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The point that “ugly” shoes can be a form of self-possession, rather than rebellion for its own sake, really lands. Birkenstock’s staying power sits in that same space between comfort and identity. Further reading from The European Desk: https://europeandesk.substack.com/p/the-price-of-being-ordinary

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Ooo!!! Birkenstock’s are actually a beast when it comes to this conversation. Thank you for that. I will check out The European Desk.