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Footwear Types	Footbed sandals, thong sandals, clogs, waterproof EVA sandals	Running shoes, walking shoes, court and wrestling shoes; heritage sneakers under sister brand Onitsuka Tiger	—	—
Intended Activities	—	Road running, walking, indoor court sports, wrestling	—	—
Signature Models	Arizona (1973), Madrid (1963), Boston clog (1976), Gizeh (1983)	Gel-Kayano, Gel-Cumulus, Gel-Kinsei, Gel-Pulse; Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66	—	—
Cushioning & Comfort Technologies	Contoured cork footbed layered with jute and suede that moulds to the wearer's foot	GEL cushioning (GEL- model lines), SPEVA and SOLYTE midsole foams, DUOMAX support, AHAR outsole rubber	—	—
Returns Policy	US: free returns or exchanges within 30 days of delivery, original condition and packaging; sale items discounted 40%+ are final; original shipping not refunded	Not verified	—	—
Sustainability Initiatives	—	44.8% reduction in CO2 from business activities vs 2015; programmes on circularity, biodiversity, water and supply-chain transparency	—	—
Headquarters	Linz am Rhein, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany	Kobe, Japan	—	—
Parent Company	Birkenstock (NYSE: BIRK, listed October 2023); L Catterton is controlling shareholder	ASICS Corporation; brands include ASICS, Onitsuka Tiger and ASICS Walking	—	—
Manufacturing	Production in Germany	—	—	—
Key Materials	Cork, jute, suede; EVA for lightweight waterproof styles (since 2015)	—	—	—

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