No animal byproducts are found in the Non-Leather Alternatives line. The footbed liner is made of Birkolon (chemically stable "velon" -- a cotton and polyester weave). hiking The footbed liners are dipped in polyurethane and they''re free of chlorine, chromium, fat and resin. They''re also waterproof. Clean them with a damp cloth. Replacement liners are available. The footbeds are a cork/latex mixture and are repairable. The soles are EVA (ethyl-vinyl acetate). hiking I put on my black Milanos and hopped into the shower.I then got them entirely wet and I walked around the apartment to let the Birko-Flor uppers mold to the contours of my feet as they dried. I now have a "perfect fit" that molds to the contour of my feet -- an impossible feat for leather to imitate. Beware that, unlike the leather versions, the glue used to bind the Birko-Flor to the footbed sides dries hard along the arch because it can''t "sink in" to the Birko-Flor as it can with leather. I confess to a moment or two of discomfort as I tried to wear away hiking the dried line of glue along the inside of the sandal. I wore thick socks and did my "shower treatment" a few times. After a week or so of everyday wear, the extra glue became more malleable and I can now go barefoot in my Birkenstock once again without brittle glue pain. The Birkenstock Non-Leather Alternatives are the most comfortable sandal or shoe I''ve ever had the pleasure to wear or own despite the initial hard glue issue and they''ll cost you around $70.00 on the street.

How long do Birkenstocks last? Are they guaranteed for any period of time? While there is no guarantee, with proper care, Birkensock footwear can provide years of comfort. Everything that goes into the shoe is top quality - from the suede, jute and cork of the footbed, to the leather, suede and nubuck used to create the uppers. The result is footwear that''s an excellent value - comfortable and remarkably durable. BirkenstockCentral does give a 60 day money back guarantee. Are Birkenstocks repairable? How do I get them repaired? Every component of the shoe can be repaired or replaced to extend the life of the shoe. The Birkenstock Store offers complete mail order repair services. How do I know for sure that you''ve received my order? Immediately after you click the "submit order" button you hiking will see a screen that says "thank you for your order." This message will also include an order number. This is your first sign that your order is being sent. You will also receive an e-mail from us within a few minutes with a summary of your order. How do I know when my order was shipped? On the day that your order is shipped we will e-mail you the tracking information.

I strongly suggest you drop down a size if you decide to get a pair of the Birki Professional Clogs -- they run really, really, big. While that may be the style of a clog, if you''re like me, you won''t like the slipping and swimming your foot will do in these clogs if you order the same size you wear as in, say, the Non-Leather Alternative style. If you wear a 42, buy a 41. I promise you''ll feel safer and more secure even though these Professional Clogs are designed to wear big.There''s no glue to be found, so that issue is not applicable to these clogs. The Birki''s Professional Clog will cost you around $72.00 on the street. Birkenstock House Clog The Birkenstock House Clog is warm and wonderful and it is made of Birko-Felt. The Birko-Felt hiking uppers have the look and feel of cashmere or soft suede on your foot while being animal-friendly and animal-free. This felt-like House Clog is the perfect shoe for wearing around the home because of its pure comfort and smart design.You won''t need a sock on the coldest days since more than half of your foot is kept warm and succulent in the Birko-Felt orum.The House Clog is so warm, in fact, that you feet can start to sweat if you exercise in these good looking foot huggers.

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