If you hate heel blisters from ill-fitting shoes, and love cute and unique footwear then the perfect weekly comfort item for you is an adorable pair of clogs. Heel blisters and pinched toes don't exist when you slip on a pair of clogs. Even though there are many different companies that make adorable clogs, nothing is quite as wonderful as an adorable pair of Birkenstock Birki's Woodby clogs.

Birki's clogs are unique in that the cork-latex footbed of the shoe form to your foot. Nothing feels better and stays comfortable longer than a pair of shoes that are made especially for you. In addition to being super-comfortable, Birki's clogs are made by a company that cares about the world in which we live in. Birki's are manufactured with only solvent-free adhesives. Birki's also uses solar energy in the manufacturing process and provide the customer with fully recyclable boxes for their Birki's clogs.

Birki's are made by the same company that makes Birkenstock clogs, and you will receive the same comfort from each label. These clogs and sandals are "prescribed" by many podiatrists to treat various ailments in patient's feet. If you are on your feet all day, or have to walk a lot you could be quite surprised to find out just how comfortable Birkenstock clogs really are.

Why are Birki's clogs and Birkenstock clogs so comfortable? As mentioned before, the secret lies in the footbed. Originally, Birkenstock made inserts for shapeless shoes. It was only after they realized that they could transform their footbed inserts into a shoe people would love that they got their big break. Now, millions of people proudly sport their sandals, clogs, and Birki's shoes each and every day.

Another wonderful thing about the Birkenstock family of shoes is that you can have them re-soled. When you wear out the soles of your shoes, simply send them in and get them re-soled for the fraction of the cost of new clogs. While you may initially think you will be tired of the shoes by the time their soles wear out, you will be quite surprised once you get them broken in. You won't want to wear anything else, and you certainly won't want a new pair.

What's a girl to wear with a great pair of Birki's Woodby clogs? Glad you asked. Birki's Woodby clogs look excellent with a pair of boyfriend jeans and an embroidered tunic. In the winter, you can select a nice warm sweater. During hot weather, choose khaki shorts and a tank top. No matter what casual attire you are wearing, Birki's Woodby clogs will add a nice splash of color to your outfit and keep you smiling all day long.

Many shoe designers start their careers because they either can't find the type of shoe that they want or because they are inspired to create their own shoe design. Both of these scenarios fit the beginning story for Vegetarian Shoes. This shoe design company was founded in 1990 by a vegetarian who wanted to create a great looking shoe that used a material other than leather.

Vegetarian Shoes - The Beginning
Vegetarian Shoes was founded by an artist who just happened to be a vegetarian. After art school, Robin Webb, the founder of Vegetarian Shoes, read a story about people in Africa who were making shoes from old tire rubber. This story of ingenuity and practical recycling inspired him to come up with his own shoe design.

The first problem that Webb ran into was finding a breathable but durable material to use for his shoes. Fortune shined on Webb when he found a synthetic material used by yachters to upholster their boats. This material looked and felt like real leather, however, it was breathable, which was unusual for a synthetic-plastic material.

Vegetarian Shoes started out with a basic, handmade, lace-up shoe design that Webb made himself. The line's popularity exploded, and soon Webb was designing and manufacturing boots, shoes, sandals and even belts. Today Webb doesn't manufacture the shoes. Instead, this part of the business is farmed out to co-op manufacturers in Britain and other countries in Europe. Webb, however, still runs the sales end of things at a Brighton shoe shop.

Current Vegetarian Shoes Line
The current Vegetarian Shoes enterprise has expanded to include several distinct shoe lines. The casual sports line is one of the most popular. It includes shoe designs like the Slouch Shoe, the Aztec Shoe and X-trainers. The women's shoe line is also very popular. In this line, you will find designs like the Audrey Shoe, the Creeper and the Esme Loafer. Other lines offered by Vegetarian Shoes include women's boots, men's shoes, men's boots, off-road/hiking shoes, Airseal footwear, Birkenstock sandals, general sandals and slip-ons and safety footwear. Vegetarian Shoes have also branched out into other clothing and accessory products such as jackets, belts and bags.