Birkenstock Celebrates 60 Years of the Iconic Zürich Sandal with Limited-Edition Collection
Get ready to step into style with Birkenstock’s latest release – a limited-edition anniversary collection featuring four archive-inspired versions of their flagship Zürich sandal. This iconic silhouette was first introduced by Karl Birkenstock in 1964 and has since become a staple in the brand’s footwear line.
The Zürich sandal, originally known as the “Closed Model,” was praised for its wide upper, natural composition, and double buckles. It was later renamed for its Brutalist design and has continued to gain popularity for its functionality and foot health benefits.
In celebration of its 60th anniversary, Birkenstock has combined elements of the original design with their modern style codes to create four new colorways: “Dark Red,” “Dark Green,” “Light Blue,” and “Light Green.” The sandals feature the same age-old buckles and soles as the 1964 model, but with premium leather and soft suede uppers for a luxurious touch. And of course, the anatomically shaped cork-latex footbed stays true to the brand’s legacy in shoemaking.
But that’s not all – Birkenstock has also recently released three new versions of the Zürich sandal: the Zürich Tech, which focuses on utilitarian design, and the Zürich Embossed and Zürich Suede, both crafted with high-quality, soft leather.
The Zürich anniversary collection will be available for purchase on August 29th through Birkenstock’s webstore. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of history and elevate your shoe game with these archive-inspired designs. Check out the gallery above for a closer look at the collection.
