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  A New Name, the Same Heart After 21 incredible years as Birkenstock in the Hills, we’re stepping into a fresh chapter as Sole Drifter Hahndorf. While our name has changed, everything you love about us remains the same - our commitment to quality, comfort and personalised service. This evolution marks an exciting milestone, reflecting our growth and opening doors to an even brighter future for our customers. So, Why the Change? Earlier this year, we received guidance from Birkenstock Asia Pacific requiring Australian retailers to remove “Birkenstock” from their domain names for consistency across the region. While this change didn’t mandate renaming our store, we saw it as an opportunity to embrace a new identity, creating one that better captures the diverse range of footwear we now offer and aligns with our vision for the future. This decision wasn’t taken lightly. After all, Birkenstock has been at the heart of our story for over two decades. But with change comes growth, and a...

Birkenstock in the Hills Turns 21

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  In July of 2003 the  Birkenstock in the Hills  store opened its doors in the town of  Hahndorf , South Australia,  just 28km southeast of Adelaide. The previous owner was impressed with the comfort and quality of Birkenstock footwear and saw an opening in the market as there were no Birkenstock stores in the  Adelaide Hills . The store was and still is located in a character-laden building that was once a blacksmiths shop, constructed in 1880. Once the store was opened, it quickly became a sanctuary for customers who sought comfortable, high quality and environmentally friendly footwear. Not only were Birkenstocks stocked but also other comfort shoe brands such as  El Naturalista ,  Josef Seibel  and  Naot . It immediately had a warm and earthy feel that was very different to the modern shoe shops that you would find in lots of shopping centres. Customers were drawn to not only the comfortable shoes on offer, but the atmosphere and ser...

How To Fit Your Birkenstocks

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Written by: Michael_Florentin  Have you recently heard of the amazing iconic  Birkenstock  shoe brand, and want to know more about them? If so, then you've come to the right place! Once you understand how a Birkenstock sizes work, you'll be able to pick out a pair that will fit you comfortably. By clicking on one of the following links, you'll be able to see a simple and easy to understand  Birkenstock size chart . Size Guide https://birkenstockhahndorf.com.au/pages/size-chart For men https://birkenstockhahndorf.com.au/pages/size-chart-other-brands-mens For women  https://birkenstockhahndorf.com.au/pages/size-chart-other-brands-womens   For kids  https://birkenstockhahndorf.com.au/pages/size-chart-birkenstock-for-kids   Now that you have a little background on how Birkenstock sizes compare with other shoe brands, you should be able to pick out a pair that will fit you well, helping you to look your best a...

Feel the comfort of Birkenstock

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Everybody wants to feel good in their footwear and here at  Birkenstock Hahndorf  we are no exception! BIRKENSTOCK, understand the need to not only feel good in your shoes, but feel good knowing they are made ethically and sustainably. That’s the BIRKENSTOCK difference. They know that you spend much of your waking life in motion. That’s why they place great value in the highest quality, both when selecting the materials and when crafting their products. Here’s how BIRKENSTOCK can make the difference to how you feel in your footwear: BIRKENSTOCK makes your feet feel good Since 1774, the original BIRKENSTOCK footbed has offered the ultimate comfort by moulding to your foot shape. When your individual foot’s anatomy is supported during each step, you’ll feel the effect throughout your entire body. The result: Relief for your feet, knees and hips, a more relaxed and straighter back and feet that stay healthy, allowing you to feel truly good. BIRKENSTOCK pride thems...