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Just about everybody's heard of Birkenstock, but did you realize that the Birkenstock family began making footwear in Germany over 230 years ago? We all know of their reputation for producing healthy sandals, but you might be surprised at how many special qualities Birkenstocks actually can lay claim to. Firstly, as opposed to regular shoes which raise the heel, the Birkenstock footbed includes a neutral heel cup to support the foot in its optimal position, reducing stress on the ball of the foot. The raised heel can result in conditions like metatsalgia, which we'll discuss later on. Also featured on the footbed is what's called a 'toe bar'. This lets the toes naturally grip the footbed, and combined with the flexible nature of the sole, encourages a form of natural exercise for the foot. Cork and jute, two natural materials, are incorporated into the construction of the footbed. The fact that the footwear matches the natural configuration of the human foot is one of the main precepts behind the Birkenstock concept. Naturally, it follows that they are available in narrow and wide widths to accommodate the majority of feet. The Birkenstock footbed is highly contoured in order to reflect the shape of the human foot. The footbed also comes in a soft version, containing an extra layer of foam, for those who prefer a more cushioned feel than the regular Birkenstock footbed provides. There's a high-arch footbed offered in some Birkenstock styles for people whose feet require that extra arch support. Birkenstocks give the foot space to breathe and spread out. Disorders like claw toe or hammer toe benefit from this extra room. Also useful in treating or preventing the previously mentioned metatarsalgia, which is pain and inflammation in the ball of the foot. Additionally, Morton's neuroma, a condition where a nerve in the foot is being compressed excessively between the bones, is also frequently prevented or treated by roomier footwear. Birks now offer a lot of choices. No longer are we living in the days when Birkenstock only offered a couple of styles of sandal, which everyone recognized as Birks. The Birkenstock brand now covers a number of different lines of shoes, boots, and of course, sandals. There are so many choices that anybody can find the perfect match for their footwear style and needs. Of course there are the time-honored Birkenstock offerings, but additionally you have the stylish removable insole Footprints, the comfortable and fashion-forward Tatami and Papillo, the work-oriented Alpro line and the whimsical Birki's. [http://copytaste.com/y7499 http://www.happyfeet.com/Birkenstock ] In conclusion, the traditional, long lasting quality that goes into Birkenstocks assures that they'll be looking good for a long time - but when they finally do start to show a little age, they can be fixed up to look just like new again. If you don't have an authorized Birkenstock repair shop near you, you can find many mail order repair facilities on the Internet. Although Birkenstocks are available in most cities and online, in recent years the online shoe store of Happy Feet Plus has emerged as the place with the largest selection of Birkenstock shoes, sandals and clogs in America. The Web Site is happyfeet.com. [http://raul62ton.artician.com/portfolio/The-Birkenstock-shoe-difference/ See the latest Birkenstocks ]
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