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What is the difference between Nar, Med and Reg ? footwear comes in different widths. Most styles come in Narrow and Regular. The Narrow fits Narrow anti to Medium width feet. The Regular fits Medium to Wider width feet. Some styles only come in Medium width. The Medium is in the middle of Narrow and Regular , it fits most people but if you have a slip very narrow or very wide foot it may not work for you. Marakesh Navy/Off sole White Embossed Nubuck. Nautical thong with nubuck uppers, suede liners, shock absorbing EVA soles. Papillio Collection Masai Rust Antique Leather. Simple, single strap slip on, with adjustable laces,leather uppers, cork latex footbed, shock absorbing anti EVA soles. From the Papillio Collection. The Classic Footbed is the base for the Birkenstock concept and can be found in most of our original styles. The anatomically arched Birkenstock footbed is molded in a way that the body weight slip is distributed evenly across the entire base of the foot. Foot problems to the foot from unilateral or uneven pressures can be prevented by our footbed system. The foot is sole maintained in its natural shape and the natural walking motion is anti supported in every step. The real test of good shoes is their everyday endurance over an extended period of time. I live on the mean streets of New York and The City is notorious for destroying shoes! We walk everywhere and curbs and steps and bike messengers and busses and grime and doggy dung all help promote the early death of many a pair of shoes. I''ll update this review as time goes (second brown sandal from the left) and I must say they are better in every way than the old leather version I used to wear during my university days. I say this not from the point of view of a Vegan, but from the eye of a newfound window of extreme comfort. Let me explain. The Birkenstock Non-Leather Alternatives sandals are 50% lighter than the leather version and they''re softer and silkier on your foot, too! Here''s why: Birko-Flor. Birko-Flor synthetic slip uppers are made of acrylic and polyamid (a polymercontaining repeated amide groups, as found sole in nylon) felt fibers. Birko-Flor is an oil-derivative and its polymid anti fibers are tightly spun to create a soft fabric that rides against your foot while a smooth, leather-like, finish brags on the outside. This combination makes for a super-strong, sharp-looking and soft sandal!Birko-Flor will not stretch, it is waterproof (beware that since it "breathes" slip it sole will take awhile to entirely dry) and they''re cheaper than the leather versions without looking cheap. 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 anti 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 -- an impossible feat for leather 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 slip 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 without brittle glue pain. The Birkenstock Non-Leather Alternatives are the most comfortable sandal or shoe I''ve ever had the pleasure to wear or own despite the initial hard glue issue sole and they''ll cost you around $70.00 on the street.
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