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.
Birkibuc vs leather.
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.
The birkoflor is cheaper but i have yet to find a good description of the differences.
Birkibuc also wipes clean easily with mild soap and water.
Oiled leather oiled leather has a soft feel and is less shiny.
Leather birkenstock uses top grain cowhide for their leather uppers.
Birko flor is a skin friendly tear resistant non leather material with soft fleece on lower layer.
Oiled leather compared to smooth leather oiled leather has a softer feel and is a bit less shiny.
For a first pair i always recommend the leather soft footbed arizona style in a neu.
It has a durable and moisture resistant surface.
Thank you folks and have a good one.
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.
One can easily clean and condition leather with a leather balm.
Birko flor and birkibuc are synthetic durable easy to clean developed by birkenstock as alternatives to leather.
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.
One can occasionally use beeswax to help maintain.
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.
For care spray with meltonian water stain protector.
Hey folks i am in the process of buying birkenstocks.
If anybody has experience with these shoes i d really appreciate a hand.
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.
The smooth finish is durable and easy to clean.
It s surface is durable and moisture resistant.