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Birkenstock heirs are now worth $3.4 billion after the 250-year-old shoemaker's high-profile IPO | Fortune
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It takes a long time to wear out a Birkenstock, a favorite sandal of Boomers (with or without socks). Here's a comparison of a new pair to an old pair worn daily
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Birkenstock Celebrates 250 Years Of Timeless Comfort And Style With This Must-see Exhibition | Preview.ph
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German sandal maker Birkenstock taken over by LVMH-backed group | Mergers and acquisitions | The Guardian
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