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 liners are dipped in polyurethane and they''re free of chlorine, chromium, fat and resin. They''re also waterproof. Clean them with Ladies a damp cloth. Replacement liners are available. The footbeds Footwear are a cork/latex mixture and are repairable. Ladies and Footwear 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 Ladies and Footwear 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 Ladies it can''t "sink in" to the Birko-Flor as it can with leather. I confess to a moment or two of Footwear 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 Ladies 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.

As a Vegan, I''ve eschewed leather and suede and I''ve given all those shoes, bags and other items away Footwear 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 Ladies offers a keen Nubuck & Suede Kit consisting of Footwear a wooden, artificial bristle brush 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 Ladies leather sandals and on Footwear 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 Ladies 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 Footwear 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.

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