Style Guide

Birko-Flor, EVA and BirkiBuc, a Birken-story

In all of its comfortable glory, Birko-Flor is a skin-friendly, tear-resistant and synthetic textile that takes significantly less effort to look after than your everyday leather. Each sheet is com...

Birkenstock vs Crocs: Battle Of The Best

Now, we love a good Croc, and we love a good Birkenstock – but what happens if we were to compare? Well, at first, this felt like trying to choose between your children or having to pick only one f...

DRAWING THE LINE: Waterproof, water-repellant or water-resistant?

Yes, we know - summer isn't even over yet and we're already trying to protect those toes of yours from facing an over-hydrated doom. When it comes to footwear, what is the difference between waterp...

DNA Deep-dive: How to throw down the Birkenstock Arizona

Birkenstock Arizona: a quick DNA deep‑dive Birkenstock’s story began in 1774, leading the way with comfortably practical mules and sandals that never compromise on ergonomically designed details — ...

DNA Deep-dive: How we're styling the aptly-named Birkenstock Buckley

Meet the Buckley We're not going to beat around the bush: this could be Birkenstock's cosiest mule yet — which is why today's styling spotlight is on the Birkenstock Buckley. Hadn't considered them...

Summertime Sandals — By TOWER

July on Brick Lane has a feeling all of its own. The market stalls are out, the coffee shop doors are wedged open, and somewhere between the vintage rails and the bagel shop, the city slows down ju...

Your Summertime Birkenstock Rotation

As you’d expect with a name of such stature, footwear brand Birkenstock was founded a long time ago - starting life in 1774 as a subject an cobbler around Langen-Bergheim, Germany.

The Best Clogs to Buy Right Now

There was a time when the word ‘clog’ conjured up images of Dutch wooden sabots or practical kitchen footwear. Today, it’s a completely different story. The clog has evolved into one of the most ve...

The Ultimate Birkenstock Guide

From the most sought-after sandals to sturdy work footwear. Learn about the Birkenstock brand origin, how they’ve evolved over the years, and if Birkenstock footwear is true to size.

Your Ultimate Summer Shoes Guide

On the hunt for the best footwear for this summer? Things are seriously heating up, but your shoes don’t have to. Keep your cool and discover the best shoes for summer with us at TOWER. Croc lovers...