I Never Thought I'd Wear These Ugly Shoes, But I Was Wrong—8 Ways to Style Them

When my friends saw me wearing Birkenstocks, they did a double take. I'm quite the fashion person who lives for a pair of heeled booties, so this was a bit out of character. I honestly think just a year or two ago, I would have also done a double take upon seeing myself, but things have changed. Birkenstock's Boston Clogs are cool again. Scrolling through Pinterest lately, I've seen them time and again, and after trying them out for myself, I've decided that I'm here for it.

What's the honest secret behind why I love these shoes so much? It's all about comfort, versatility, and a dash of nostalgia. These clogs have long been known for their unmatched comfort thanks to their contoured cork footbeds that mold to the shape of your feet. But now, they're making waves beyond the comfort factor. Fashion-forward individuals are discovering that these clogs are surprisingly versatile, pairing seamlessly with everything from casual jeans to European summer dresses. Allow me to prove it to you. Below, find eight outfits that fashion people styled this pair of shoes with.

Birkenstock's Boston shoes are naturally on the casual side, so fashion people have been dressing their pairs up with blazers. This is a no-fail way to show people that you're not just wearing them—you're styling them.

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I have seen this photo on my Pinterest board every time that I've looked up Birkenstocks. Denim on denim has never failed me and looks so good with the shoes.

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If you're like me and taking your dear sweet time to transition into fall, this summer blouse is perfection when paired with a cool jacket and Birkenstocks. I'd wear it to the office, for casual coffee runs, and everywhere in between.

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Tailored vests have quickly taken over the closets of the fashion crowd, and when you pair one with a maxi skirt, you're covering two trends. This is an outfit I'm planning to wear a lot this season, and Birkenstocks are the perfect finishing touch.

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My favorite thing about Pilates is that you can wear whatever shoes you'd like since you'll be barefoot during class. Wearing Birkenstocks on my walk to class makes everything easier.

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Fully embrace the granola-friendly grandmacore look by pairing your Birkenstocks with a cozy vest and cargo pants. New aesthetic unlocked.

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When I think of running from boulangerie to brasserie in Paris, I think of an outfit like this. This is the French-girl way of styling Birkenstocks, and I'm here for it.

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Do you work from home? My go-to work-from-home outfit has always consisted of wide-leg jeans, a very comfortable sweater, and a pair of shoes I can slide into if I need to run a quick errand. Birkenstocks have always paired well with this ensemble for me.

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This story was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.