Birkenstock is a German footwear brand whose history dates to 1774. It is famous for its contoured cork footbed, first developed by Konrad Birkenstock, which supports the foot and moulds to its shape over time. The brand makes sandals, clogs and boots.

What is Birkenstock known for?

Birkenstock is known for its anatomically shaped cork footbed and for icons like the Arizona sandal and the Boston clog. The footbed supports the arch and shapes to your foot with wear, giving the long-lasting comfort the brand is loved for.

Where can I buy Birkenstock in the UK?

You can buy Birkenstock at Shirley Allum Boutique in Shaftesbury, Dorset. We are an official stockist with one of the largest ranges in the southwest, available in store and online in both regular and narrow fits.

Do Birkenstocks come in different widths?

Yes. Birkenstock is made in regular and narrow fits, and getting the width right is as important as the length. We stock both fits at Shirley Allum and can measure you in store to find your size.

Birkenstock Sandals & Clogs | UK Stockist

It all comes down to the footbed. Birkenstock's contoured cork moulds to your foot as you wear it, and once people get used to that, they rarely go back.

We are an official UK stockist with one of the largest ranges in Dorset and the southwest. That means the classic Arizona and other sandals, the Boston clog in suede, shearling and EVA, and the Highwood boot in leather and suede.

Width matters as much as length, so we keep both regular and narrow fits in store and will measure you properly.

The name goes back to 1774, and the footbed itself to Konrad Birkenstock in the late 1800s. More than a century on, that one idea is still the whole point.

Come into the Shaftesbury boutique to be fitted, or shop the range online and choose your width.