Related post: How to Wear Birkenstocks (Styling Guide & Outfit Ideas)

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Birkenstocks

Born in 1774, Birkenstocks first were sold in the United States in 1967. Birkenstocks were first associated with the liberal movement and flower children, who donned these sandals to represent a free-thinking subculture. Today, these shoes are trendy: everyone from high-fashion designers to college students are wearing these cork sandals.

My Birkenstock Picks

Product: Arizona Taupe Suede Sandal

Product: Mayari Golden Brown Birko-Flor

Pro Tip: Before spending the day wearing your brand new Birkenstocks, break them in a little first. I always found wearing them around the house in short intervals really did the trick!

How I Would Style Birkenstocks – 2 Outfits:

Products: Top, Birkenstocks, Jeans, Bag

Products: Dress, Necklace, Birkenstocks, Bag

Chacos

Whatever college campus I am at, whatever time of day or year, I always see a pair of Chacos.

As we mentioned in our recent Birks vs Chacos post, Chacos were founded in 1989 by Mark Paigen, a whitewater rafting guide. He wanted to design the ultimate outdoor sandal that had both comfort and durability, so he constructed the Chaco sandal with the now patented suction-padded bed.

Today, Chacos are known globally and have a strong reputation with outdoorsmen and college students alike. Though they are made for the outdoors, there is no reason you can’t wear them in everyday life. After all, you’re going to pay upwards of $100 for these shoes – you’ll probably want to get some good use out of them!