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A hint of spring...

Papillio Madrid

Fun and colourful new Papillio styles, along with our favourite Classics are here to help us say goodbye to cold, dark nights and hello to spring . Birkenstock offer our classic Boston in vivid colours such as port, indigo and olive - perfect for those spring showers. And for extra comfort, check out Birkis and Papillio for a range of soft footbed styles. Be sure to check out our sale section, where we are constantly adding new styles of Papillio, Footprints and Birkis!

 HEIDI KLUM

Birkenstock styled by Heidi Klum was just a novel idea at first until Birkenstock supplied Heidi with the raw pattern and the supermodel went shopping for materials in New York.

Studs, beads, rivets and glass stones were pushed into the leather uppers with Heidi's own garlic press. One of the first prototypes was born on a flight between New York and Los Angeles.

Heidi Klum & Birkenstock is a partnership made to last. We are proud to continue Heidi’s popular collections and have brand new styles for 2008. And she is constantly looking for for her next inspiration, maybe even using the garlic press again!
 
 
BIRKENSTOCK HISTORY
 
 
1774
In the small German village of Langenberg, Johann Adam Birkenstock is registered as 'subject and shoemaker' in the church archives.

1896
Johann's grandson, Konrad Birkenstock who owns two specialist footwear stores in Frankfurt is starting to produce contoured insoles.

1902
Konrad Birkenstock develops the first flexible arch support to be used in factory made shoes.

1913
Carl Birkenstock, Konrad's eldest son joins the company

1925
Konrad Birkenstock JR. joins the company. Birkenstock® arch supports are now being exported to Austria, France, Denmark, Czechoslovakia, Italy, Luxembourg, Belgium, Norway, Holland, , Sweden and Switzerland.

1932
Birkenstock® training seminars are held in many European countries. Leading medical specialists support the Birkenstock system

1947
'Birkenstock's Podiatry' is published. It became the most widely read and published book on foot- health of its time.

1964
Carl Birkenstock's son Karl uses his father's innovations to develop the first Birkenstock® sandal.

1973
The Arizona, Birkenstock's classic two-strap sandal is introduced.

1982
The first thong styles are launched.

1985
The first Birkenstock® shoes go on sale.

1990
Tatami®,a new line by Birkenstock® is launched.

1991
Papillio®, Birkenstock's seasonal range goes on sale.

1992
Birkenstock® launches the first hand stitched comfort shoes.

1994
Christian Birkenstock founds Betula® a new brand of affordable, alternative sandals and footbed shapes.

1995
Birkenstock's hand stitched shoes are now marketed as Footprints®.

2002
Birkenstock® celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Boston clog.

2003
The Arizona, Birkenstock's famous two-strap sandal is celebrating its 30 -year anniversary.

2004
In England, Birkenstock receives the Draper's award as "Footwear Brand of the Year" in acknowledgement of Birkenstock Sandals and products' timeless design making them suitable for every age group, any occasion and all types of people.

2005
The Birkenstock store in Covent Garden is named BEST NEW STORE at the Drapers Footwear Awards 2005.   

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BREAST CANCER CAMPAIGN

Birkenstock UK customers help raise over £25,000 to help the fight against breast cancer by purchasing our limited edition hot pink patent Madrid this summer.

Your donation will help Breast Cancer Campaign by funding exceptional research that helps people like Kirste, who was diagnosed in 2005. Kirste is now trying a new combination of treatments as part of a clinical trial that is linked to research funded by this campaign. The results of this trial could ultimately lead to improved chances of survival for thousands of women. None of this would be possible without your support.

Breast Cancer is a disease that will affect one in nine women in their lifetime. Each year, around 45,000 women are diagnosed and around 12,000 die. Breast Cancer Campaign funds innovative world-class research to understand how breast cancer develops, leading to improved diagnosis, treatment, prevention and cure.

Once again, thank you for all of your support - and stay tuned for the 2010 Breast Cancer Campaign hot pink patent Birkenstock.