Closed Toe Birkenstock Clogs: Boston, Amsterdam and Naples

Closed Toe Birkenstock Clogs: Boston, Amsterdam and Naples

Birkenstock clogs are considered closed toe shoes, and the Boston is the classic example, a cork-footbed clog introduced in 1976. I start with the Boston, then cover suede, shearling-lined pairs and the Amsterdam and Naples.

The Boston and its family

Birkenstock clogs begin with the Boston, a cork-footbed clog introduced in 1976. It was lighter and more flexible than many of the wooden clogs of the time, which helped it spread from campuses to street style. This guide starts with the Boston and then moves to the other Birkenstock clogs in the range.

Birkenstock clogs collage: Birkenstock
Big-numbers fashion collage showing six Birkenstock Boston clogs.

Suede Clogs for Fall: Boston in Suede and Leather

More Boston finishes, from soft suede to glossy leather. Pick a neutral first if you want it to go with everything.

Shearling-lined for cold days

Shearling-lined Birkenstock clogs are the cold-weather answer. They work as slippers and as proper shoes with thick socks.

Amsterdam, Naples and other clogs

The Amsterdam, Naples and other clogs keep the footbed and change the outline. They are good when you want something a little softer than the Boston.

Wearing Birkenstock clogs

Start with the Boston in a colour you already own and build from there. Birkenstock clogs get better as the footbed shapes to your foot. If you want to keep browsing, I also put together Birkenstock Boston Clog Dupe and Clogs Are Not a Trend, They're a Permanent Fix.