TWO AND A HALF CENTURIES OF TRADITION.
As we celebrate the 250-year milestone of BIRKENSTOCK, we look back at the remarkable journey from a humble shoemaker’s workshop to a global icon. This journey not only honours BIRKENSTOCK's deep-rooted tradition but also celebrates its rich design heritage and underscores its profound cultural relevance.
The success of BIRKENSTOCK is rooted in its commitment to the art of making orthopedically inspired shoes. Over the centuries, it has built up a wealth of unparalleled experience that it has passed down from one generation to the next, with each generation cultivating and further expanding this knowledge.
THE BIRTH OF AN ICON.
For decades, BIRKENSTOCK has influenced subcultures, inspired leading designers and resonated with individuals around the world, but it all started with one man and his commitment to his craft. The shoemaker was Johann Adam Birkenstock. The year was 1774.
THE FOOTBED TAKES ITS FIRST STEPS.
For decades, BIRKENSTOCK has influenced subcultures, inspired leading designers and resonated with individuals around the world, but it all started with one man and his commitment to his craft. The shoemaker was Johann Adam Birkenstock. The year was 1774.
HONOURING OUR HISTORY.
As we celebrate the milestone of 250 years of tradition in shoemaking, BIRKENSTOCK has also launched a captivating series of books which highlight this remarkable journey.
The Book of Birkenstock.
A testament to BIRKENSTOCK’s enduring legacy and a celebration of its continuous influence on footwear and fashion through a groundbreaking digital brand encyclopedia.
Old Mills never Die.
A limited-edition photo book set that celebrates the past, present and future of BIRKENSTOCK through the lens of some of today’s most relevant photographers.
Birkenstock.
The Evolution of a Universal Purpose and Zeitgeist Brand.
AThe first global historical study on BIRKENSTOCK which put the brand’s unique heritage of 250 years in shoemaking on solid scientific ground.
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