In this article, I will not lecture you about Laws of Fashion. No, I have a life-altering discovery to share with you today.
Recently, my life changed. I was devoted to “fashion over function” in most of my wardrobe and footwear purchases, but as I approach middle age, a strange thought occurred to me. I wondered, is it possible to own comfortable footwear that lasts and looks nice?
With my faithful roommate by my side, we set out to solve our conundrum. We found our way to a quality shoe store stocked with a mythical brand of comfortable summer footwear: The Birkenstock!
In 1774, Johann Adam Birckenstock, a German shoemaker, had a vision of making a comfortable insole that promoted healthy feet. Today, over 230 years of superb innovation later, modern footbed insoles made by Birkenstock are enjoyed by people everyday.
In 1960, Birkenstock introduced its very first full product, the fitness sandal. This product combined comfort and quality, and was different from anything made before. These remarkable sandals properly supported the feet and improved the posture of the entire body.
Today, there are a myriad of styles and colours of sandals and clogs for men, women and children. From the classic brown leather two-strap Birkenstock, to the synthetic material pattern-printed styles, all are functional and classic.
I used to balk at those people (like my sister) who would wear their Birks all year round. I can almost understand wearing them in the winter with socks, almost. The thought crosses my mind to try it, but I’m not sure if I can bring myself to break such a cardinal Law of Fashion.
These sandals are comfortable, supportive and fashionable. So you wonder, why don’t you yet own a pair? There is one issue: the price tag. Depending on the style and material, Birks range from $80 – $140 plus tax which is a bit beyond the price range of most students. That said, they last forever and are a timeless piece that can be worn season after season.
I highly recommend that if you haven’t done so already, try on a pair Birkenstocks; you won’t regret it!
Stay Classy,
Amanda
Chief-Fashion/Function-Officer (CFO)
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