CEO and owner of the company Central Trade Ltd, London, who is a long term distribution partner of Birkenstock Orthopädie GmbH & Co.KG, Vettelschoss, and Fern Wharmby, Head of Retail at Central Trade have received the greatly demanded award.
”We are proud to receive this award in this magnificent event" said Bernd Hillen, brand manager at Birkenstock. "The market in UK was developed very positive in past few years. This product Birkenstock is now accepted not only because of its function but also established as Casual footwear.“ said Bernd Hillen.
”This huge popularity for our products in UK market makes us very happy. And the award shows that a traditional brand can have a world wide success even if it is made in Germany. It is also a great honour to receive this award because of our strong competitors“ Last year's winner was, Puma.




THE DRAPERS AWARDS 2004
FOOTWEAR BRAND OF THE YEAR
BIRKENSTOCK

   
High quality
workmanship of
the buckles:


Each buckle is
protected against
corrosion with
baked-on enamel
so that they can
withstand heavy
stress and strains
for many years...





The sole:

BIRKENSTOCK´s soles
are very shock
absorbing,
extraordinary flexible
and extremely
lightweight...