The Birkenstock roots go all the way back to 1700’s Germany, but have since become a world renowned footwear brand, known for their contoured cork footbeds. Once thought of as a sensible shoe, the roomy toe box and thick buckle straps have more recently been embraced by the fashion elite, looking for that fresh-faced, carefree, Birkenstock-clad look. Apart from the fact that they’re so fashionable right now, they’re also literally the most comfortable shoes in the world!