Everyone does it wrong! The right way to clean Birkenstocks

[@RoseAnvilBuilds]

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[@likearc]

Finally someone who shows that you can condition suede as long as you brush after etc.

[@franminanicollier9431]

The especially frustrating thing is pretty much all the conditioners, including the Leather Milk Weston used, say explicitly not to use on suede or nubuck. I think it's only because the conditioner company assumes you don't know what you're doing, and it's hard to tell if a conditioner says not to use on suede because it'll change it, or because they don't trust you.

[@CybertroninfiniteOfficial]

@@franminanicollier9431 the main reason is that those conditioners will unnap or remove the nappy nature of suede if users do not brush after, which a lot of consumers do not. I got "suede conditioner spray" which is just mick oil in a can lmao. Honestly disappointing since I already had bick 4

[@ntct8933]

⁠@@CybertroninfiniteOfficial So I still can use leather conditioner on suede as long as I brush it again, right?

[@mitchellb786]

@@ntct8933 yes, make sure it is not too oily of a product

[@ZimmerZoop]

I have been looking for this exact tutorial. So glad you made one. No one has a video on the Boston style specifically either

[@habl00pep]

Great video reminded me to get tending my Birkenstocks, was taught by a lovely German lady to use cork sealant like Collonil for the sole sides. Also said to size by having a fingers space at the heal as she said a lot of people size to small which leads to the heal break up. On open toe you leave space at the front so your foot isn’t snug but moves within the footbed. The cleaning the the footbed and restoring the nap was something it took me times to realise leading to cracking on the footbed. Birkenstock used to do cleaning kits and cork sealant with conditioner like the stuff I use. Mines actually cracked after being left at home for weeks unused when I went on holiday

[@jokers7890]

95% of these tech transplant workers in Seattle who think they are 'being cool locals' by wearing birkenstocks have an entire size too small for their feet because despite making 200K plus at 20/30 years old, they still cannot think for themselves and have zero clue about basic physics/engineering as it would apply to the ergonomic function of birkenstocks with having the extra heal space.

[@robertzeng7825]

thanks! I have been very carefully wearing them cause people online saying how hard it would be to clean one of these. Now I feel more confident!

[@Brajin1]

Those things came out pretty good. Would you recommend this similar method on rough-out leather? I have some Allen Edmonds loafers that are in a tan rough-out. I cleaned them with the saphir suede shampoo. But was not sure about best way to conditioned. Don’t want to darken them too Much.

[@georgehernandez1502]

Damn. You are a beast. This gives me more confidence to wear my suede Birks out

[@Phaseish]

great video kings thank you so much .

[@wk8000]

I just accidentally put my swim bag on top of my brand new oiled leather Birkenstocks. They are tobacco color and now on one side has 3grey spots. I don’t know if it’s just water spot or if any sunscreen lotion got on them. I took a damp towel and rubbed. Made the spots bigger. Hopefully they dry the normal color and not with water spot ring or the gray spots they currently have! I just bought them only had a week and were $150!!!

[@OntarioBearHunter]

I use saddle soap on everything except exotics then some oil rubbing and a brushing

[@hexum9449]

Super helpful video, thank you!

[@justinlee9206]

For cleaning my oiled leather Birkenstock Arizonas, it seems like I could follow the same process, but probably just a soft toothbrush to clean it and skip the brass bristle brush step. Is that correct? Do I condition the same way? Do you think you could create another video about cleaning oiled leather Arizonas?

[@davisreynaud1287]

Weston! This was so informative. I got a pair of Nicks boots full rough-out leather and couldn’t find a single reliable video on how to clean them properly. Everyone says “don’t use saddle soap don’t use saddle soap” any way you could make a video explaining WHY not to use saddle soap? Then show a proper method for cleaning rough-out leather. Is it the same process as suede? Thanks for the awesome videos!

[@yunusegunes]

What are your thoughts on the soft sole Birkenstocks? Apparently they’re the same as the regular ones just with a little bit of foam on top of the cork midsole to make them more squishy. Wouldn’t you argue that this might be more comfortable at first but worse later on since foam doesn’t keep that shape of your foot as good as just a cork midsole?

