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Birkenstockhistory: 1947 The specialist book "Podiatry the Carl Birkenstock System" is published with a print run of 14,000 copies. With a total of 112 pages and 55 illustrations, Carl expounds his theories of the natural gait, the so-called footprint system, and healthy shoes. It becomes the bestselling textbook on podiatry of its day. 1954 Karl, son of Carl, joins the family business. 1966 Work on the self-coloring footprint paper is successfully completed, making it much easier for shops to sell their
Birkenstock sandals beyond the city limits. The process is patented in Germany, the US and most European countries. 1969 Birko-Cork, a material which becomes malleable when warmed, is developed for
orthopedic use. Birko-Cork is first used on the cork-leather footbed bases for
orthopedic footwear. For a more conservative choice, see the Birkenstock Milano.
The Oslo is a Special Order Item.
These sandals will need to be ordered from the manufacturer in Germany, and can be
expected to arrive in approximately 4 - 8 weeks. Special Orders will also incur
an additional shipping and handling charge of approximately $3.00, calculated based
on weight at checkout.
Exquisitely elegant and comfortable. With our Exquisite styles the special features of our
shoes are made more precious yet. The upper material consists of the finest leather. When
selecting it, greatest emphasis is put on durability. The lavish footbed covers of finest Napa
leather or high quality microfiber are attached manually and color coordinated with the upper
material. The result of this master craft in shoemaking is the extravagantly exclusive look of choice
materials of highest quality. Exquisite - insurmountable comfort, unparalleled.
