If anybody has experience with these shoes i d really appreciate a hand.
Birkibuc vs leather.
Oiled leather compared to smooth leather oiled leather has a softer feel and is a bit less shiny.
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.
The birkoflor is cheaper but i have yet to find a good description of the differences.
For care spray with meltonian water stain protector.
Oiled leather oiled leather has a soft feel and is less shiny.
Birkibuc is made to look like nubuck so if you re looking for a vegan alternative with a leather look girls and guys that s the way to go.
Thank you folks and have a good one.
Would you recommend the birko flor or the oiled leather arizonas.
Birko flor is made from soft acrylic and polyamide felt fibres with a durable smooth leather like finish.
Leather birkenstock uses top grain cowhide for their leather uppers.
I ve read that the birko flor and birkibuc materials are almost as comfy as the leather but since they don t stretch the break in period could be a wee bit longer.
Birkibuc is made of acrylic and polyamide felt fibers a material that is lightly buffed to create a textured finish that looks and feels like velvety nubuck leather.
One can easily clean and condition leather with a leather balm.
You can either use polish to enhance shine or beeswax conditioners to stay with a more satin look.
Hey folks i am in the process of buying birkenstocks.
It has a durable and moisture resistant surface.
Oiled nubuck leather earth red 135 00 new arizona soft footbed oiled nubuck leather blue 135 00 new exclusive arizona soft footbed birko flor desert soil black acid lime 110 00.
Birkibuc stone 99 95 bestseller arizona birko flor black 99 95 bestseller arizona birko flor white 99 95 bestseller arizona oiled leather tobacco brown 125 00.
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.
It s surface is durable and moisture resistant.
The smooth finish is durable and easy to clean.
Birko flor is a skin friendly tear resistant non leather material with soft fleece on lower layer.