An icon since 1963, the Madrid redefined sandals with its contoured footbed and a single, sophisticated strap. Refashioned to be vegan, a velvety synthetic upper is soft to the touch, bringing depth and dimension. The style rests on the footbed it first made iconic, designed to shape to you for the ultimate in support.

• Contoured cork-latex footbed creates custom support with wear
• Synthetic upper
• Microfiber footbed lining
• EVA sole is flexible and lightweight
• Adjustable strap with metal pin buckle
• Made in Germany

Upper material: Synthetics

Our synthetic material is a fabric made of synthetic fibres and is used in various versions for the production of our shoes. It is skin-friendly and durable.

Insole: Microfibre

Microfibre is a skin-friendly material which is soft and yet tear-resistant.

Footbed material: Cork

Cork is a sustainable material extracted from the bark layer of the cork oak. This natural product is insulating and offers very good cushioning.

Outsole: EVA

EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) is a high-quality, very light, elastic material with extremely good cushioning. As a result, it smooths out slight irregularities in the floor and ensures that every step is softly cushioned.

The Original Birkenstock Footbed

A legendary design

The heart of all models is the original BIRKENSTOCK footbed. The construction, which has been thought out to the smallest detail and makes it feel like you’re standing in sand, helps your feet feel as comfortable as possible for hours on end. This supports health and promotes wellbeing.

Deep heel cup

The very deep molding in the heel area supports the foot tissue and holds the heel bone firmly in its natural position. This provides the foot with nearly as much support when it is in a sandal as when it is in a closed shoe.

Heel mould

Activates the calf muscles, stabilises the back of the foot and improves gait and coordination.

Interior and exterior longitudinal arch supports

The arch supports that run alongside the sides of the footbed surround the tarsal bones inside and out. This gives the foot the stability it needs when it takes a step.

Transverse arch support

The support that runs through the middle of the footbed stabilizes the metatarsal bone. In this way, the transverse arch support helps ensure that the foot has a naturally straight and solid stance.

Toe grip

There are raised indentations at the front of the footbed near the toes. Thanks to the toe grip the toes remain loose and spread out in their natural position. The indentations also support the natural rolling motion of the toes.

Footbed edge

The footbed is drawn up especially high at the front. As a result, the high footbed edge protects the toes during the rolling motion of the foot.