Birkenstock

When less is truly more, you are on to something good. And if, over time, you are able to do even more with even less, you are on to something great. Do that for a couple hundred years and you've found gold dust.

We don't need to sell you on Birkenstock sandals and Birkenstock shoes, rather we just love to talk about them because of what they accomplish with only a handful of ingredients. In our minds, it's the apex of design and production. Cork, leather, a few buckles and a strip of rubber. OK, maybe a little suede now and again.

As straightforward and concise as their clogs and sandals, the Berkenstock maxim is on target: "You walk, the shoe molds to your foot. You feel good. We feel good. That's the deal." And this is precisely why Altrec carries a long line of women's Birkenstock and men's Birkenstock footwear. Quality and simplicity are achieved with passion, dedication and time. Since 1774, Birkenstock has been doing just that.

We can't put our finger on how Birkenstocks look, but we can all agree they are anatomically correct. The cork and leather soft footbed mimics the shape of your foot and allows your toes to remain in a natural position. And they last - as a hand made guitar or wooden boat - Birkenstocks appreciate rather than depreciate. For those on the fence, buy one pair and you will be converted: Birkenstocks support your arches, keep your knees from collapsing inward and helps maintain your back's natural curve.

The line up of Birkenstocks offered for sale at Altrec reads like a wanderlusts world itinerary:

• Bali
• Arizona
• London
• Boston
• Madrid
• Florida
• Milano
• Gizeh

Seems appropriate. All are available in a bevy of colors: mocha, taupe, brown, white and blue. We carry multiple widths for certain styles and while you will rarely find Berkenstock at discount, check our clearance/outlet warehouse for discontinued styles. All Birkenstocks ship for free and are guaranteed. We currently do not carry kids Birkenstock, however, when there is demand, supply often follows.