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Step into summer style with our 5 best Birkenstock-inspired sandals, plus 12 more current designer picks, where comfort meets high fashion. These are the luxe picks you’ll want to wear on repeat. For more options, browse these Birkenstock look alike sandals.
Two more current favorites joined the list. The Jenni Kayne Bare Slingback Sandal in olive is the barely-there flat that dresses up everything from denim to slip skirts, and the Reformation Wyler Heeled Mule in citrine jacquard is the slip-on with just enough heel to make jeans and a sweater feel finished.
One more current favorite: the Veronica Beard Carmina wrap sandal in Cedar Coconut is the cord lace-up flat that wraps the ankle and goes with cutoffs, denim, and a slip dress.
Two classic pairs worth adding: the Birkenstock Sydney Sandal in grey is the sleeker two-strap with the slimmer buckle profile.
For cooler days, the UGG Goldenstar Villa Clog in Dark Chestnut is the closed-toe option: the same easy slip-on ease with a soft suede upper and a buckled strap that keeps it polished.
The Birkenstock Franca Sandal in black keeps the same contoured footbed with slim strappy uppers that read a little dressier.
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Four current Birkenstock-inspired sandals to compare
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For this current shopping edit, I compared these four styles from current brand and retailer product pages. They serve different jobs: a slim leather flip-flop, a chunky raffia flatform, a black dinner heel and a water-friendly pool flat. The full edit below continues with more current designer and Birkenstock 1774 sandals, each checked against the retailer’s live product page.
The water-friendly pair is the one we pack without thinking. We spent mornings at this pool in Cabo, and a flat you can wear from breakfast straight down to the water is the whole answer for a resort weekend.
A slim leather flip-flop: Tory Burch Romy
Tory Burch Romy flip-flops in Classic Cuoio. Romy has a Napa leather upper, suede-lined straps and a cushioned leather footbed, with small button hardware at the side. The Classic Cuoio brown is an easy match for white linen trousers or a cotton midi dress. This is a toe-post sandal with a leather sole, not a Birkenstock molded-footbed substitute or a water shoe. Tory Burch listed Classic Cuoio as a Best Seller with sizes 5 through 11 available and sizes 12 and 13 sold out when checked.
A chunky raffia flatform: Steve Madden Bigmona
Steve Madden Bigmona sandals in Natural Raffia. Bigmona is the strap-heavy option here, with a substantial flatform sole and adjustable straps. Natural Raffia gives shorts, linen and simple day dresses some texture. The upper combines raffia and synthetic material; the sole is synthetic. Steve Madden lists a 2-inch height and says to size up half a size if you are between sizes. The Natural Raffia page showed add-to-cart inventory, with some extended sizes sold out, when checked. This is not a slim flat, and the extra height may not suit every walk.
For dinner: Sam Edelman Daniella in black leather
Sam Edelman Daniella block-heel sandals in Black Leather. Daniella has a front toe strap, an ankle strap and a block heel. Black leather works with a slip dress, a tailored trouser or an evening midi when you want something dressier than a casual sandal. This is the dinner heel in the edit, not an all-day walking shoe. The Black Leather page showed medium and wide width selectors and an active add-to-cart option when checked.
A water-friendly flat: Birkenstock Madrid Big Buckle EVA
The Birkenstock Madrid Big Buckle EVA in Eggshell is the water-friendly choice for the pool bag. The single strap and oversized buckle keep the shape simple with a linen cover-up or shorts. This is lightweight EVA, not the cognac leather Arizona. Birkenstock lists the Eggshell pair in medium/narrow width and showed selectable add-to-cart sizes when checked.
Beyond the Birkenstock look, a few shapes are worth searching for by name. Slim leather flip-flops are the easiest summer flat, and raffia flatform sandals add texture to linen. A pair of black block heel sandals covers dinner, while suede thong sandals and brown suede sandals keep the neutral palette soft. For a sculpted footbed, are the classic.
Mytheresa big sale, checked October 27: The Brunello Cucinelli suede sandals and Dries Van Noten brown leather slides in this edit are in the extra 20% off sale offer on eligible orders of $350 or more, through November 8 at 11:59 p.m. CET (2:59 p.m. Pacific). Exclusions apply; check the retailer’s terms before buying. Other sandals are not presented as part of this offer.
More Designer Slides and Sandals to Shop Now
Three more pieces for the slide-and-sandal edit: crochet slides for a textured flat, red kitten heel sandals for dinner, and puffed leather slides in rust for easy days.
- Miu Miu Crochet and Leather Slides in White: A cream crochet band with the Miu Miu logo cut in tan leather, set on a flat tan sole. A relaxed slide with a little texture.
- Khaite Loop Leather Sandals in Red: Thin crossing suede straps in a rich red on a low kitten heel, with a slim ankle strap and a gold buckle.
- Dries Van Noten Puffed Leather Slides in Rust: A rust-colored double-strap slide in glossy puffed leather on a flat sole, with a square open toe.
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Why Shop Birkenstock-Inspired Sandals
When it comes to chic comfort, no sandal has dominated both the runway and the sidewalk quite like the Birkenstock. And this season, Birkenstock’s premium collections are stepping things up with buttery-soft leathers, modern silhouettes, and collab-worthy upgrades that make these not just comfy, but covetable. Think: Italian-made suede, exotic textures, and runway-worthy metallics. And if you’re more into the Birkenstock look without the Birkenstock label, other designers offer their own takes on the slide silhouette.
Whether you’re planning summer escapes or just want a sandal that goes with everything, here are the top 8 high-end Birkenstock-style sandals you’ll want to slip into now and all season long.
The 5 Primary Luxe Birkenstock-Inspired Sandals
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1. Birkenstock 1774 Sylt Faded Denim Slides
Think of this as the elevated pool slide of your dreams. The Sylt is one of the best designer sandals in the Birkenstock 1774 lineup, clean, crisp, and sculptural. Luxe denim and sleek edges make it look more high-fashion than a health store.
2. Emme Parsons Bari Sandals in Espresso Nappa
If your comfort sweet spot is a padded sandal, the Bari is the one. Emme Parsons shapes a soft leather footbed with a slim toe loop and a thin wrap strap in deep espresso nappa, so it feels easy but reads like a fashion choice. The clean silhouette keeps it sleek rather than bulky.
3. A.EMERY Kinto Sandals
A.EMERY’s Kinto takes the humble thong sandal uptown. Rich walnut leather and a squared toe make it the polished older sister of the flip-flop, and it pairs as easily with linen trousers as with a slip dress.
4. The Row Beach Suede Thong Sandals
The Row does the thong sandal the way only The Row can: pared back, leather-trimmed suede and zero hardware. The linked Beach pair comes in Cigare brown and showed EU 35/US 5 as the last piece when checked.
5. Brunello Cucinelli Suede Sandals
If quiet luxury had a house sandal, this would be it. Cucinelli’s suede slide carries the label’s signature embellished heel detail, so it reads polished rather than poolside. Italian craftsmanship, weekend comfort.
Why Everyone’s Obsessing Over Birkenstock-Inspired Sandals
These high-end Birkenstock sandals put comfort first without making sensible shoes boring. From the Proenza Schouler collaboration to quiet-luxury takes from The Row and other designers, there’s never been a better time to upgrade your sandal game.
Ready to Shop Birkenstock-Inspired Sandals?
Whether you’re going full 1774 luxury or leaning into the Birkenstock aesthetic with a fashion-forward twist, these top 5 primary picks and 7 complementary sandals are summer wardrobe game-changers.
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