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Our Staff Members New Season Picks! March 21, 2019
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Different Styles Of Birkenstocks January 22, 2019
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10 Facts About Your Feet! November 23, 2018
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Different Types Of Foot Pain And What You Can Do About Them! October 10, 2018
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Customer Travel Stories August 16, 2018
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Our Staff Members New Season Picks!
PostedWe've asked some of our staff at our Rundle Street store to pick their favourite new season shoes and explain what's so great about them, to give you all some insight and inspiration, and help you choose your new season shoes!- 49533, ARA, ARRAN, birkenstock, ecco, FRANKiE4, G4722, HARAJUKU, HI87414, HISPANITAS, KROTEN, ONFOOT, R.M. WILLIAMS, RACH, SOFT 7, WOLKY, WONDERS
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Different Styles Of Birkenstocks
PostedBirkenstocks have taken the world by storm, not just because they’re good for your feet and super comfortable, but they’re now a massive trend among celebrities, and younger generations.
Unlike most sandals, the Birkenstock footbed is contoured to match the shape of a healthy foot, and designed to support the natural shape of the foot. We have many different styles to choose from, made of different materials, different footbeds, widths and colours, as well as our new Vegan style in the Arizona and Mayari.
Below are the styles of Birkenstock we stock, to try and make your decision of which ones to get a little easier!
AMSTERDAM
A new addition, the Birkenstock Amsterdam is the perfect house shoe. We stock it in either a Birko-Felt or nubuck leather upper, and they are available in regular and narrow width, in a selection of colours. They are a complete slip on shoe, with no option for adjustment.
The Amsterdam is perfect as a cosy, house slipper.
ARIZONA
Our most popular Birkenstock style is the Arizona. This unisex sandal has two adjustable straps that allow for a custom fit – also available in both regular and narrow widths. There is a variety of colours to choose from, including the smooth leather styles, suede, oiled leather, and also the lightweight EVA.
The most popular style Birkenstock, Arizona, in Black and White.
BOSTON
This unisex classic clog slip on style comes in a smooth leather, suede leather and oiled leather and has a strap across the instep to create the perfect fit. We also stock this in both regular and narrow fit.
Boston in Habana Brown.
GIZEH
Gizeh is the women’s classic thong sandal which naturally surrounds the toes with its deep footbed. It has an adjustable strap, and we stock these in regular and narrow widths, with a variety of different styles, including the smooth leather, metallic, oiled leather, and the lightweight EVA plastic style.
Gizeh in Silver can brighten up any outfit.
LONDON
The London was one of Birkenstock’s first closed-toe styles, a clog with an adjustable buckle strap. It is made using the highest grade leather, between 2.8 and 3mm thick. We stock the London in the black oiled leather in both a narrow and regular fit.
Birkenstock London.
MAYARI
Our second most popular style Birkenstock, the Mayari, is a multi-strap design, with an extra security cross-strap and toe loop for both comfort and style. It has two adjustable straps, and comes in the narrow and regular fit. Again, we have a range of colours to choose from, in smooth leather, oiled leather and a metallic finish.
Mayari in Habana Brown.
PROFI BIRKI
Suitable for a variety of professions with its raised heel section, the Profi Birki provides the feet with both protection and grip. Popular in kitchens and restaurants, the smooth surface is oil, grease water and dirt resistant. Available in just the regular width, in a classic black.
The Profi Birki can be worn in kitchens and restaurants.
SUPER BIRKI
Similar to the Profi Birki, the Super Birki is a slip on clog style with the same smooth surface, it just isn’t as deep, and doesn’t have the high back, nor is the sole completely non-slip. For this reason, it’s not recommended for professional use, but is ideal for domestic use such as in the garden or around the home.
YARA
Our latest addition is the Yara, which you may have seen celebrities wearing. They have that bohemian Byron Bay feel, with the wrap around ankle strap that is adjustable, as well as a secure toe loop and another buckle on the instep. We stock Yara in a narrow and regular fit.
Birkenstock Yara has all those boho vibes.
ZERMATT
Another slipper/house shoe, the Zermatt is made with a complete wool felt upper, and is available in the narrow width. This style has a removable footbed, making the upper easy to wash. Longitudinal arch support runs along the sides of the footbed, providing stability with each step, and transverse arch support runs through the middle of the footbed, helping ensure proper alignment and a solid stance. We stock these in a dark and light grey.
A stylish house shoe option with a button embellishment.
Need helping finding the right size for you? Check out our article on how to fit your Birkenstocks here.
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10 Facts About Your Feet!
PostedFeet are probably one of the most overworked and underappreciated parts of our bodies. You might be surprised to know how much work your feet do for you each day, so, here’s 10 interesting facts about our trusty feet!
1. Did you know that your foot contains 26 bones, 33 joints, more than 100 tendons, muscles, and ligaments, and a whopping 250,000 sweat glands!?
2. 25% of the bones in the human body are located in the feet. Look after them!
3. Walking is the best exercise for your feet, as well as it being beneficial overall exercise for your body: it boosts circulation and helps you burn calories.
4. It is best to purchase shoes in the afternoon, as feet tend to swell later in the day.
5. In a lifetime, the average person will take 128,000kms in steps. That's more than three times around the earth!
6. The first pair of shoes appeared almost 40,000 years ago. The oldest pair in existence was found buried in ancient sheep dung in a cave in Armenia.
7. 9 out of 10 women wear shoes that are too small for them.
8. About 40 percent of Australians will experience some form of foot problem in their lifetime.
9. The largest foot ever belonged to Robert Wadlow of the USA. Not only was he the tallest man that ever lived, but he had the largest foot, measuring a whopping 47cm long.
10. If your whole foot touches the floor when you stand, you have flat feet!
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Different Types Of Foot Pain And What You Can Do About Them!
PostedLet's talk about foot pain. According to a study by My FootDr and Balance Podiatry, almost half of Australians (48%) wake up with heel, arch or foot pain at least once a week, and 6% of those say they experience it every day.- foot health month, foot pain, hammer toe, metatarsalgia, morton neuroma, plantar fasciitis, tarsal tunnel syndrome
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Customer Travel Stories
PostedWe want your travel 'shoe' stories! We absolutely love when customers' come in to Grundy's Shoes and purchase a pair of shoes for an upcoming holiday, then return from their holiday and tell us how much they loved them! In saying that, we love ANY story customers have about their shoes... it doesn't even have to be holiday related! Send us yours today, to retail@grundysshoes.com.au
