All I remember about the Birkenstock Boston clogs(Opens in a new tab) I wore throughout high school is that they 1. smelled terrible and 2. were easily mucked up by puddles and ice melt, which is all to say: don't spend $140 on them.

Source: https://mashable.com/roundup/best-dupes

Birkenstock says the protection of natural resources is at the heart of its products.

Source: https://www.legit.ng/business-economy/economy/1557978-birkenstock-german-village-barbie-blockbuster/

Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft initiated coverage on shares of Birkenstock in a report on Monday.

Source: https://www.etfdailynews.com/2023/11/10/birkenstock-nysebirk-coverage-initiated-at-ubs-group/

It's a PR coup that Birkenstock reportedly didn't even have to pay anything for.

Source: https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/birkenstock-ceo-oliver-reichert-the-man-behind-the-luxury-sandals-a-65de90e6-99d5-4c09-9e1f-19e271b6b9c8

Like many other fashionistas, Barbie chose a (pink) Birkenstock Arizona in the end, highlighting how the brand has managed to synthesise function and fashion, even in an “ugly” form.

Source: https://theconversation.com/birkenstock-goes-public-how-an-ugly-orthopaedic-shoe-company-created-a-brand-worth-billions-215033

Private equity firm L Catterton snapped up a majority share of Birkenstock for $4.9 billion in 2021 — they hope to see the firm score a valuation of upwards of $8 billion on the New York Stock Exchange.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/09/09/birkenstocks-billion-dollar-bet/

Reinvented as a fashion accessory, Birkenstock has even carved out a place for itself in the world of luxury by launching collaborations with Dior, Valentino, Céline and Givenchy.

Source: https://www.euronews.com/2023/09/13/sandal-maker-birkenstock-next-european-company-to-file-for-wall-street-listing

She finalized her look with a pair of Birkenstock sandals and a number of gold accessories.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-12375347/Bag-lady-Kevin-Costners-estranged-wife-Christine-Baumgartner-totes-Prada-purse-shes-seen-time-kicked-couples-145M-California-compound.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

The family business traces its origins back to 1774 when church archives mention Johannes Birkenstock, who worked as a cobbler in Langen-Bergheim, Germany.

Source: https://krdo.com/news/2023/09/13/birkenstock-heads-for-wall-street-in-another-blow-to-europe/

What’s more, there’s a seemingly endless list of legendary footwear brands that have made their names designing signature open-toed shoes, including Birkenstock, Teva, Crocs, Reef, Adidas, Nike, and more.

Source: https://observer.com/2023/02/best-sandals-for-men-shop-now/