A Strapping New Birkenstock Clog, in Every Sense of the Word
Spot the difference between Birkenstock’s Loma mule and the German sandal-maker's ever-popular suede Boston clog. I’ll give you a clue: the Loma looks especially strapping (in every sense of the word).
Yes, the newly released Birkenstock Loma is essentially a Boston sandal with a bulky velcro strap plonked on the top, launching exclusively as part of the German shoe makers’ collaboration with BEAMS’ B:MING casual wear sub-label.
The updated mule comes in a vibrant orange, a taupe, or a black colorway.
However, BEAMS' iteration also offers options for customizable embroidery upon purchase, an infrequent occurrence along the 250-year-old company's history of footwear craft.
The upper is suede whereas the footbed is classic cork. contrasting against the more technical strap that distinguishes the Loma from its Boston clog base.
Though labeled new, Birkenstock's Loma slip-on bears stylistic resemblance to the higher-end Birkenstock 1774's fur-lined Nagoya slides from its get-together with Danish home textile brand Tekla a few seasons ago.
Similarly, the Loma resembles Union's recent collaborative Bimshire clog, though that was a fair bit strappier.
But before you think of it as a more affordable alternative to any shearling-lined or ultra-limited shoes, note that Birkenstock also sells the Nagoya as an in-line option.
Your call as to which is superior.
For just over ¥25,000 (circa $170), these Birkenstocks are available to pre-order now at BEAMS online (who got the Japanese exclusive to launch the shoe) and are slowly trickling into stores worldwide.
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