From Leathers to Vegan

Materials

Only the best materials are good enough for us. These materials are only used in our products once they meet our quality standards.

Perfect Quality

Birkenstock uses high-quality types of leather, carefully selected textiles and synthetic/blended fabrics to produce sandals and shoes. All materials are produced responsibly and continuously monitored to ensure they are kind to skin.

We have passion for our products, an appreciation of their heritage and a genuine belief in their benefits. Our business is a reflection of how we represent ourselves – quality products that are comfortable, unique, timeless and respectful of the world around us.

Natural Materials

Suede Leather

Made with premium cowhides that are split to produce soft, thick, matte leather.

Cork

Birkenstock uses premium quality cork to provide the orthopedic contours feet need for maximum comfort. Cork is a natural, lightweight, resilient, and shock-absorbent material. Cork comes from the bark of cork oak trees that grow in Spain and Portugal. Workers peel cork by hand in a process that is harmless to the trees. After seven years of new growth, each tree is ready for harvest again. The cork used in Birkenstock footwear is completely renew-able.

Smooth Leather

Has a very fine grain so the surface feels smooth. The leather is durable and easy to clean.

Suede Leather

Made with premium cowhides that are split to produce soft, thick, matte leather.

Cork

Birkenstock uses premium quality cork to provide the orthopedic contours feet need for maximum comfort. Cork is a natural, lightweight, resilient, and shock-absorbent material. Cork comes from the bark of cork oak trees that grow in Spain and Portugal. Workers peel cork by hand in a process that is harmless to the trees. After seven years of new growth, each tree is ready for harvest again. The cork used in Birkenstock footwear is completely renew-able.

Man-Made Materials

Birko-Flor

Birkenstock trademarked synthetic leather. It is a skin friendly, easy care fabric. Clean with a damp cloth.

Birkibuc

Birkenstock trade marked synthetic nubuck leather. Slightly porous with a matte finish and compressed birko-felt backing.

Birko-Flor Patent

Birkenstock trademarked synthetic leather. It is a skin friendly, easy care fabric. For Birko-Flor Patent the finish is high-shine, to mimic a timeless patent leather look. Clean with a damp cloth.

Birko-Flor

Birkenstock trademarked synthetic leather. It is a skin friendly, easy care fabric. Clean with a damp cloth.

Birkibuc

Birkenstock trade marked synthetic nubuck leather. Slightly porous with a matte finish and compressed birko-felt backing.