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