As a Vegan, I''ve eschewed leather and suede and I''ve given all those shoes, bags and other items away to charity. However, some Vegans draw a line of demarcation betwixt their old lives and their new Vegan lifestyle and don''t feel the need, as I did, to destroy or abandon their previously purchased leather and suede goods. For Vegans of that persuasion,Birkenstock offers a keen Nubuck & Suede Kit consisting of a wooden, artificial bristle brush hitechhikingboots with "Birkenstock" burned into the discount back of the handle and a bar cleaner to erase stains. I used this product on a friend''s leather sandals and on a pair of her suede shoes. A few rubs with the eraser followed by a few flicks with the brush and the problem stains were history! The Nubuck & Suede kit will cost you around $8.00 on the street.Conclusion Birkenstock are a great company with a rich and wonderful history of providing comfortable and conscientious footwear selections. Their entire animal-free and cruelty-free line of products should be commended and celebrated by every Vegan alive.If you''re interested in getting details on Birkenstock''s Vegan line of products, touch here now.

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 hitechhikingboots shoe. The Birkenstock hitechhikingboots 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 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.

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). The footbed hitechhikingboots liners are dipped in polyurethane and they''re free of chlorine, chromium, fat and resin. They''re also waterproof. Clean them with a damp hitechhikingboots cloth. Replacement liners are available. The footbeds are a cork/latex mixture and are repairable. The soles are EVA (ethyl-vinyl acetate). 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 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.

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