Our heelcup helps make sure this padding rests directly under your heel bone, where it can do the most good. A supple suede liner. The entire footbed is lined with suede, which is especially soft, absorbent and comfortable. Inside the footbed itself are jute fibers that wick moisture away from your foot. A firm walking surface.
Shoes are a little like mattresses.
The same is true for shoes. You're better off with firm support. Birkenstock footwear distributes your weight evenly across your foot, allowing you to walk farther - comfortably. You put around 500 pounds of pressure on your foot with every step you take. Our soles are designed to absorb this weight, yet they're also remarkably lightweight.