Lined with soft shearling, these felted wool clogs are cozy staple of the season. About Birkenstock This iconic German brand has epitomized cozy, casual footwear since 1774, but the Birkenstock family's revolutionary clogs, shoes, and sandals didn't make their way to the USA until 1966, when an American discovered them at a German spa. Since then, they've remained a staple of the American wardrobe, thanks to their laidback aesthetic and incomparably comfortable fit each footbed is designed to align and adapt to each wearer's unique stride and sole, providing support that no other shoe can.