Shearling Arizona returns, now in dark chocolate
Birkenstock’s 2026 holiday collection features shearling shoes in a color that’s not actually a flavor.
The story
Birkenstock is re-releasing shearling versions of its Arizona and Boston styles for the 2026 holiday season in new colorways, with prices between $455 and $520.
Source: wwd.com
Our reading
Birkenstock is re-releasing shearling Arizona and Boston styles for the 2026 holiday season, this time in dark chocolate. The brand’s obsession with holiday collections is now so routine that it’s hard to tell if the 1774 line is a seasonal event or a permanent fixture. The shoes are priced between $455 and $520, which is roughly the cost of a week at a mid-range hotel. But if you’re buying them, it’s not about the price — it’s about the prestige of owning a limited-edition shearling sandal that’s only available once a year. The dark chocolate hue is described as ‘rich’ and ‘tactile.’ That’s not a design choice — that’s a sales tactic.
