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No animal byproducts are found in the Non-Leather Alternatives line. The footbed liner is made of Birkolon (chemically stable womens "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 cork 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 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 support because it can''t "sink in" to the Birko-Flor as it can with leather. I confess to a moment or 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" insole a few times. After a week or so of everyday wear, the extra glue became more womens 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 cork I''ve ever had the pleasure to support wear or own despite the initial hard glue issue and they''ll cost you insole around $70.00 on the street. The Birko-Felt is over 1/4 womens of an inch thick, so it''s solid and tough and won''t cork easily tear or discover holes. The footbed and footbed liners are identical to the Non-Leather Alternatives line. The PVC sole is a stunning white with an ordinary pattern: It''s thinner and less robust than the normal Birkenstock sole, but it feels harder and more support rugged.The Birkenstock insole Footbed is covered with a high quality womens suede liner. The cork and latex mould and the suede liner are able to absorb moisture which helps to provide a very healthy footclimate and enhanced wearing comfort considerably. For hippies, granolas, tree-huggers and earth friends, the shoe of choice for over thirty years is the Birkenstock cork and support sandal. This soft-sole sandal insole with he moldable footbed has womens been the premiere in orthopedic footwear since the 18th century, and it maintains a strong toehold over 200 cork years later. The Birkenstock family of Germany created their first shoe business in, and by, the contoured insole would change the name of footwear support forever. The specially insole designed insole resembled womens a footprint, and it would mold to the foot in a natural state. The curved insole would evenly distribute bodyweight for an cork orthopedically advanced support. The footwear would have remained a little-known support secret insole had it not been for a simple housewife traveling Europe in. Experiencing foot fatigue and pain from her travels, someone suggested she try the local shoe. She did, and became suchabeliever in the benefits that she imported them to womens America. Lucky for her, the hippie movement was swinging into action, and Birkenstocks became the only shoe to wear (if they wore any at all). Do these shoes mold to my feet? The Birkenstock footbed cork is made of resilient cork and latex that is precisly molded to create the best possible enviroment for your feet. As you wear them, they actually adapt to your feet-and vice versa-which support means that the more time you spend in Birkenstocks the more comfortable they become. insole Why do the straps feel so womens loose? Shouln''t they be tighter? Birkenstocks are meant to be worn loosely. Support comes from the footbed not tightly secured straps. cork Wearing them loosly support allows your feet to move naturally. It insole and womens also improves cork circulation. Backstraps worn to tightly push the feet forward, preventing them from resting naturally in the footbeds. Why do the soles feel so firm? Is there a break in period? Some people find Birkenstocks immediately comfortable. For others, it takes a few hours a day for a week or two support to break them in. Although the shoes may feel ridgid at times, remember that the firm support is essential for the orthotic benifits of Birkenstocks. They will become more flexible with wear. The uppers will become more supple and the footbeds will adjust slightly to your feet. insole If your feet are unaccustomed to the contour footbed, start gradually. Wear your Birkenstocks no more than 1-2 hours a day for 7-14 days.
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