DESC: Thanks to an added layer of latex, you can now break in this Birkenstock sandal in a fraction of the time. The footbed is contoured with true-to-life arch support that ensures even weight distribution, proper posture and a healthy step across the foots four arches. Click here to view Birkenstock's "true-to-life" arch support that ensures even weight distribution, proper posture and a healthy step across the foot's 4 arches.