Like Tannoy and Hoover before them, Birkenstock have nailed owning a product category so much everyone just uses their name for all products that style. Ostensibly, Birkonstocks are stylish sandals made by a brand with a long history in quality shoe making, consequently being the go to brand for summertime shoes. Birkenstock managed to conjoin a timeless style with complete comfortability to create their classic yet contemporary footwear made to last.