Birkenstock

Birkenstock sizing is based on European sizes. Choose the pair where your heel sits in the deep cup and your toes have a little room at the front. If you are between sizes, go up for a roomier fit. A narrow width is also available in many styles.

Most people feel the footbed settle in over the first couple of weeks as the cork warms and shapes to your foot. Wearing them for short periods at first can help you adjust. Leather and suede uppers also soften with wear, so the fit relaxes over time.

Wipe the footbed with a damp cloth and mild soap, then let it air dry away from direct heat. Suede and nubuck are best brushed gently and protected with a suitable spray. Avoid soaking cork footbeds, as too much water can affect their shape.

Birko-Flor is a smooth, easy-care synthetic upper that wipes clean and is vegan friendly. Leather is a natural material that softens and develops character as you wear it. Both sit on the same contoured footbed, so choose by look, care needs and how you plan to wear them.