Nubuck top grain cowhide buffed to create a soft velvety finish.
Birkibuc vs oiled leather.
It is recommended that one spray the nubuck with a water and stain protector.
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.
Hey folks i am in the process of buying birkenstocks.
It has a durable and moisture resistant surface.
Of course leather will break in over time and will improve with age.
Also available in antique lace birko flor habana oiled leather silver birko flor and more.
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.
With its sleek strappy design the women s mayari offers a fashionable alternative to birkenstock s.
It s surface is durable and moisture resistant.
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.
Thank you folks and have a good one.
Birkenstock women s mayari in black oiled leather and stone birkibuc.
If anybody has experience with these shoes i d really appreciate a hand.
Birko flor and birkibuc are synthetic durable easy to clean developed by birkenstock as alternatives to leather.
Birko flor is made from soft acrylic and polyamide felt fibres with a durable smooth leather like finish.
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The birkoflor is cheaper but i have yet to find a good description of the differences.
Would you recommend the birko flor or the oiled leather arizonas.
Birkoflor is synthetic and doesn t improve with age.
One can occasionally use beeswax to help maintain the leather.
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.
For care spray with meltonian water stain protector.
You can either use polish to enhance shine or beeswax conditioners to stay with a more satin look.
Oiled leather compared to smooth leather oiled leather has a softer feel and is a bit less shiny.
For a first pair i always recommend the leather soft footbed arizona style in a neu.
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.