The real test of good shoes is their everyday endurance over an extended period of time. I live on the mean streets of New York and The City is notorious for destroying shoes! We walk everywhere and curbs and steps and bike messengers and busses and grime and doggy dung all help promote the early death of many a pair of shoes. I''ll update this discounthikingboots review as time goes (second brown sandal from the left) and I must say they are better in every way than the old leather version I used to wear during my university days. I say this not from discounthikingboots the point of view of a Vegan, but from the eye of a newfound window of extreme comfort. Let me explain. The Birkenstock discounthikingboots Non-Leather Alternatives sandals are 50% lighter than the leather version and they''re softer and silkier on your foot, too! Here''s why: Birko-Flor. Birko-Flor synthetic uppers are made of acrylic and polyamid (a polymercontaining repeated amide groups, as found in nylon) felt fibers. Birko-Flor is an oil-derivative and its polymid fibers are tightly spun to create a soft fabric that rides against your foot while a discounthikingboots smooth, leather-like, finish brags on the outside. This combination makes for a super-strong, sharp-looking and soft sandal!Birko-Flor will not stretch, it is waterproof (beware that since it "breathes" it will take awhile to entirely dry) and they''re cheaper than the leather versions without looking cheap.

shoes have ample room in the toe area with a toe-grip which helps to re-align your toes and relaxes cramped toe joints. The basisfor every sandal is a footbed made from natural and renewable resources. This footbed features proper arch support, deep heel cup and adequate room in the toe area. The result is improved posture and balance for greater comfort when walking. All models and styles perfectly fit your feet. Smooth leather: The leather used is super thick yet supple. Natural leather stands out through its unique surface structure and its naturally discounthikingboots occurring varying color discounthikingboots scheme. We do not use any artificial dyes to cover up discounthikingboots these genuine differences but leave them the way nature intended. Thus the leather retains its pores. Nubuk leather: BIRKENSTOCK nubuk leather originates discounthikingboots from choice grades of the best European cattle. Nubuk leather is a full grain leather whose natural characteristicsare enhanced by buffing the top layer. This lends a particularly discounthikingboots velvety finish to the leather. Birko – Flor: Birko – Flor is a skin – friendly and extraordinarily tear resistant material. The easy care surface has a leather – like look. A soft fleece is incorporated into the second layer which is supple yet sturdy. Birko – Flor is our progressive yet inexpensive alternative to leather.

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