# Birkenstock footwear market competition and discounting

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/birkenstock-footwear-market-competition-and-discounting
> Updated: 2026-08-27T20:11:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

The casual footwear market has seen increased price competition involving Birkenstock products. Initially, Adidas introduced the Adimule slide, a premium-comfort clog priced between $80 and $100, positioned as a more affordable alternative to Birkenstock’s $170 Boston clog. During this period, retailer REI also implemented significant markdowns of up to 60% on Birkenstock sandals.

This trend of discounting expanded across multiple major retailers, including Nordstrom Rack, Zappos, DSW, and Amazon. As part of end-of-summer sales, Nordstrom Rack offered reductions of up to 62% on various styles, with some children’s items, such as the Birki Flow Clog, priced as low as $18. Popular models like the Arizona and Kyoto slides were included in these seasonal transitions.

Further discounting continued through late August, with REI offering up to 60% off a broad range of Birkenstock products, including sandals, boots, and sneakers for men, women, and children. Specific deals at REI included the Arizona EVA sandals for kids and the Uppsala Mid Lace-Up Shearling boot, with some prices starting as low as $26.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: REI offers up to 60% off Birkenstock footwear

REI is offering markdowns of up to 60% on Birkenstock sandals, boots, and sneakers for men, women, and children.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rei-offers-up-to-60-off-birkenstock-footwear

### 2026-08-12: Birkenstock sandals see major discounts at various retailers

Retailers including Nordstrom Rack, Zappos, and Amazon are offering significant discounts of up to 62% on various Birkenstock sandal styles for end-of-summer sales.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/birkenstock-sandals-see-major-discounts-at-various-retailers

### 2026-07-31: Birkenstock Confronts Adidas $80 Slide Amid REI Discount Surge

Adidas launched an $80‑$100 Adimule slide to challenge Birkenstock’s $170 Boston clog, while REI cut Birkenstock sandal prices up to 60%, sparking fierce footwear price competition.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/birkenstock-confronts-adidas-80-slide-amid-rei-discount-surge

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