Birkenstocks - Comfortable Sandals That Are Good For Your Back
Helen Walters
Do you know where the term "footbed" comes from? Most people
have no idea that the term originated with the revolutionary
sandal maker Konrad Birkenstock a 19th century shoemaker from
Germany. Before Birkenstock shoes were all made with completely
flat soles and had no arch support. They developed a revolution
in shoe making by designing footwear that matched the actual
shape of a person's foot.
Initially their idea was sold as an insert to be used in other
shoes that had no shape. Their company took off as a major
manufacturer of orthopedic inserts. They were called "footbed
supports" and the term 'footbed' became a legal trademark of the
Birkenstock company.
As time went by they realized that their novel footbed support
concept could be extended into different types of footwear that
they could make themselves. The original sandals they developed
were intended to give the wearer a near barefoot experience
while still providing fantastic support and protection of the
wearer's sole. Little did they realize how much of a revolution
they would create in the shoe and footwear industry.
People quickly found that not only were they comfortable, but
they also helped greatly with many foot and back problems by
providing the arch support and proper fit that had been missing
in shoes and sandals to that point. Today Birkenstock sandals
and other footwear are frequently 'prescribed' by podiatrists as
part of normal care for people with foot, lower leg, and back
problems. In particular the 'heel-less sandals' are known to
greatly strengthen and tone calf muscles.
>From their humble beginnings as simple shoemakers, Birkenstocks
have become producers of some of the most recognized shoes and
sandals in the world. They are available in hundreds of styles,
materials and colours that will suit just about anyone's needs
and personality. And they have done it by sticking to their
basic philosophy: make them comfortable and make them last.
About the author:
http://www.birkenstock-sandals-and-clogs.com provides in depth
information and reviews on
Sandals and most other
Do you know where the term "footbed" comes from? Most people
have no idea that the term originated with the revolutionary
sandal maker Konrad Birkenstock a 19th century shoemaker from
Germany. Before Birkenstock shoes were all made with completely
flat soles and had no arch support. They developed a revolution
in shoe making by designing footwear that matched the actual
shape of a person's foot.
Initially their idea was sold as an insert to be used in other
shoes that had no shape. Their company took off as a major
manufacturer of orthopedic inserts. They were called "footbed
supports" and the term 'footbed' became a legal trademark of the
Birkenstock company.
As time went by they realized that their novel footbed support
concept could be extended into different types of footwear that
they could make themselves. The original sandals they developed
were intended to give the wearer a near barefoot experience
while still providing fantastic support and protection of the
wearer's sole. Little did they realize how much of a revolution
they would create in the shoe and footwear industry.
People quickly found that not only were they comfortable, but
they also helped greatly with many foot and back problems by
providing the arch support and proper fit that had been missing
in shoes and sandals to that point. Today Birkenstock sandals
and other footwear are frequently 'prescribed' by podiatrists as
part of normal care for people with foot, lower leg, and back
problems. In particular the 'heel-less sandals' are known to
greatly strengthen and tone calf muscles.
>From their humble beginnings as simple shoemakers, Birkenstocks
have become producers of some of the most recognized shoes and
sandals in the world. They are available in hundreds of styles,
materials and colours that will suit just about anyone's needs
and personality. And they have done it by sticking to their
basic philosophy: make them comfortable and make them last.
About the author:
http://www.birkenstock-sandals-and-clogs.com provides in depth
information and reviews on
Sandals and most other
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