Most sandals are made to last one, maybe two seasons at the most. Birkenstocks, on the other hand, are made to last a long time. Quality materials give Birkenstocks durability and long lasting good looks. The reparability of footwear extends the life of the shoes, making this investment even more sound. With proper care and maintenance you can make your Birkenstocks last for years. Birkenstocks are an investment for your feet. Why do Birkenstocks look wide? They look wider than most shoes because the design follows the natural shape of the foot. Many hoe styles feature a narrow toe area, which not only compresses tucsonblackleatherhikingboots the toes, but throws the foot out of alignment. The shape of Birkenstocks guides the toes and feet into correct alignment so the weight is evenly distributed and good posture is possible. Will Birkenstocks make my feet spread? shoes will not give your feet a new shape! Feet that have been squeezed into traditional shoes may resume their original natural shape, depending on the flexibility of your feet.

Just like our paper gift certificates, BirkenstockCentral''s Electronic Gift Certificates let recipients choose the gift of their choice. You can choose from the most common denominations - ranging from - through our Web site. As soon as your gift certificate purchase is validated (usually about 1 business day*) your giftee will receive an immediately redeemable Electronic Gift Certificate which he/she can use to shop online. Electronic Certificates purchased on a weekday will be sent the following day. If purchased on Friday, Saturday or Sunday they will be sent the following Monday. We guarantee your foot comfort and satisfaction 100%. If you are not happy for any reason, return your purchase within 60 days from the date we shipped, and we will exchange or refund your money. To return any item, ship it back to us via insured mail or UPS. We will gladly refund the cost of the item. Please fill out the return information on the back of the invoice and include it in your package.If you would like to exchange an item fora different size, color or new item, we will pay the freight on the exchange back to you.Postage and handling charges are not refundable.Let all your friends know about our company where they will find a tucsonblackleatherhikingboots large selection of shoes, sandals, boots, and socks for men, women, and children. Simply enter in their names tucsonblackleatherhikingboots and e-mail addresses, and we''ll let them know that you''ve recommended our company.

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). 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 tucsonblackleatherhikingboots as they dried. I now have a "perfect fit" that molds to the contour of my feet -- an impossible feat for leather tucsonblackleatherhikingboots 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 it can''t "sink in" to the Birko-Flor as it can with leather. I confess to a moment or two of discomfort tucsonblackleatherhikingboots and tucsonblackleatherhikingboots 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 tucsonblackleatherhikingboots 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.

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