November 1973 was a major date in BIRKENSTOCK history, marking the arrival of Arizona. The design of the Arizona was based on the Zürich. Karl ‘opened’ the shoe, keeping t he silhouette and following his strict design rules. Initially, it was made with a synthetic ‘sportswear’ upper backed with genuine leather, available in either black or white.
Over the next four decades, hundreds of variations were designed and millions of pairs sold, making this iconic model BIRKENSTOCK’s bestseller.
Today, the Arizona is the quintessential BIRKENSTOCK sandal. This design has featured on the pages of renowned fashion magazines, as well as on the feet of a wide range of international and intergenerational celebrities.
Fans include Apple founder Steve Jobs, who was an early adopter in the 1970s, Leonardo DiCaprio, Julia Roberts, Charlize Theron, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jeon Jungkook, Gigi Hadid and Kaia Gerber.