The FQ team’s BIRKENSTOCK picks for the season ahead

3 December 2025
By Fashion Quarterly

Whatever your summer holds, whether lounging, jetting, exploring or styling, there is a BIRKENSTOCK to match it.

Image by BIRKENSTOCK.

There’s something about summer that calls for simplicity. Pieces that feel effortless, travel well, and work for whatever the day brings. This year, BIRKENSTOCK is the constant in our wardrobes, carrying us from early morning errands to long afternoons in the sun. The brand’s cult-favourite classic styles are available in Newmarket, Takapuna and Christchurch stores, from the timeless Arizona and Florida sandals to Boston clogs, all designed to support your feet while fitting seamlessly into every summer moment.

At the heart of every BIRKENSTOCK is the original contoured Footbed. First introduced in the 1930s, it was designed to follow the shape of a healthy foot, with raised arches and proper weight distribution. Made from cork and natural latex, the Footbed supports your feet, knees, and hips, helping you stand and walk more comfortably. The best part is it adapts to your foot over time, so the sandals feel even better the more you wear them. That’s why BIRKENSTOCK has been trusted for generations.

Here is our edit of the pairs you will actually want to live in…

Imagery from Care Essentials range.
Imagery from Care Essentials range.

Summer in the city

Designed to take you from day to night and pair seamlessly with anything you wear. Think raffia, nubuck, and exquisitely wrapped leather — finished with signature Big Buckle and D-Buckle hardware. Neutral, refined, and versatile. 

BIRKENSTOCK Arizona Big Buckle Raffia Textile in Natural, $550.
BIRKENSTOCK Florida Exquisite Natural Leather in Ecru, $450.
BIRKENSTOCK Boston Big Buckle Nubuck Leather in Sandcastle, $400.

Summer jet-setting

Lightweight Classics and EVA styles that slip easily into a suitcase. We love them for their fuss-free comfort and how effortlessly they go from sightseeing to sundown drinks, it’s a yes from us.

BIRKENSTOCK Florida Soft Footbed Birkibuc in Mocca, $270.
BIRKENSTOCK Arizona EVA in Pure Sage, $120.
BIRKENSTOCK Mayari Birkibuc in Stone, $240.

Summer BBQs

Classic leather sandals and Boston clogs made for summer adventures and laid-back days away. Built for all-day comfort and easy wear, they’re the pairs we’re packing, and the ones the men in our lives will reach for again and again.

BIRKENSTOCK Arizona Oiled Leather in Habana, $280.
BIRKENSTOCK Naples Wrapped Oiled Leather in Black, $395.
BIRKENSTOCK Boston Soft Footbed Suede Leather in Taupe, $340.

Summer at home

We’re loving the Shearling and Slipper styles right now. They’re the ultimate for slow mornings and chilled evenings, keeping your feet cosy while still offering that classic style BIRKENSTOCK is known for.

BIRKENSTOCK Amsterdam Wool Felt in Anthracite, $260.
BIRKENSTOCK Arizona Shearling in Taupe, $350.
BIRKENSTOCK Zermatt Wool Felt in Light Grey, $150.

Summer for self care

For when you need a moment of self care. The new BIRKENSTOCK Care Essentials range brings the brand’s long-standing foot-health expertise into simple, indulgent products designed to care for every step. Made with natural formulations, the line helps restore balance and leave feet feeling refreshed, relaxed, and truly looked after.

BIKENSTOCK Relaxing Bath Salts $80, Relief Lotion $60 & Tube Squeezer $25.
BIRKENSTOCK Foot Care Essentials - Softening Rituals, $50.
BIRKENSTOCK Comforting Dry Oil $70 & Smoothing Pumice Stone $25.

Explore the full BIRKENSTOCK range at birkenstock.co.nz or in-store at Newmarket, Takapuna and Christchurch. 

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