Open all straps and step into the
footbed. The contours of the footbed
should follow the curves of your foot.
Close the straps comfortably, leaving
enough space to allow your feet the
freedom of movement.
Stand up and make sure you have
5mm extra room in front of your toes
and 5mm behind your heels.
Stand up and make sure you have
5mm extra room in front of your toes
and 5mm behind your heels.
For the first five or six times you wear
your new shoes, limit the time to just
a few hours. This allows your feet
and body to gradually get used to the
contoured arch support as well as the
straps and buckles.
Exposure to concentrated heat can
damage your Birkenstocks. Avoid
leaving them in direct sunlight or in
the car on warm days and keep them
away from radiators and fireplaces.
Water can damage the cork and
dissolve the glue/sealant. If your
shoes get wet, dry them slowly and
away from direct heat, never directly
in front of a heater.
If the buckles are exposed to salt
water, rinse them to avoid corrosion.
Birkenstock footbeds are constructed
of layers of jute and cork covered in a
suede lining. It’s designed to absorb
moisture from your feet. Airing the
footbeds prevents the build up of
odours caused by excess moisture.
Birkenstock footwear with exposed
cork footbed may require cork repair
due to general wear over time.
The soles need repairing or
replacement before you start wearing
into the cork.
The First Step will be closed from Friday, May 9 to Tuesday, May 13.
We will reopen for business on Wednesday, May 14. Please contact us by email for any inquiries. Thank you for your business!