Which Birkenstock Repair Is Right For You? | How Their Footbeds Differ

May 22 2025

The Different Footbeds

There are now 2 different Birkenstock footbeds, the classic and the soft footbed.

The Classic Footbed, also known as the Original Footbed, originally came with yellow text but now comes with black. This is a more traditional model designed to mold to your feet overtime.

The Soft Footbed comes with blue text and has all the same properties as the original, but with an additional foam insert within the footbed, providing extra comfort right from the first wear.

Birkenstock footwear is also manufactured in two widths: Regular and Narrow. The Narrow Footbed fits more like a medium than a true narrow and the foot symbol on the footbed will be solid, whereas on the regular footbed the symbol will be just be outlined.

Our Birkenstock Repairs

At the Boot Repair Company we provide professional repairs and resoles on all Birkenstock sandals & other footwear.

Our experienced team can fit a Birkenstock sole or footbed of your choice and undertake any upper repairs you require.

Sandal Resole

We remove the old tread and replace it with an official Birkenstock tread. A great solution if your cork is still intact but the tread has started to wear or become loose.

Tread is available in Black, Brown and White.

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Sandal Rebuild & Resole

We replace the whole bottom sole, including the footbed, completely rebuilding it. Perfect for when the footbed has started to deteriorate and break down.

We stock both Original and Soft Footbeds. Tread is available in Black, Brown and White.

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Sandal Upper Repairs

We provide a range of upper repairs on Birkenstocks, from toe thong, buckle and rivet replacements, to stitching repairs. It can all be done.

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Other Footwear

We can also resole Birkenstock footwear without a cork footbed. We remove the soles and replace them with high grade Vibram sole units, suited to the style of your footwear.

We always aim to keep the cork midsole when possible.

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Bend (Trainer) Retread

Birkenstock Bend Trainers can also be given a new lease of life by removing their worn tread and adding a high grade Vibram sheet to the sole.

Available in Black, White and Tan.

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Cleaning & Conditioning

We also provide a professional cleaning & conditioning service you can add onto your order, or even just send them in for a clean up alone. Whatever you need can be done.

Here's a link to our full range of Birkenstock Repairs