No animal byproducts are found in the Non-Leather Alternatives leather 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 a damp cloth. Replacement liners are available. The footbeds are a cork/latex boot 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 leather 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 boot 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 leather of glue along the inside of the sandal. boot 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 leather 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.

I boot 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, leather 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 boot Professional Clogs are leather designed to wear big.There''s no glue to be found, so that boot 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 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 leather 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.

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 boot and leather and its naturally occurring varying color scheme. We do not use any artificial dyes to cover up these genuine differences but leave them the way nature intended. Thus the leather retains its pores. Nubuk leather: boot BIRKENSTOCK nubuk leather originates from choice grades of the best European cattle. Nubuk leather is a full grain leather whose natural characteristicsare enhanced by buffing leather the top layer. This lends a particularly 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. boot Birko – Flor is our progressive yet inexpensive alternative to leather.

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