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Soft sole is the name given to the special form of footwear created by Konrad Birkenstock in 1897 aims to give extra support to the sole by correspondence is closer than the traditional contours single dish. With the untimely intervention of the Industrial Revolution and the introduction of mass produced less expensive shoe a few years later, his business failed. Wisely, he changed his strategy and has changed from manufacturing Footwear production of inserts for the mass produced versions and it worked very well for him. It was not until 1964 that her little son Karl began designing and producing shoes once more as a sandal which has been named Madrid.

In 1966 Margot Fraser bought a pair of sandals Madrid thought they worked well for his feet which had troubled her since a child and decided to save America. Up Now Birkenstock was only distributed in Europe and a shrewd move Margot has acquired the exclusive distribution rights for Birkenstock in the United States. It has built the company and finally ceased to import as Birkenstock are currently manufactured in its own factories in the United States and new styles have been developed and implemented. In 1973, the Arizona sandal was introduced and quickly became one of the most famous footwear ever designed and manufactured. Sandals and shoes were the main products and patented integrated soft-soled Birkenstock them have become favorites sandals and brand remains very popular today.

Other names advertise themselves as a Birkenstock or offer the flexible insole sole in their products and they are genuine products. Margot said that what the company was enlarged to allow some companies that could match Birkenstock high standards in design and manufacturing to produce the licensed products. Among these successful companies are Tatami, Papillio, Footprints, New Walk, and Alpro Betula sandals are creating sandals, clogs and shoes based on the original Birkenstock creations.

Alpro shoes is another licensee of Birkenstock footwear style that specialize in work wear from heavy industry to breastfeeding and restoration. They provide a range of comfortable work shoes that may have the following characteristics. Steel toes for protection on construction sites and factories that meet the requirements of hygiene and safety. Nonskid soles developed to be resistant to sliding on the substance to base oil and other chemicals to uppers Oil resistant or penetration of chemicals. Clogs can be safely and repeatedly washed in hot and disinfected without inflicting damage that are widely used in the medical profession. Integration the Birkenstock footbed insole and a raised toe bar for a more natural motion of walking they are extremely comfortable work shoes that can be worn throughout the day giving maximum support for your feet to avoid sore feet.

From 2002, the company Birkenstock has been completely owned by its workers where Margot has sold the shares it had in it to its employees thirty-five years after the foundation of the company. Today, the company still enjoyed a very successful products such as Arizona and Madrid sandals designed in the seventies still sell very well.

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