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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 cedarshoetrees 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 uppers are made of acrylic and polyamid (a polymercontaining repeated amide groups, as found in nylon) felt fibers. Birko-Flor is an oil-derivative cedarshoetrees and its polymid fibers are tightly spun to create a soft fabric that rides against your foot while a smooth, leather-like, cedarshoetrees 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" it will take awhile to entirely dry) and they''re cheaper than the leather versions without looking cheap. 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 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 cedarshoetrees of Narrow and Regular , it fits most people but if you have a very cedarshoetrees narrow or very wide foot it cedarshoetrees may not work for you. Marakesh Navy/Off 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 cedarshoetrees laces,leather uppers, cork latex footbed, shock absorbing 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 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 maintained in its natural shape and the natural walking motion is supported in every step. Birki''s cedarshoetrees Professional Clog The Birkenstock Professional Clog is quite a different animal from he Non-Leather Alternatives line. Vegan and animal-free and animal-friendly, these clogs are made of a flexible polyurethane and they''re simply a wonderment in that they areindestructible out-of-the-box. They come in blue and black. I grabbed the blue. The blue is a deep, rich, hue and works well with khakis or jeans.The Professional Clog is perfect or moshing around the apartment or grunging along the garden, but their intended use is in the workplace. These clogs have a fully enclosed cedarshoetrees back. The tread is super-deep like a radial tire, and that gives you great grip and extra stability while standing or walking. The Professional Clog can replace your work shoe and provide great style and comfort if you walk or stand all day long. Birkenstock believes their Professional Clog to be perfect for chefs, gardeners, doctors and nurses. If they get dirty or muddy? Just hose them off! You can''t get simpler or more convenient care instructions than that! The removable footbed is contoured like all Birkenstocks and is made of a tough polyurethane cedarshoetrees that will stand up to regular washings and extended wear.
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