BIRKENSTOCK and MAHARISHI highlight the relationship between nature and technology with a new collection engineered to perform in all environments.

Coming together with a common objective, the collaboration introduces Mogami Terra Tech, an ergonomic evolution of the archival BIRKENSTOCK silhouette that fuses MAHARISHI’s signature utilitarianism with traditional savoir-faire, highlighting the artistic aspects of military-grade construction.

Mogami Terra Tech’s two straps are composed of suede and nylon webbing, each with a high-function, quick-release buckle as a centrepiece. Below, its polyurethane sole is moulded with grip and protection, converting BIRKENSTOCK’s signature anatomical footbed into its waterproof iteration.

The collaboration unveils an all-new feature inspired by the M.A.L.I.C.E system, or Modified All-Purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment. The system was first introduced by the U.S. Army in the 1960s and is utilised by MAHARISHI on its own range of functional accessories.

For the Mogami Terra Tech, a detachable crossbody strap and double carabiner allow the shoes to be carried while walking barefoot on soft ground. Split-toe tabi socks are also offered for added balance and cross-climate wear. Grounded in real- life practicality, Mogami Terra Tech is available on its own or as a pack including all additional accessories.