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Birkenstock’s Muted Tokio Clog Is Made For Minimalists
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If you subscribe to the old adage “less is more,” then Birkenstock's Tokio II clog has it all.
The Tokio II, similar to other Birkenstock favorites like the Arizona and Boston clog, wears a clunky cork footbed, making it an MVP of the ugly “It” shoe genre right alongside heeled sneakers and foam Crocs. What makes the Tokio II stand apart from the bolder Boston and Arizona are two elements: its strap heel, and the symphony of muted colorways the clog comes in.
Available in gray, white, black, and stone, the Tokio II balances out Birkenstock's more extravagant ventures, like the scaly Year of the Snake Tokio clog and the plush shearling Arizona sandal.
The Tokio II’s lack of bells and whistles doesn't make it any less special. Instead, its simplicity reinforces the aesthetic cohesion that's taken Birkenstock to the top of the comfy shoe charts.
Birkenstock's congregation of imitators is quite large.Notable members include Gucci, Balenciaga, and Fendi, all of which offer clogs or slides reminiscent of Birkenstock's signature laid-back style. And the flat footwear giant is so sought-after that luxury labels like Manolo Blahnik and Dior scramble to snag an official collab. Birkenstock's official
The Tokio II is a relatively new style but judging from the trajectory of Birkenstock’s portfolio, it’s bound to become an instant classic.
