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 tucson 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 footwear -- an impossible feat for leather to tucson 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 footwear 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 tucson without brittle glue pain. footwear The Birkenstock Non-Leather Alternatives are the most comfortable tucson 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 strongly footwear suggest you drop down a tucson 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 footwear 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, say, the Non-Leather Alternative style. If you wear a 42, buy a 41. I promise tucson you''ll feel safer and more secure even though these Professional Clogs footwear are designed to wear big.There''s no glue to be found, so that 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 tucson felt-like House Clog is the perfect shoe for wearing around the home because of its pure comfort and footwear smart design.You won''t need a sock on the coldest days since more than half of tucson your footwear 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 tucson if you exercise in these good footwear looking foot huggers.

©2003 www.boots-hiking.com. All rights reserved.