Oiled leather upper
Adjustable buckles
Cork midsole with suede lining
Durable ‘Super Walk’ EVA sole
Roomy fit

The Birkenstock Arizona — the sandal of choice for the orthopaedic beatnik. Whether worn as a house-shoe or out-and-about, Birkenstocks are the quintessential comfort/style classic. Paired with some Wigwam socks they make for the ultimate in acid-rambling attire.

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Birkenstock Arizona Sl (white)

Size

Men's Sandals & Slippers

Suede upper
Adjustable Velcro strap
Contorted cork footbed

EVA sole unit
Made in Germany

We don’t want to come across as melodramatic, but these Kyoto sandals from Birkenstock may just be some of the best slices of footwear we’ve ever seen. They’ve got those contorted cork footbeds Birkenstock are known for, but it’s that dual-strap design that’s really enraptured our hearts and minds. This configuration is quite hard to describe, so maybe just get a good eyeful of those photos and you should see what all the fuss is about.

Birkenstock Kyoto (midnight)

Suede uppers
Buckle fastening

EVA cork footbed
Slightly large sizing – check the measurements

Might sound a bit daft, but we like to think of Birkenstock’s Zurich sandals as the cousin of the Arizona who’s moved to Cannes, rides a Vespa and co-owns a modest-yet-popular vegan cafe… if that makes any sense? They've got that ultra-comfy cork footbeds you've come to expect from Birkenstock, with the added benefit of having some chunky overlays instead of the usual straps. Very nice.

Birkenstock Zürich (taupe)

Birkenstock Zürich Sfb (mink)

Birkenstock Barbados Eva (navy)

Polyester webbing 'Z-straps' with adjustable buckle
PU midsole
Non-marking ChacoGrip™ outsole
Vegan friendly

The Z/1 Classic Sandal from Chaco is perhaps the ultimate in sports-based sandalry. It’s got a tough strap to keep it in place and a substantial (and particularly comfortable) sole for when you’re scrambling about on rocks and things like that.

Chaco Z1 Classic (bone Brown)

Polyester webbing ‘Z Straps’ with adjustable buckle

EVA construction
‘LUVSEAT’ arch-support
True sizing

Chaco’s Chillos Slide are a set of ultra-relaxed sandals. They’re made from that EVA stuff, which means they’ll float on water, which means they’re bang-on for long days spent suppin’ cervezas poolside without fear of losing them to the deep end. They’re also equipped with Chaco’s world-famous ‘Z Straps’ too. Customisable comfort never looked so good.

Chaco Chillos Slide (chocolate)

Cord/micro-fibre uppers
Rubber outsole
Drawcord tightening system
Slightly snug, but you should be good with your normal size

And now for something completely different… the Uneek sandal from Portland’s Keen.
Made using Keen’s ingenious ‘two cords and a sole’ design, these are just the thing for seaside scrambling and lake-based hijinks, and due to the way those cords wrap around your feet, they’re pretty comfortable too.
These things are ridiculously popular in Japan — and for good reason, if you’re after a well-thought-out pair of sandals, then these are just the ticket.

Keen Uneek (dark Olive / Brown Sugar)

SFB upper
Adjustable buckles
Cork midsole with suede lining
Durable rubber EVA sole
Roomy fit

The Birkenstock Arizona (famously worn by countless San-Fran flower-children and possibly your dad) — the sandal of choice for the orthopaedic beatnik. Whether worn while tutoring physics on the weekend, or power-grilling some meat, Birkenstocks are the quintessential comfort/style classic.

Birkenstock Arizona Sfb (desert Buck Almond)

80% cotton, 20% polyester
Twill fabric
Full press stud fastening
Two chest pockets with press stud flaps
Press stud cuffs
Two front patch pockets with press stud flaps
Drawcord hem
Regular fit

Inspired by the Canadian combat coats of the 20th century, Uniform Bridge & Co.’s Canadian Fatigue Jacket is a real tasty slab of military-scented outerwear. It’s made from the usual twill stuff, which should put up with untold amounts of skirmish-related stick, but how about those ultra-progressive pockets on the chest? Should come in handy for loads of behind-enemy-lines-TicTac-stowage.

Uniform Bridge Canadian Fatigue Jacket (sage Green)

Men's Jackets

Suede upper
Adjustable buckles
Cork midsole with suede lining
Durable rubber EVA sole
Roomy fit

The Birkenstock Arizona (famously worn by countless San-Fran flower-children and possibly your dad) — the sandal of choice for the orthopaedic beatnik. Whether worn while tutoring physics on the weekend, or power-grilling some meat, Birkenstocks are the quintessential comfort/style classic.

Birkenstock Arizona Sfb (vanilla)

Birkenstock Kyoto (ochre)

Birkenstock Arizona Sfb (faded Khaki)

Suede uppers
Contoured cork footbed

EVA midsole
Made in Germany
True sizing

Here we’ve got the Boston from the orthopaedic mad ‘eds at Birkenstock. They’ve got those anatomically correct cork footbeds Birkenstock and their sandals are renowned for, but those suede uppers push these more into clog terrority. Whatever history ends up categorising them as, one thing is for certain – they’re very very very good.

