Last October, the German footwear company Birkenstock went public with a valuation of more than $9 billion. The New York Times covered the moment with a retrospective, drawing a line from the easily recognized sandals and clogs "often worn by hippies and off-duty hikers" that built the brand to the fashion-focused collabs the company hopes will widen its appeal around the globe. Despite the push into the deeper mainstream, self-identifying Arizona-wearing dirtbags need fear not—Birkenstock is nurturing its earthy roots by expanding its outdoor collection, most recently with the release of the Mogami Terra sandal.
The Mogami Terra looks like an Arizona with an action strap and beefed up sole, but there's much more at play than that. The sandal similarly features two wide, buckled straps plus a contoured footbed that's been ortho-approved for decades. But beneath all that, there's a cushy midsole and a direct-injected outsole with TPU lugs for trail traction. In other words, there's more to the Mogami Terra than just a heel strap (which is easily adjustable via velcro, not a buckle, by the way).
