Shoe care tips

Moisture, from constant wear or from getting them wet, is a shoe's worst enemy. Alternate shoes, letting them dry out between wearing. If shoes become wet, let them dry out naturally. Keeping shoes clean so the leather can breathe will also help extend their life.

Cork footbed sandals, such as Birkenstock, will last longer if a new layer of Cork Life is applied to any areas of cork exposed by wear. This can avoid cork repair work later on.

Normal wear varies from person to person. Shoes that last years on some people may show significant wear after a few months on others, or show specific wear on the corners or edges of the sole. Our shoes offer top materials and craftsmanship, which will maximize useful life in your situation.

Replace soles before wearing into the cork to avoid more expensive repairs. We can recommend shoe repair providers for replacing soles and fixing many kinds of wear that will further extend the life of your shoes.