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Birkenstock

Birkenstock

1 4.9
A sandal with a shaped cork sole and wide straps
  • noun
  • /ˈbɜrkənˌstɑk/
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  • You can find many styles of Birkenstocks, ranging from simple to colorful designs.

That was the winning auction price for Steve Jobs old Birkenstocks.

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Examples

  • On a low wooden shelf against the wall, pair after pair of canvas sandals, sneakers, and Birkenstocks were piled in a heap.

    Fiction book (2001)
  • These Birkenstocks provide great support, making them perfect for long walks.

  • During the summer, I love wearing my Birkenstocks because they keep my feet cool.

Synonyms

sandal
vsBirkenstock
94 1.0

A light shoe where straps hold the sole to the foot

has a contoured cork footbed and thicker straps for support
footwear
vsBirkenstock
37 1.0

Things people wear on their feet, like shoes or boots

is a specific supportive shoe type with contoured cork footbed and thick straps
flip-flop
vsBirkenstock
26 2.5

An open sandal held on the foot by a strap between the big toe and the second toe

offers a contoured cork footbed and firmer straps not only a thin toe strap
thong
vsBirkenstock
  • Australian
6 4.4

A flat sandal held to the foot by a strap between the toes

features a contoured cork footbed and broader straps instead of a toe strap

How Comfortable

arch support
2 3.1
Birkenstock
1 4.9
sandal
94 1.0
flip-flop
26 2.5

Surface Forms

Birkenstock singular
Birkenstocks plural

Etymology

The word Birkenstock comes from a German family name made of Birke and stock, which mean 'birch' and 'stick' or 'log'. The sandals are named after that family, so a Birkenstock is a sandal from the maker known for its shaped cork footbed and comfort.