FEATURES of the Birkenstock Women's Gizeh Sandal Cork and latex footbeddesigned to mirror the shape of a healthy foot and provide a natural walkingenvironment More toe room allowing toes to move naturally, which promotesbetter balance and correct foot alignment from toe to heel Raised toe barencourages natural gripping motion of your feet, exercises the legs andstimulates circulation Contoured footbed ensures even weight distribution andproper posture Deep heel cup cradles the heel and keeps natural cushioningright under the calcaneous (also known as the heel bone) Shock absorbing soleis flexible, durable, lightweight, repairable and replaceable, like almostevery part of our shoes Jute fibers made of two layers - one wicks awaymoisture, the other adds strength Cork footbed is firm and resilient formaximum support Footbed Liner made of soft suede keeps your feet comfortableand dry This is the real deal. Cork, leather, a buckle or two: these are thesimple ideas that have made feet happy for over two hundred years, and that'sthe original Birkenstock. These shoes are made in Germany since 1774. Nosmoke, no mirrors, and no gizmos are needed. You walk, the shoe molds to yourfoot. The shape of the Original Birkenstock Footbed enables body weight to bedistributed evenly over the whole foot, providing it with optimal support.