In a small German village called Langenberg over 200 years ago, the Birkenstock brand was first conceived by a small independent shoemaker called Johann Adam Birkenstock. From those humble beginnings, Birkenstock has now evolved into a massive global shoe brand that is famous all over the world. The incredibly popular Arizona with two adjustable straps features cork & natural latex footbeds. They are contoured in the shape of a healthy foot ensuring proper weight distribution to help support the footÂ’s natural shape & structure.