Thick yet supple leathers without additional dyes keep the leather breathable, durable and comfortable.

• Oiled leather has a heavily oiled finish; durable & moisture-resistant.
• Waxy leather has a finish applied to a buffed natural leather. Ages to a naturally distressed appearance.
• Sumatra leather is distressed to appear aged. Does not hold its shape like full-grain leather.
• Cortina leather has an embossed pattern.
• Patent leather is treated with a high-gloss, shiny finish.
• Embossed leather has been stamped using heat and high pressure to create a unique pattern or design.
• "Active 3D" embossed leather has texture and character added to traditional leather.

Cork & Latex Footbed

• Excellent arch support, deep heel cup, and roomy toe box. Footbed molds and shapes to your foot.
• Arches are less pronounced than the original Birkenstock Classic footbed.

Polyurethane (PU) & Rubber

• Very shock-absorbent and gentle on joints.

Footprints by Birkenstock. Footprints shoes feature the original Birkenstock footbed.

Development of Footprints Shoes. Demand for closed toe shoes with the features of the famous Birkenstock sandals spurs the development of Footprints footwear.

Production of Footprints Shoes. Long-life shoes are manufactured with the best material and the most careful workmanship.

The Footprints Footbed. Making shoes that fit requires respect for the human foot in all its anatomical and functional uniqueness.

Get the Proper Fit. Learn how to make sure you get the right size and width for your feet.