The Birkenstock Arizona has been available for half a century, but the wardrobe staple still permeates fashion, culture, and Hollywood.
Do you remember your first pair of Birkenstocks? Whether you first slid your feet into the contoured footbed while watching an episode ofafter school or during the seemingly endless days of early quarantine, it’s hard to believe it’s been 50 years since the two-strap Birkenstock Arizona was released.
The unisex sandal has been available for half a century, but the wardrobe staple still permeates fashion, culture, and Hollywood as it has done decade after decade. Even the brand itself is somewhat in awe of the Arizona’s hold on popular culture and how it’s organically grown over the years.
The German brand developed its product as an answer to supportive walking shoes; the cork footbed being the crux of every style. The Arizona was the third model that was created in 1973. “These models were developed in a very classical way to appeal to many functions,” sayshead of corporate history** **for Birkenstock. Besides some minor—mainly, branding—tweaks, Arizona has stayed much the same since its inception.
To celebrate the anniversary, Birkenstock has created a limited run of 1973 pairs of Arizona sandals for purchase at their flagship stores.
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