The birko flor is immediately soft and comfortable while the leather takes some time to break in and always rubs uncomfortably on parts of my feet when i first wear them.
Birko flor vs leather.
For those who want to know the birko flor refers to the vegan nature of the leather uppers.
It does seem to give a bit even though man made and one of my pairs is into their third year of wearing.
Birko flor is made from soft acrylic and polyamide felt fibres with a durable smooth leather like finish.
Birko flor synthetic alternative from birkenstock to smooth leather.
All the fun more fashion y white and black patent etc birks are birko flor.
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.
Synthetic birko flor vs oiled leather.
I didn t really have that issue with the birko flor pair i own.
Birko flor this is the synthetic alternative from birkenstock for leather.
They regularly get chucked in the washing machine as well and come out good as new.
My leather ones are really soft and comfy after they re broken in fully.
There is no break in required for birko flor uppers.
I just want to know the differences between the birko flor and oiled leather cause there s a decent price difference between the two.
Clean with a wet washcloth.
Clean this material with a wet washcloth.
Hello i m having a hard time deciding which birkenstocks to buy.
Smooth vinyl with a compressed felt backing.
Birko flor and birkibuc are synthetic durable easy to clean developed by birkenstock as alternatives to leather.
Birko flor is a smooth vinyl with a soft felt backing.
The birko flor is mostly smooth and shiny.
I have the birko flor it tends to come in much prettier designs.
Doesn t stretch or fade.
While the tops appear stiff the underside of the birko flor has a very soft jersey like quality.
This will be my first pair too.
Just bought a pair of the arizona birko flor and after 3 painful weeks they have finally broken in and are very comfortable.
This material is water resistant and does not stretch or fade.
The arizona style seems much comfier i could never get on with madrids.