A classic among classics.
Birkibuc vs oiled leather.
Birko flor is made from soft acrylic and polyamide felt fibres with a durable smooth leather like finish.
Oiled leather is supple but the inside can be rough and the edges of the straps can be sharp until you ve put a lot of miles on them.
Of course leather will break in over time and will improve with age.
One can occasionally use beeswax to help maintain the leather.
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It s surface is durable and moisture resistant.
Birkibuc is made to look like nubuck so if you re looking for a vegan alternative with a leather look girls and guys that s the way to go.
With its sleek strappy design the women s mayari offers a fashionable alternative to birkenstock s.
The birkoflor is cheaper but i have yet to find a good description of the differences.
For a first pair i always recommend the leather soft footbed arizona style in a neu.
Thank you folks and have a good one.
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.
It has a durable and moisture resistant surface.
Those prices are insane.
Oiled leather oiled leather has a soft feel and is less shiny.
Hey folks i am in the process of buying birkenstocks.
Birkoflor is synthetic and doesn t improve with age.
You can either use polish to enhance shine or beeswax conditioners to stay with a more satin look.
Nubuck top grain cowhide buffed to create a soft velvety finish.
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.
Birko flor and birkibuc are synthetic durable easy to clean developed by birkenstock as alternatives to leather.
For care spray with meltonian water stain protector.
Oiled leather compared to smooth leather oiled leather has a softer feel and is a bit less shiny.
Would you recommend the birko flor or the oiled leather arizonas.
Birkenstock women s mayari in black oiled leather and stone birkibuc.
Birkibuc looks and feels more similar to nubuck leather with a slight nap on the surface.
If anybody has experience with these shoes i d really appreciate a hand.
