Birkibuc Vs Oiled Leather

Hey folks i am in the process of buying birkenstocks.

Birkibuc vs oiled leather.

Those prices are insane. For care spray with meltonian water stain protector. Birkibuc looks and feels more similar to nubuck leather with a slight nap on the surface. Oiled leather oiled leather has a soft feel and is less shiny.

It s surface is durable and moisture resistant. Birkoflor is synthetic and doesn t improve with age. 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. For a first pair i always recommend the leather soft footbed arizona style in a neu.

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. 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. Birkibuc mocha 99 95 bestseller arizona 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 bestseller arizona birko flor dark brown 99 95 load more 48 149 the arizona sandal. Birko flor is made from soft acrylic and polyamide felt fibres with a durable smooth leather like finish.

Birkenstock women s mayari in black oiled leather and stone birkibuc. If anybody has experience with these shoes i d really appreciate a hand. Also available in antique lace birko flor habana oiled leather silver birko flor and more. With its sleek strappy design the women s mayari offers a fashionable alternative to birkenstock s.

The birkenstock mayari sandal has become one of our bestsellers from this brand. Of course leather will break in over time and will improve with age. Birko flor and birkibuc are synthetic durable easy to clean developed by birkenstock as alternatives to leather. The birkoflor is cheaper but i have yet to find a good description of the differences.

Nubuck top grain cowhide buffed to create a soft velvety finish. A classic among classics. It is recommended that one spray the nubuck with a water and stain protector. Oiled leather compared to smooth leather oiled leather has a softer feel and is a bit less shiny.

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. One can occasionally use beeswax to help maintain the leather.