Birkenstock sandals aren't art, just footwear, German court says after copycat lawsuit

Feb 20, 2025 - 21:00
Birkenstock sandals aren't art, just footwear, German court says after copycat lawsuit
Sandals are displayed on shelves at a store.

Can Birkenstock 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.