The Birkenstock Guide

Birkenstock is back and is here to stay. Everyone needs a pair of Birkenstocks this summer so we thought it was right to guide you towards your best suiting pair.

Birkenstock is renowned for its iconic styling and the invention of the footbed. Recently the brand has also teamed up with legendary designers and can be seen across the globe. Birkenstock is one of the only products on the globe that is both a fashion and a comfort statement. Worn and cherished by all ages.

We wanted to share with you some of the brands history, legacy and icons as not many know its significance upon the world.

At Watkinsons we offer Birkenstocks for ladies, men and children.

The Footbed

At the heart of every Birkenstock is their original footbed. The construction helps your feet find comfort and supports the health of the foot. The deep moulding in the heel area supports the foot tissue and holds the heel bone firmly in position. The footbed provides a high level of support and is a deep cup. The heel mould activates the calf muscles and helps to improve coordination. The support that runs through the middle of the footbed stabilises the metatarsal bone which helps to ensure that the foot has a naturally straight and solid stance. There are raised indentations at the front of the footbed near the toes to help the toes spread out into their natural position. 

The Classic Styles

Amongst the wide ranges of Birkenstock shoes, the most famous are undoubtedly the Arizona, the Gizeh, the Milano and the Madrid. The double strap Arizona open toe design is a signature of the Birkenstock line. The Birkenstock classics are made out of Birko-Flor synthetic materials and has been unchanged in terms of design for many years. Iconic and temporary. 

We stock the Arizona Classic in for men and ladies in dark brown, black & navy blue. We also stock the Arizona Classic for ladies in white.

We stock the Milano for men and ladies in dark brown and black.

We stock the Madrid Classic for ladies only in dark brown, metallic, white and other limited edition colours.

We stock the Gizeh in dark brown, white and other big buckle variations.

Basically, everyone needs a pair of classics as they suit every occasion!

Suitable for all activities, ages and foot shapes.

EVA

The EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate), is a type of lightweight plastic which is water resistant. Birkenstock offer a range of classics in the EVA including the Arizona and the Gizeh. They are the ideal holiday option, if you’re spending time at the beach or the pool the EVA’s are a great choice. 

The brand new powder blue EVA is particularly striking!

The Boston Clog

Known as the hottest shoe on the market at present, the Boston Soft Footbed clog is a classic. The Boston clog can be worn all year round and features a soft footbed for additional comfort. 

Available at Watkinsons in black, mocha, mink or taupe, the Boston is for everyone.

The Boston clog is unisex and can be worn casually or more formally. The Clog can also be worn as a slipper.

Looks great with socks or with a dress!

The Big Buckle Versions

We have recently started to stock the Big Buckle Birkenstock versions. We have found that the larger buckle accessory on the Madrid, Gizeh and Arizona.

Our favourites for this year are the dove grey and the pecan colour! They are truly stunning.

Adding a bigger buckle to the classic Birkenstocks have made them more dressy and are able to stand out a bit more from an outfit!

Available for ladies only. Gizeh big buckle available in dove grey. Madrid big buckle available in Pecan, graceful pearl white and coming in black in July 2022. Ariz`ona Big Buckle available in dove grey, maroon and graceful pearl white- tan will be available in store and online in July 2022.

The Shearling Range

The Shearling range allows Birkenstock to be an all-year brand. The Shearling lining in the Birkenstock makes this range the perfect companion for cozy winter evenings. We offer the Arizona and the Boston in the shearling range. 

Perfect for the winter months, can be worn as a slipper or as a shoe.. go bold and wear the Shearling in the summer for toasty warm feet on cooler evenings.

Kids Birkenstock

One of the cutest things you will ever see….

During the summer, every child needs sandals for every adventure. Birkenstock kids options cater for everyone and are some of the most sought after products at the moment. Ideal for the beach, holidays, play dates, park walks or anything else that springs to mind.

We offer the Arizona, Rio, Roma, Milano EVA and Rio EVA for kids.