Comfortable, practical, stylist, and… works of art? Birkenstocks, the sandal brand beloved by Germans who insist on the sartorially unsound sock accompaniment, has kicked up a stink with the ...

The shoe manufacturer claimed its sandals ‘are copyright-protected works of applied art’ (Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved) From ...

Germany's top court ruled against Birkenstock's attempt to define its famous sandals as works of art, denying the footwear enhanced copyright protections. The court sided with competitors like Tchibo ...

To buy or not to buy is a question that has often surrounded the popular sandals of German shoe manufacturer Birkenstock, which some claim are a symbol of counterculture and unmatched comfort ...

But can these sandals be considered art? That’s what Germany’s Federal Court of Justice had to decide on Thursday, and it ruled they’re just comfy footwear. Birkenstock, which is ...

Sometimes they look chic and sometimes shabby. But can these sandals be considered art? That's the question Germany's Federal Court of Justice wrestled with Thursday, and it ruled they're just ...

Developed first as orthopedic shoes, Birkenstock's sandals are now worn by stars and models alike - Copyright POOL/AFP Yasuyoshi CHIBA Developed first as orthopedic ...

Sometimes they look chic and sometimes shabby. But can these sandals be considered art? That’s the question Germany’s Federal Court of Justice wrestled with Thursday, and it ruled they’re just comfy ...

They may be the trendy footwear of choice for Hollywood A-listers and pop stars, but Birkenstock sandals are not works of art, Germany's top court ruled Thursday. The German sandal maker had ...