Premium Materials
From Natural To Vegan
BIRKENSTOCK is known for using the highest-quality leathers, textiles and
synthetic materials to create our footwear. We follow the strict social and environmental standards, and continuously monitor each step of the process to ensure they uphold our value
NATURAL LEATHER
At BIRKENSTOCK, we use the highest-quality leather and a gentler production process that helps retain its natural properties.
SUEDE
Suede is a highly versatile leather with a visible surface nap, giving it a textured, naturally decorative finish. Its soft, velvety feel lends each style an instantly classic look while keeping the foot comfortable.
NUBUCK LEATHER
Nubuck is crafted out of the best quality leather by gently buffing the top grain, giving it a softly brushed outer surface. A luxe-looking leather with a smooth, velvety touch, nubuck is especially durable and easy to care for.
OILED LEATHER
A favorite for its distinctly heritage look, oiled leather is treated with oil and wax for a two-toned effect. Crafted so no two pairs are exactly alike, this leather is designed to age beautifully with wear.
SYNTHETIC MATERIALS
Durable, easy on the skin and even easier to clean. Our synthetic materials give you the same iconic style you love, in alternatives you can feel good about.
BIRKO-FLOR® PATENT
Durable and moisture-repellent, Birko-Flor® patent provides a high-shine finish that's both brilliant and bold.
BIRKO-FLOR®
Created exclusively by BIRKENSTOCK, Birko-Flor® is a durable and easy-to-clean synthetic material, designed to sit comfortably against the skin.
BIRKIBUC
Birkibuc manages to almost perfectly replicate the look and feel of nubuck leather. This durable synthetic material not only looks like its natural counterpart, but is lightly brushed to feel like it, too.