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For 35 years, Birkenstock lovers nationwide have sent worn-down shoes to this Kansas cobblery | KMUW
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It takes a long time to wear out a Birkenstock, a favorite sandal of Boomers (with or without socks). Here's a comparison of a new pair to an old pair worn daily
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For 35 years, Birkenstock lovers nationwide have sent worn-down shoes to this Kansas cobblery | KMUW
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