Birkibuc Vs Leather

The birkoflor is cheaper but i have yet to find a good description of the differences.

Birkibuc vs leather.

Oiled leather oiled leather has a soft feel and is less shiny. Oiled nubuck leather earth red 135 00 new arizona soft footbed oiled nubuck leather blue 135 00 new exclusive arizona soft footbed birko flor desert soil black acid lime 110 00. Oiled leather compared to smooth leather oiled leather has a softer feel and is a bit less shiny. 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 is made of acrylic and polyamide felt fibers a material that is lightly buffed to create a textured finish that looks and feels like velvety nubuck leather. Birkibuc stone 99 95 bestseller arizona birko flor black 99 95 bestseller arizona birko flor white 99 95 bestseller arizona oiled leather tobacco brown 125 00. Birko flor and birkibuc are synthetic durable easy to clean developed by birkenstock as alternatives to leather.

Birko flor is a skin friendly tear resistant non leather material with soft fleece on lower layer. Birkibuc looks and feels more similar to nubuck leather with a slight nap on the surface. 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. One can easily clean and condition leather with a leather balm.

Birkibuc also wipes clean easily with mild soap and water. Leather birkenstock uses top grain cowhide for their leather uppers. One can occasionally use beeswax to help maintain. Hey folks i am in the process of buying birkenstocks.

It has a durable and moisture resistant surface. If anybody has experience with these shoes i d really appreciate a hand. Thank you folks and have a good one. You can either use polish to enhance shine or beeswax conditioners to stay with a more satin look.

Would you recommend the birko flor or the oiled leather arizonas. For a first pair i always recommend the leather soft footbed arizona style in a neu. The smooth finish is durable and easy to clean.