Birkenstock is a German company founded in 1774 by Jhoann Adam Birkenstock who practiced the profession of shoemaker. What led this company to worldwide success was the creation of shaped cork insoles that wrap and support the foot. For many years they were defined as comfortable but "unsightly" shoes, until they hit the most important high fashion catwalks. Today the models have remained the same as when the company was born, but the color range has been expanded and updated, making these slippers adaptable to every personality while remaining comfortable and orthopedic.