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 rockfordhikingboot 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 rockfordhikingboot 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.

What is the difference between Nar, Med and Reg ? footwear comes in different widths. Most styles come in Narrow and Regular. The Narrow fits Narrow to Medium width feet. The Regular fits Medium to Wider width feet. Some styles only come in Medium width. The Medium is in the middle of Narrow and Regular rockfordhikingboot , it fits most people but if you have a very narrow or very wide foot it may not work for you. Marakesh Navy/Off White Embossed Nubuck. Nautical thong with nubuck uppers, suede liners, shock absorbing EVA soles. Papillio Collection Masai Rust Antique Leather. Simple, single strap slip on, with adjustable laces,leather uppers, cork latex footbed, shock absorbing EVA soles. From the Papillio Collection. The Classic Footbed is the base for the Birkenstock concept and can be found in most of our original styles. The anatomically arched Birkenstock footbed is molded in a way that the body weight is distributed evenly across the entire base of the foot. Foot problems to the foot from unilateral or uneven pressures can be prevented by our footbed system. The foot is maintained in its natural shape and the natural walking motion is supported in every step.

The glue issues rears its wild head again here as a hard line of glue pokes out from the Birko-Felt along the archline. After a week of working with the clog in socks, the glue softened up again and became less sharp. I didn''t jump into the shower to break in these clogs since great amounts of water like that would, in my opinion, ruin them beyond repair. The Birkenstock House Clog will cost you around $90.00 on the street.The Classic Birkenstock Sock What can I say about the Classic Birkenstock Sock except that it''s the best pair of socks I''ve ever had the pleasure of sliding on my foot!That isn''t hyperbole.It''s the simple and honest truth. These socks are absorbent. rockfordhikingboot Thick. Soft. They''re perfect for helping wear down wide variety of colors and they''re made of 68% cotton, 30% polyester and 2% lycra. Your feet won''t sweat or feel heavy in these heavenlies.I think they add a half-size to your foot in your shoe. The Classic Birkenstock Sock will cost you rockfordhikingboot around $10.00 rockfordhikingboot on the street.

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