For suede lovers: BEAMS BOY teams up with Birkenstock to reinvent the Boston clog with warm earth-tone patchwork
This colorway is literally every suede lover’s dream 🤎
Summary
- BEAMS BOY teams up with Birkenstock to rework the classic Boston clog, using Taupe, Mink and Mocha suede in an asymmetrical patchwork.
- The left and right shoes feature a mismatched color-block layout, giving each pair a one-of-a-kind handcrafted feel and layered visual effect.
- The insole is stamped with both the Birkenstock and BEAMS logos, and comes with BEAMS’ signature orange shoe box packaging.
- Made entirely in Germany, the shoe uses a natural leather lining and a lightweight EVA cushioned outsole, with a unisex last that covers both men’s and women’s sizing.
When a classic meets Japanese aesthetics, it always sparks fresh ideas that make your heart skip a beat. Japanese label BEAMS BOY has once again teamed up with Birkenstock, choosing the familiar Boston clog and reinterpreting it in a “Brown Patchwork” colorway. Rather than taking a minimalist approach with a single type of leather, the brands have combined Birkenstock’s three signature suede shades to create an asymmetrical shoe with a distinctly handcrafted feel.
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Asymmetrical patchwork details on each shoe give every pair a unique handcrafted spirit
The standout feature of this collaborative Boston is its use of Birkenstock’s classic Taupe, Mink, and Mocha suede leathers. The design team cut and reassembled the different color blocks, letting the stitching become part of the visual language. More cleverly, each shoe uses an asymmetrical color layout, breaking from the traditional symmetry of footwear for patchwork appeal that feels relaxed and handcrafted.
A subtle logo hidden in the footbed
Rather than printing oversized logos across the uppers, this collaboration keeps the details inside. The footbeds are printed with Birkenstock and BEAMS logos, leaving the mark of the collaboration only where the foot rests and preserving the shoe’s clean exterior. The packaging continues BEAMS’s signature bright orange shoebox, making the unboxing feel ceremonial from the very first moment.
Gender-inclusive sizing
In terms of construction and comfort, this pair maintains the Boston’s usual high standards. The upper and footbed lining are both made from natural leather, while a lightweight EVA cushioned outsole provides durability and a comfortable feel underfoot. Made in Germany, the shoes come in a broad size range. BEAMS BOY handles the smaller sizes, while larger sizes are available at the same time, so people of any gender can easily wear this relaxed earth-tone palette.
Earth tones are a year-round favorite for their versatility, and this pair cleverly uses different suede shades to create depth and dimension, avoiding the heaviness that can sometimes come with monochrome suede. Pair its slightly roomier silhouette with socks for an easy, layered Japanese Lifestyle feel.
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