Birkenstock’s Snakeskin Clog Is Off the Scales
Did you know that 2025 is the year of the snake? Birkenstock sure does, and it's honoring the Lunar New Year with a luxuriously scaly clog. Meet the "Black Python" Tokio Cazador.
If it wasn't clear, this isn't your regular degular Birkenstock. The python-printed Tokio Cazador comes from Birkenstock 1774, Birkenstock's premium line, so it's extra luxe.
The upper is made of black suede, similar to what you'd see on a classic Boston clog. But the straps, made of python-printed calfskin, spice up this slip-on, taking it from a run-of-the-mill slide to a full-on luxury shoe.
Birkenstock has dabbled in similarly luxurious waters in the past, crafting lavish offerings with collaborators like Dior, Manolo Blahnik, and Proenza Schouler.
Birkenstock, a humble clog brand at its core, does luxury with a practiced ease you wouldn't expect from such an anti-hype brand. The Tokio Cazador is just one example — see, this isn't the first time Birkenstock has found itself mixed up in serpentine dealings. Stans of the brand might recall the custom, made-to-order python skin (yes, actual python skin) Bostons by The Shoe Surgeon that retailed for $1,500.
The Tokio Cazador in Black Python has a much calmer price point, retailing online for $451. Phew!
From high-label collabs to its own luxury offerings, Birkenstock has effectively elevated its casual, comfortable silhouettes — another win for the simple shoe brigade. We up!
