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Birkenstock Sandals
Recommended Comfort Shoes

I highly recommend Birkenstock Sandals.

If you normally wear insoles or orthotics in your shoes and want to wear sandals then Birkenstock sandals are a good option. They have excellent arch support which helps control unnecessary foot movement you might have and this will help stop your foot pain. They are good for general use, walking, and beach wear, and are very comfortable however if you have excessively flat feet you will probably find Birkenstock arch support too high. This will be more of a problem if you have rigid flat feet rather than flexible feet.

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Birkenstock new styles

What are Birkenstocks made of

The Birkenstock footbed is made of cork and natural latex and is moulded to the shape of a healthy foot. The footbed is lined with suede which adds to the softness, flexibility and comfort. The moulded heelcups help to stabilise the heels and absorb shock.

The leather, used in the upper part of many of the Birkenstock sandals, is thick yet very supple.

Your foot should fit inside the edges of the sandal, a few mm at the front and a few mm at the back. Your toes and heel should not touch the rim of the sandals when standing.

The original Birkenstock foot bed is available in two widths, regular and narrow. Birkenstocks are meant to be roomy and they might feel large when you first try them on. They should never be worn too tight.