BIRKENSTOCK is well known for its comfort sandals, the Arizona and the clog-type Boston, but it is the thong-type sandals that are popular as a standard model alongside them. This time, we focus on the “RAMSES” from among Birkenstock’s tongue sandals and introduce their charms!
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BIRKENSTOCK, the king of casual comfort sandals
Birkenstock is so well known that even those who are not interested in apparel or leather shoes have probably heard of it at least once. Birkenstock, a German-born shoe manufacturer, specializes in comfort shoes, and its sandals, in particular, are so widely distributed that you can see them at least once a day if you go out during the summer.
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History of Birkenstock
Birkenstock is a well-established brand with a history of nearly 250 years, which is an exceptionally long history in the world. In fact, there are several other shoe manufacturers in Germany with a history of more than 200 years, but Birkenstock stands out from the crowd and boasts a high level of global recognition. The brand is said to have begun in 1774 when Johann Adam Birkenstock was registered as a “subject shoemaker” in the church archives of the city of Langen-Berkheim in the German state of Hesse.
The next oldest record of Birkenstock is that 122 years later, in 1896, Konrad Birkenstock, grandson of the founder Johann and a certified “Shoemeister,” a German national qualification, opened two shoe stores in the city of Frankfurt, Germany. The first two stores were opened in the city of Frankfurt, Germany, by Konrad Birkenstock. By Konrad’s time, Birkenstock had already begun manufacturing and selling flexible footbeds (insoles), which were slowly gaining popularity, especially among the locals. This was the forerunner of the comfort sandal and ” Birkenstock ” brand to the present day.
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What are the characteristics of Birkenstock shoes?
- _Leather upper.
- The toe is cut diagonally from the thumb to the pinky toe, in the shape of a wide foot.
- Three-dimensional cork footbed
- Soft EVA sole on all surfaces.
These and other factors are the main characteristics of Birkenstock’s products. When Birkenstock first landed in Japan, it was picked up by the media as “comfort shoes” and approached the middle-aged to elderly demographic, but its unique design, which is typical of imported shoes, became a big hit in Japan, especially among young people. Today, the brand has become an indispensable presence in the fashion world, with the highest brand value among casual shoes.
What is the secret of the popularity of Birkenstock “Ramzes”?
From here, we will focus on the details of Birkenstock’s “Ramses,” and introduce three characteristics that are the secret of its popularity!
Characteristics of Birkenstock “Ramzes” (1) ” Good for foot health? Tongue design familiar to Japanese people”
Birkenstock’s ” Ramses ” are thong-type sandals that grip the thong firmly with the toes, making it easy to walk with little foot hold. Inspired by ancient Egyptian sandals, this model was designed in the 1980s and features a thick strap with a strong presence. Tongue-type footwear such as geta (Japanese wooden clogs) and yukideta (snow shoes) used to be popular in Japan. Walking while holding the tongs between the toes forces the feet to work harder and strengthens the foot muscles. The design of tong-type footwear is attracting attention in the comfort shoe industry, as it strengthens the foot muscles as the foot exerts force when walking, and also frees the toes that were being held down by shoes, leading to healthier feet.
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Does it hurt when the Ramzes tongs hit you?
When researching the Ramseys, we see reviews that say, “The tongs between the toes slip and cause shoe chafing. However, when the tongs hit between the fingers, it is possible that the shoes are not worn correctly. Birkenstock tongue sandals, including Ramzes, create a gap between the tongs and the crotch of the fingers when worn in the correct foot position. The pain caused by the tongs hitting the crotch of the toes is due to either the shoe size not being correct or the side buckle not being tightened properly. If the buckle is not tightened properly, the foot slides forward, which causes the tongs to hit the crotch of the foot. Shoe rubbing can be avoided by wearing the shoes in the correct way, with a space of about 10 mm between the toes and the crotch of the toes.
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Difference between “GIZEH” and Ramses, which are also Birkenstock’s thong sandals.
The difference between the Gizeh, which is also based on the ancient Egyptian tong sandal design source, is the thickness of the strap portion. The Gizeh has a thin strap and is popular among women, while the Ramzes have a thicker strap, which is more casual and gives a wild impression, making them more popular among men.
Ramzes (left ) / Gizeh (right)
Feature of Birkenstock “Ramzes” (2) “Large buckle for a wild impression
Another eye-catching feature is the original buckle, which is proportionally large to the thick strap. This Birkenstock buckle is also one of the company’s original parts. The buckle is fixed firmly to the upper with a four-point fastening to improve stability. The clasp is bent inward in a pretzel-like arc for a comfortable feel around the foot.
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Of course, this buckle is not just for decoration. By tightening the buckle to fit your foot, you can fine-tune the size of your foot to your foot circumference. As described in the above section, “Do the Ramzes’ tongs hurt when they hit you? above, tightening the buckle positions the foot in the correct position and prevents shoe soreness. This is an indispensable part of Birkenstock’s Ramzes, a sandal with few upper patterns.
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Feature of Birkenstock “Ramzes” (3) “The rivet hardware that fastens the tongue, which is the face of the front design.
When viewed from the front, the metal fittings that fasten the tongue part are also a design point. Of course, the rivets are also original Birkenstock parts. If you look closely, you can see that the logo is engraved in detail. These rivets are really strong and durable. In the case of tongue sandals, it is the tongue part that is subjected to the most load when walking, but the rivets are firmly driven in, making the sandals stronger than they can be sewn on. While this is a design point of Ramzes, it is a detail that is not only design but also functional.
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