Birkenstock, German footwear company active since 1774, has been confirmed as a benchmark for ‘sensible shoes’ for more than two centuries. Its legacy is based on an anatomical cork footbed able to give arch support, making its sandals and slides a healthy addition to your leisurewear. The Birkenstock Boston, acknowledged as the best-seller among the so-called ‘mulement’ enthusiasts, answers the demand to be comfortable year-round. Read more…
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The introduction of the Boston clog is dated 1979, considered by the German shoe company a natural evolution of their Arizona slides, to have much-needed toe protection while suede and leather uppers give natural insulation. The customer demand for sabot was already growing when the pandemic hit, the stay-at-home lifestyle made Boston sandals the IT shoe to be comfortable thanks to their signature cork footbed supporting the arch on different focal points. In the internet fashion scene Instagram page @muleboyz popped up in 2019 giving birth to the ‘mulement’ phenomenon, reposting all the cozy and homey looks from the much-growing community and showing sneak peeks of forthcoming collaborations and drops from brands like Crocs, Dr. Martens or Keen, always with the open heel.