APPLY CORK SEALANT
Your new sandals already have a light coating of sealant to prevent the exposed
cork from drying out. If the cork no longer looks shiny, apply another thin coat of cork sealant or a flexible sealing material (barge cement). Done periodically, this will prolong the life of your footwear.
CLEAN AND PROTECT UPPERS
Apply water and stain protector to leather, Suede and Nubuck uppers before
wearing and after each cleaning. Keep Suede uppers fresh looking with a Suede
brush. When soiled use mild soap suds or clean with a commercial suede cleaner.
For Nubuck use a Nubuck block. Clean and condition leathers with a high quality
neutral leather cream. Use matching leather polish to cover scuff marks. Wipe
Birko-Flor uppers with a damp cloth. The inside of the footbed may also be washed with mild soap suds and a soft brush. Dry slowly, away from heat to avoid
cracking!
COLOURFASTNESS
Although we only use the highest quality leathers and test it for colourfastness,
any dyed leather will shed some colour. Please be careful with delicate or light
coloured socks, especially when your footwear is new.
REPAIR
BIRKENSTOCK footwear has been constructed using only the highest quality
materials and is designed to allow efficient repair. Protect your investment and prolong the life of your sandals by applying a thin layer of cork sealant when the cork begins to lose its shine. Cracked cork is easily repairable as well. Repair your sandals with original BIRKENSTOCK soles before they have worn through to the
cork footbeds. Remember, a stitch in time saves nine. Ask us about our repair services.
Apply a good quality clear or colour
active cream polish regularly to
remove scuff marks and keep the
leather supple.
Please note: Any dyed leather may
transfer some colour.
Use a suede brush or to remove
stains, apply a nubuck eraser block.
To restore/maintain the colour, apply
a colourless leather conditioner.
The metallic finish is a thin foil and
is very prone to scuff marks. Avoid
staining them with corrosive liquids
such as perfume, nail polish remover
(acetone), sunscreen and aerosols.
You can protect the leather using a
neutral shoe polish.
To clean, wipe with a damp soft cloth.
To protect, apply a silicone-based
waterproofing spray. Use a wire
suede brush to clean.
To clean, apply a nubuck eraser block
or a suede brush. To protect, apply a
silicone-based waterproofing spray.
Gently brush with a plastic bristle
suede brush or an old toothbrush.
Wipe with a clean, damp cloth.
To clean, brush lightly with a plastic
bristle suede brush or an old
toothbrush.
Gently brush with a plastic bristle
suede brush or an old toothbrush.
Brush lightly with a plastic bristle
suede brush or an old toothbrush.
Wash with mild soap and water.
Wash with mild soap and water.
The First Step will be closed from Friday, May 9 to Tuesday, May 13.
We will reopen for business on Wednesday, May 14. Please contact us by email for any inquiries. Thank you for your business!