I´d have to say wonderful, so I have to search for these Birkis for my wife.

Greetings
Joe

yes, of course. these bali's are wonderful on a female foot...

Another pair of nice Birkenstocks, which are not available in Germany..

Nobody here understands the export-politics of the Birkenstock company...

Regards, Kai

Zitat von Kai-3

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Another pair of nice Birkenstocks, which are not available in Germany..

Nobody here understands the export-politics of the Birkenstock company...

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I know what you mean. I understand the frustation.
Take NaturalLook Srl in Italia for example. 50th anniversary Birkenstock in Italia (year 2008).
And what did the Italians get. Some very exclusive and limited editions of Madrid, Gizeh and Bali.
http://94.100.122.99/1115600001-11156500...471_6_ppsv.jpeg
Only available in Italy

Here another example of a Japan Limited Birkenstocks 2005 collection.
The following quotes is taken from http://fashion.3yen.com/2005-05-17/summe...ese-collection/

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- Overall, it would be easy to think Birkenstock is somehow Japanese, and quite naturally, they are surfing the Japanese wave and putting aside their German-tourist image.
- Birkenstock is now embracing Japan as one big beautiful market, with limited editions etc.
- So remember: if you want to be Japanese-cool this Summer, wear German import.

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See what I mean. Every country has it's own market and most of them will protect their on market.
Just read: http://www.debradejong.com/user/Birkenstock.pdf

they look nice