Birkenstock is a German shoe company founded by Margot Fraser over 40 years ago. The original Birkenstocks were manufactured in Germany by Konrad Birkenstock in 1897.
Fraser started importing Birkenstocks to the United States in 1966. The company grew quickly and customers soon requested more styles.
Today, Birkenstock produces many different styles, colors and shapes, but still reflects that old world charm with the classic form fitting, hand crafted sandal or clog that can be worn with or without socks.
Timeline
- 1897: Konrad Birkenstock, develops a revolutionary new footwear
- 1966: Margot Frazer discovers Birkenstock
- 1966: Margot Frazer starts importing Birkenstocks to the U.S.
- 1973: The Arizona has become synonymous with the Birkenstock brand
- 1985: Birkenstock features over 40 style/color combinations
- 1996: Now offering almost 300 style/color combinations
- 1997: Margot Fraser receives the Ernst and Young retail Entrepreneur award
- 2002: Announces that the company is 100 percent employee owed
- 2003: Birkenstock's famous Arizona, celebrates its 30 year anniversary
- 2006: Celebrates its 40th Anniversary in U.S.
I'm thinking about buying some birkenstocks....can someone tell me where I can find them?(1 Answer)
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Zappos is a great source for Birkenstocks online http://www.zappos.com/birkenstock?gclid=CL3B8-So05sCFRKAxgodKGOomw And if you're looking for brick and mortar location, the Birkenstock website ...
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Fast Facts
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Originally from the Johann Adam Birkenstock family in 1774
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Developed the first custom insole
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Sold in the United States since 1966
