Can my Birkenstocks be repaired?Updated a year ago

Yes!  As part of our sustainability commitment, we try to encourage repair as much as possible to keep thousands of pairs going into landfill. Repairing is also usually a little more cost effective for the customer than purchasing a new pair. We offer a number of services to ensure the continued best comfort and value for money. All repairs are assessed on a case-by-case basis. As people's feet differ, so too does the wear of their Birkenstocks.

Sole Repair and Replacement
For those who wear the heels and tips of their shoes first, heel and toe tab replacements are available. These should be replaced before the sole begins to wear away at the cork footbed. For those who are particularly hard on their heels, hardwearing heel tabs are also available. These are best done when the soles are still relatively new to further extend the life of your shoes.

When the soles are worn evenly, (i.e. when the tread pattern of the soles can no longer be seen) it is time for a complete sole replacement. Sole replacements are available for sandals as well as some shoes.

Coloured and specialty soles on limited edition styles or seasonal specials may not always be available as a repair material.

Cork Reseal and Repair
The Birkenstock cork footbed is designed for support, flexibility and comfort, to mimic the support conditions when walking on wet sand.  Over time, through use and environment the cork can dry, crack or crumble.A cork reseal or cork repair is one of the simplest ways to revive and strengthen your favourite pair of Birkenstocks and add to their longevity. A cork reseal is exactly as it sounds, a protective sealant, reapplied to the exposed cork around the edges on the footbed.

Some Birkenstocks may need a small or large cork repair, this fills in and rebuilds the cork in the footbed that has been worn away or crumbled from use or impact.

Small flex point cracks in the footbed where the ball of the foot rolls and flexes as you move are a common occurrence and not considered a fault. These can be repaired for aesthetics but do not affect the integrity of the footbed.

Buckle Replacement
Bent or broken buckle parts such as the prongs can be replaced. The exact same buckle on limited edition or seasonal styles may not always be available as a repair material.

Toe Piece Repair
The thong styles such as Gizeh, Ramses and Medina can have the plastic toe piece replaced. Other popular styles with a material toe piece such as the Yara and Mayari can also be repaired.