A classic among classics.
Birkibuc vs oiled leather.
It has a durable and moisture resistant surface.
Birkoflor is synthetic and doesn t improve with age.
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.
Of course leather will break in over time and will improve with age.
The birkoflor is cheaper but i have yet to find a good description of the differences.
With its sleek strappy design the women s mayari offers a fashionable alternative to birkenstock s.
One can occasionally use beeswax to help maintain the leather.
Those prices are insane.
It s surface is durable and moisture resistant.
Birkibuc looks and feels more similar to nubuck leather with a slight nap on the surface.
The birkenstock mayari sandal has become one of our bestsellers from this brand.
Oiled leather oiled leather has a soft feel and is less shiny.
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.
Birko flor and birkibuc are synthetic durable easy to clean developed by birkenstock as alternatives to leather.
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.
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.
Also available in antique lace birko flor habana oiled leather silver birko flor and more.
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.
Thank you folks and have a good one.
If anybody has experience with these shoes i d really appreciate a hand.
You can either use polish to enhance shine or beeswax conditioners to stay with a more satin look.
Birko flor is made from soft acrylic and polyamide felt fibres with a durable smooth leather like finish.
Hey folks i am in the process of buying birkenstocks.
For a first pair i always recommend the leather soft footbed arizona style in a neu.
Would you recommend the birko flor or the oiled leather arizonas.
Birkenstock women s mayari in black oiled leather and stone birkibuc.