Birkenstock Boston (faded Khaki)

Chaco Z1 Classic (olive Night)

Polyester webbing 'Z-straps' with adjustable buckle
PU midsole
Non-marking ChacoGrip™ outsole
Vegan friendly

The Banded Z Cloud sandal from Chaco is perhaps the ultimate in sports-based sandalry. It’s got a tough strap to keep it in place and a substantial (and particularly comfortable) sole for when you’re scrambling about on rocks and things like that.

Chaco Banded Z Cloud (moss Lichen)

Chaco Z1 Classic (sea Pine)

Keen Uneek (steel Grey / Jolly Green)

65% polyester, 35% cotton
G-1000 fabric
Full zip fastening with press stud stormflap
Four press stud pockets on the front
Fjällräven leather patch on the upper left arm
Regular fit, but large sizing, we recommend sizing down

The Fjällräven Greenland Jacket has been a firm Oi Polloi favourite for years. Designed way back in 1966 by Fjällräven founder and avid outdoorsman, Åke Nordin, it’s made from their world-famous G-1000 fabric, making it both tough and water-resistant. If you’re looking for a no-nonsense outdoor jacket, it’s scientifically proven that you can’t go wrong with this.

Fjällräven Greenland Winter Jacket (autumn Leaf)

Birko-Flor synthetic upper
Adjustable buckles
Cork midsole with suede lining
Durable rubber EVA sole
Roomy fit

The Birkenstock Arizona (famously worn by countless San-Fran flower-children and possibly your dad) — the sandal of choice for the orthopaedic beatnik. Whether worn while tutoring physics on the weekend, or power-grilling some meat, Birkenstocks are the quintessential comfort/style classic. These ones have a tasty green sole that looks like AstroTurf.

Birkenstock Arizona (dark Brown)

Chaco Z1 Classic (peppercorn)

100% wool
Brushed flannel fabric
Drawcord hood
Full button fastening
Two chest pockets with press stud flaps
Buttoned cuffs
Curved hem
Made in France
Regular fit

Well… this Jopo Flannel Jacket from workwear wizards Arpenteur is pretty astounding, isn’t it? As with anything crafted by this lot, this doozy has been made in France out of the finest materials known to mankind – in this case some highly-intriguing brushed wool flannel stuff that feels just as good as it looks. Other good features include that drawcord hood and those secure pockets on the chest.

Arpenteur Jopo Flannel Jacket (navy)

100% cotton
Twill fabric
Full zip fabric
Buttoned neck tab
Two slash pockets
Ribbed cuffs and hem
Regular fit

How about this Bayport Windbreaker Jacket from King Ralph? It’s got that classic sharp-n-sporty windbreaker design, complete with neck tab for throat-hugging comfort, as well as the added benefit of being made from cotton twill. Needless to say, it’s a real heavy hitter.

Polo Ralph Lauren Bayport Windbreaker Jacket (aviator Navy)

Men's Windbreakers

Suede uppers
Crepe sole
Heel pull tab
Made in Italy
True sizing

The Etoflex Suede Boots from Astorflex are really a sight for sore eyes. They’re made out of sumptuous suede, they’ve got some classy gum soles, and they’re really, really Italian. What we mean by ‘Italian’ is they’re proper classy, and are the sort-of boots that can be worn while zipping about dusty coastal towns on a Vespa or going out for a high-brow scran . And (if you sniff hard enough) they smell like ragu. Bellisimo!

Astorflex Ettoflex Boots (militare)

Men's Boots

Birko-Flor synthetic upper
Adjustable buckles
Cork midsole with suede lining
Durable rubber EVA sole
Roomy fit

The Birkenstock — the sandal of choice for the orthopaedic beatnik. Whether worn as a house-shoe or out-and-about, Birkenstocks are the quintessential comfort/style classic. Paired with some Wigwam socks they make for the ultimate in acid-rambling attire. These ones here are the Milano version. Same ultra-comfortable sole, with the added ankle strap for extra-support.

Birkenstock Milano (mocha)

EVA upper
Adjustable buckles

EVA sole
Roomy fit

The Birkenstock Arizona (famously worn by countless San-Fran flower-children and possibly your dad) — the sandal of choice for the orthopaedic beatnik. Whether worn while tutoring physics on the weekend, or power-grilling some meat, Birkenstocks are the quintessential comfort/style classic. These ones here are made from some weird, high-tech plastic-stuff called Ethylene Vinyl Acetate, and come in a pretty militant shade of green. Ideal for pool-side skirmishes.

Birkenstock Arizona Eva (black)

EVA upper
Adjustable buckles

EVA sole
Roomy fit

The Birkenstock Arizona (famously worn by countless San-Fran flower-children and possibly your dad) — the sandal of choice for the orthopaedic beatnik. Whether worn while tutoring physics on the weekend, or power-grilling some meat, Birkenstocks are the quintessential comfort/style classic. These ones here are made from some weird, high-tech plastic-stuff called Ethylene Vinyl Acetate, meaning they're both lightweight and waterproof. Perfect pool-wear.