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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 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. mensinsoles 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 and its polymid 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" it will take awhile to entirely dry) and they''re cheaper than mensinsoles the leather versions without looking cheap. Polyurethane: This water-and-stain-resistant material is used to create our BirkiŽ Clogs and some of our soles. It''s no wonder feet are happier in Birkenstocks.It''s shock absorbing, comfortable, and durable. EVA (Ethyl Vinyl Acetate): Softer and lighter than polyurethane, EVA is water and stain resistant, shock absorbing, and used to create our Birki Sport Clogs and most of our soles. I had given up hope of finding a shoe that would leave me pain free. As a teacher, I am on mensinsoles my feet all day; I realized after wearing my one pair of Birks sandals all summer that I hadn''t been in pain for 3 months! Needless to say, I have purchased several pairs of clogs and shoes and that''s all I wear today! In fact, a Birkenstock is shaped like a healthy footprint. A foot in a Birkenstock is free to function the way a foot was meant to function. And that''sthe key to keeping feet healthy and comfortable. Our famous contoured footbed was designed to recreate the experience of walking barefoot on a gently yielding surface. repair, discount Birks and more. We are one of the largest Birkenstock dealers in the United States. We have been selling footwear since 1986. Are all of your products available on-line? Yes! Through our Quick Order feature you can order any item you see in our catalogs. You will also enjoy browsing through our site as nearly all of our catalog items are available for viewing in our on-line store. Make sure that you check out our Sale section and our limited edition section. What do I do if I have a problem with my order? For your convenience, you may contact us via e-mail. Our customer service representatives will look into your request and will provide an e-mail response by the end of the next business day. Contacting us via e-mail mensinsoles is more efficient, however you may also contact our customer service representatives at during the following hours. I usually don''t mensinsoles spend much on sandals. What makes Birkenstocks Special? Think of Birkenstocks as a performance shoe, orthopedically designed and constructed to offer comfort and support that other shoes just can''t match.
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