What is Birkenstock known for?

For the anatomical cork footbed. It shapes to the foot with wear and supports the arch, which makes the brand popular with those looking for a shoe or sandal for all-day wear. The emphasis is on comfort and posture, not on sports.

What is the difference between the Arizona and the Boston?

The Arizona is an open sandal with two adjustable straps. The Boston is a closed clog with a closed toe, so you can also wear it in colder months and with socks. Both share the same footbed.

Do Birkenstocks run large or small?

They run on the large side and are sold in whole sizes. Those between sizes usually choose the smaller. Also pay attention to width: many models come in narrow and regular fittings. The size information per model makes this clear.

What is the most popular Birkenstock sneaker?

Right now the Birkenstock Tokio II Suede Leather “Faded Purple” – 1028216 is the most sought-after Birkenstock, with a Hypescore of 46 GSv.

Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed Oiled Leather Tobacco Brown (1018147)

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18GSvINERT

Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed Oiled Leather Tobacco Brown (1018147)

Brand	Birkenstock
Model	Birkenstock Boston
Color	Brown
Stylecode	1018147
Recommended retail	€ 160,00
Suited for	Unisex
Release date	August 25, 2022

Price from € 135,00 · 5 shops · RRP € 160,00 −16%

Price distribution Birkenstock Boston

We compare this sneaker's price with the 188 other adult versions of the Birkenstock Boston that we track. At a lowest price of €135 this colorway is cheaper than 65% of those 188 versions. The group median sits at €154, with resale outliers up to €888. The chart shows exactly where this sneaker falls — the black marker — among all the others.

CheapestBirkenstock Boston EVA “Khaki” (1026215)€43

PriciestBirkenstock Boston Braided Suede Kith Mocca (1031020)€888

We always compare the lowest price a colorway is currently on sale for somewhere: the cheapest entry point, usually for one specific size. The comparison stays within the same age group, because a kids size (TD/PS/GS) is priced differently than an adult size. Because the price varies per size, your size may come out a little higher. To keep the comparison fair we leave out the most and least expensive two percent — the resale outliers, and the price axis is logarithmic so both the cheap and the pricey end stay readable. We refresh the numbers several times a day; last update 11 Sep 2026.

Hypescore × price

Hype doesn't have to be expensive. Each dot is a Birkenstock Boston colorway (of the 188 with a Hypescore): the further right, the more hype, and the higher a dot sits, the cheaper the sneaker. This sneaker is the photo with the red ring (Hypescore 18). Below the RRP they're called meltdowns: top-left the quiet price meltdowns (cheap, but little attention yet), top-right the radiating meltdowns — lots of hype and well below retail, the hottest deals. Above the RRP sit the grails: bottom-right the radiating grails (loved and pricey), and bottom-left the potential grails — pricey with little hype. That can simply be too expensive, but it's often where fresh drops and collabs appear that are too new to have gathered grail votes; their hype still has to build.

Hypescore · 18 GSv

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This sneaker scores 18 GSv (INERT). The Hypescore weighs those votes together with resale movement, search demand and scarcity into this single number. How the Hypescore works →

Birkenstock Boston Soft Footbed Oiled Leather Tobacco Brown (1018147)

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Price distribution Birkenstock Boston

Hypescore × price

Hypescore · 18 GSv