No part of the body is subject to more stress and strain in the course of a lifetime than the foot. Our feet bear all of the body's weight. They keep the body in balance. Cushion the shocks.

That is why it is important to take care of your feet. Birkenstock invented the world's first contoured cork and latex footbed. The shape of the Original Birkenstock Footbed enables body weight to be distributed evenly over the whole foot, providing it with optimal support.

As you may or may not know, your foot has four arches (the medial, lateral, metatarsal and transverse, to be precise). Take a look at a Birkenstock footbed. The rolling contours you see support each and every arch of your foot. along with all twenty-six bones, fifty-six ligaments and eight major muscles that also reside in the human foot. Think about what your footprint looks like in the sand. Then look at the Birkenstock footbed. Starting to get the picture?

For those who spend a lot of time on their feet, our shoes and sandals have set the standard for comfort, support and function for decades. The Birkenstock reputation for comfort comes from their unique, flexible and fully repairable footbed. A standard design in the entire collection, the Birkenstock footbed follows the contours of a healthy foot and renders feet in their natural walking position. From old favorites in fresh colors to new styles and materials, our latest Birkenstock collection offers the best in functional, comfortable footwear.

There's no better way to keep both feet on the ground.