February 22, 2025

Birkenstock sandals are not works of art, court rules

 Birkenstock sandals are not works of art, court rules

Birkenstock sandals are not works of art, court rules

The Birkenstock sandal is recognisable for its big buckles, wide-straps, and cork-made sole. But the shoes do not qualify as works of art, Germany’s highest civil court has ruled.