Do these shoes mold to my feet? The Birkenstock footbed is made of resilient cork and latex that is precisly molded to create the best possible enviroment for your feet. As you wear them, they actually adapt to your feet-and vice versa-which means that the more time you spend in Birkenstocks the more comfortable they become. Why do the straps feel so loose? Shouln''t they be tighter? Birkenstocks are meant to be worn loosely. Support comes from the footbed not tightly secured straps. Wearing them loosly allows your feet to move naturally. It also improves circulation. Backstraps worn to tightly push the feet forward, preventing them from resting naturally in the footbeds. Why do the soles feel so firm? Is there a break in period? Some people find Birkenstocks immediately comfortable. For others, it takes a few hours a day for a week or two to break them in. Although the shoes may feel ridgid at times, remember that the firm support rockford is essential for the orthotic benifits of Birkenstocks. They will become more flexible with wear. The uppers will become more supple and the footbeds will adjust slightly to your feet. If your feet are unaccustomed to the contour footbed, start gradually. Wear your Birkenstocks no more than footwear 1-2 hours a day for 7-14 days.

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 a damp cloth. Replacement liners are available. The footbeds are a cork/latex mixture and are repairable. The soles are EVA (ethyl-vinyl acetate). rockford 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, footwear 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 rockford once again without footwear brittle glue pain. The Birkenstock Non-Leather Alternatives are the most comfortable sandal or shoe I''ve rockford ever had the pleasure to wear or own despite the initial hard footwear glue issue and they''ll cost you rockford around $70.00 on the street.

Renew or replace worn soles Prolong the life of your cork sandals with heel and toe repairs. This should be done when the soles have been worn down to about 1/4 inch. When the soles are worn more footwear than this, the rockford soles can be replaced. If your soles tend to wear unevenly,repair them promptly to ensure that your feet will remain correctly balanced. Use only the original Birkenstock® repair materials. When the soles show signs of heavy wear, contact your Birkenstock retailer to have them repaired or replaced. Use only the original Birkenstock® repair materials. The inner cork footbed is also replaceable. Care for Birki and Clogs When the polyurethane (PU) sole gets dirty, just hose it off! If you take them into saltwater, be sure to squirt them with fresh water right away to avoid corrosion. We are proud of the footwear services we offer and the products we sell.... So are these Birkenstock Store Customers! Birkenstocks were a household name throughout,lost a little of their footing in the 80’s when conspicuous consumption was the norm, then trotted back into prominence in the 90’s.They remain as popular as ever, hugging the soles of hippies, granolas, and people who just like the feel of the wind through their toes.

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