Birkenstock Footprint Sandals

Profit and Loss

As Birkenstock goes public, we consider the past and present of the much-loved and much-maligned comfort shoe brand.

Once the symbol of the counter culture, lately the darlings of the fashion world, Birkenstock went public in New York.

Important economic data could be delayed, as could regulators’ decisions on mergers and new public listings.

The classic “Boston” style has become a rare commodity and nearly impossible to to find in stores. Resellers are having a field day.