Advice

|15 Jul 2022|4 mins

Is It Time To Bring Out The Birkenstocks? These 22 Styles Point To Yes

Don’t worry, this isn’t a socks-and-sandals push… Unless?

From shearling slides to Birkenstock Bostons, here’s how to make winter slides work for your wardrobe.

Unless you’re #blessed with year-round sunshine, winter tends to send a few of our favourite pairs into style hibernation: barely-there heels, strappy sandals, our trusty Birkenstocks… Until now. The ugly shoe that just won’t quit, Birkenstocks have clawed their way into our cold weather wardrobes, thanks to a few seasonal tweaks. And tbh? We’ve never, ever been happier.

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If you’re thinking “gee, that’s nice and all, but I don’t see how I’m gonna be wearing my Arizonas before September…”, allow us to introduce this season’s hottest hybrid: shearling Birkenstocks. An icon made fluffy, these instantly recognisable two-strap slides are lined with cosy fleece but set on the same traction soles – so you can wear them well beyond that harried scuttle to the curb come bin night. Not on board the Birkenstock train? Upgrade your Uggs with a pair of their viral Fluff Yeah slides and make even your WFH-iest WFH days feel a little more lush.

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Spotted on everyone from Kendall Jenner and Kaia Gerber to (yes, even!) Ye, Boston Birkenstocks are proving to be everyone’s top pick for… Just about anywhere, really. The brand’s unisex clogs are beloved by celebs, models off duty and influencers alike, cementing their status as the casual shoe of the season.

The right amount of sartorial insouciance will let you style these backless loafers with just about anything in your wardrobe. However, if you need a little inspiration to get you started, take notes from the style set and team your Bostons with relaxed tailoring, straight-leg jeans and an oversized shirt, a knitted loungewear set or a chintzy floral midi dress (add socks to the equation to take the vibe from cottagecore to coastal grandma).

Want a break from your Bostons? Some of your favourite footwear labels are adding flat mules and clogs to the mix, with everyone from Alias Mae, AERE and Senso to designers like CAMILLA, Rag & Bone and See by Chloé. Whether you want sleek and simple, oversized embellishments or that plush fleece-lined look, there’s a pair to tempt even the most traditionalist among us.

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One final word of wisdom? Don’t leave your new slides next to your *actual* scuffed and sad slippers – that’s one mix-up you don’t want to make as you’re rushing out the door… Happened to a friend of mine.

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