Birko Flor Vs Leather

I have the birko flor it tends to come in much prettier designs.

Birko flor vs leather.

Synthetic birko flor vs oiled leather. Birko flor and birkibuc are synthetic durable easy to clean developed by birkenstock as alternatives to leather. Birkibuc looks and feels more similar to nubuck leather with a slight nap on the surface. I didn t really have that issue with the birko flor pair i own.

Birko flor is a smooth vinyl with a soft felt backing. Birko flor is made from soft acrylic and polyamide felt fibres with a durable smooth leather like finish. While the tops appear stiff the underside of the birko flor has a very soft jersey like quality. All the fun more fashion y white and black patent etc birks are birko flor.

For a first pair i always recommend the leather soft footbed arizona style in a neu. For those who want to know the birko flor refers to the vegan nature of the leather uppers. Birko flor synthetic alternative from birkenstock to smooth leather. Just bought a pair of the arizona birko flor and after 3 painful weeks they have finally broken in and are very comfortable.

I just want to know the differences between the birko flor and oiled leather cause there s a decent price difference between the two. The birko flor is mostly smooth and shiny. This material is water resistant and does not stretch or fade. Birko flor this is the synthetic alternative from birkenstock for leather.

My leather ones are really soft and comfy after they re broken in fully. Smooth vinyl with a compressed felt backing. The birko flor is immediately soft and comfortable while the leather takes some time to break in and always rubs uncomfortably on parts of my feet when i first wear them. Clean this material with a wet washcloth.

There is no break in required for birko flor uppers. I have both and they both have their advantages but i imagine you are talking about getting your first pair of birkenstock or you probably wouldn t be asking. This will be my first pair too. Doesn t stretch or fade.

Clean with a wet washcloth. Hello i m having a hard time deciding which birkenstocks to buy. They regularly get chucked in the washing machine as well and come out good as new.