[@oppositeofh8]

i've tried those on in the store, a few times, & my overall take is they've ruined the whole shoe. it's almost like: why bother with the cork? the cork fits right away & supports your foot perfectly. that gel layer they put between the lining & the footbed feels like it needs to be broken in & flat & clumsy. personally, i'm sticking with the originals -- if it ain't broke, don't fix it. i almost feel like birkenstocks is trying to cut back on the amount of cork, so they're trying to compensate by adding the gel layer. too gimmicky.

[@jdlackey88]

I own both, the Soft Foot Bed does provide some squish but it stinks like foam and lengthens the break in process because you are smashing down the foam first. The classic footbed just smells like leather and immediately starts to conform to your feet. To me, the EVA outsole provides enough shock absorption.

[@shanebep3135]

Yeah I wouldn't go with the foam ones, Birkenstock is known for their cork so why go away from that. Also personally, I find the spongy foam can cause you to walk improperly and gives you a higher chance of rolling your ankle, my adidas are like that.

[@stephanieadditon7054]

Great video. Totally informative. Just what I was looking for

[@nicklauschristofonoXXII]

Suede is surprisingly easy to clean. People DO NOT USE dish soap! But a proper cleaner, stiff brush, mink oil rub it in with a soft brush and you're done.

[@laurabarnes5283]

I think he used the Dawn because it was specifically grease and oil he was trying to remove, not just dirt from normal wear.

[@byN91]

Surprised to know that Bick 4 is good for suede! Thanks for this info

[@mrthesquid]

Any tips for the oiled leather finish Birks? Keeping the smooth matte finish looking nice.

[@meganhall1425]

How to get a water spot out of daughters brand new bostons?

[@cdakskid]

Did you still eat the steak?

[@bryanjones9356]

Asking the real questions. Came here to ask this same question.

[@UtahSustainGardening]

He grew up in Northern Utah, of course he did!

[@oppositeofh8]

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[@Lashley-ip9lp]

Found this EXTREMELY helpful! Thank you so much for sharing a real way to get the Suede Birks clean! I have been terrified to clean mine! 😂 Would you recommend the same process if they got wet from grass in the yard? Mine are great except that after I walked through the yard, the toe box got wet but when they dried, they still looked watermarked/stained. There is a clear line separating the normal color and darker color of the suede.

[@thujtothek]

Thank you!!!!!

[@taifu13781]

I have a tough time finding the right kind of conditioner. Put the wrong kind on my Thursday rugged and resilient: now they don’t have that same texture. I have another pair of crazy horse leather and the brand recommends a “natural” conditioning balm…would the 2 you recommend work?

[@NonLegitNation2]

bicks 4 works great on all leathers. it does a great job of conditioning and it doesn't darken the leather.

[@NonLegitNation2]

good to know about Bicks. I have some Bicks 4 and I have plenty of suede shoes. I've always been afraid to use it on suede but I just used it after watching this vid and sure enough after it dried and I brushed it the suede looked fine.

[@mariacastilla5149]

Watching this video after wearing my brand new bircks for a few hours and spilling hot chocolate on them 😭

[@marcusv7881]

I spilled a whole bottle of red wine on mine 😂

[@jocelynbroere2558]

I spilled olive oil on mine

[@orangefruit12]

I'm planning on buying some suede Arizona's as my first pairs so now I'm scared to buy one because of all these horror stories 😂

[@jocelynbroere2558]

@@orangefruit12 😂 yes watch out but i still recomend buying them

[@danieljjj9949]

i just bought some and the exact same thing happened 😭

[@annagiersz3314]

hey thank you for the tut! I got light suede birkenstock literally two weeks ago and I just spilled almost half of a large latte on it and I am so angry. I don't have any of the equipment yet but I orderered some brush and a cleaner. lightly washed them with mild water and soap. I will see how they look like tomorrow. Eek

[@CheeseBuritto]

How’d it go??

[@robertsandgren9389]

Great video, great voice-over!

[@ellenmgarrido]

hey for future reference, after deep cleaning, do we use the lighter cleaner immediately after when its wet, or do we wait until it is dry? or damp?

[@sebastianfuenzalida3144]

Out of curiosity, what size are those birks? 43?

[@MrYuvalP]

I enjoyed that live commentary. Prefer it over ASMR style videos

[@shanebep3135]

Wonderful tuck! 🤎🤍🤎🤍🤎🤍🤎🤍🤎🤍🤎🤍🤎🤍🖤 I'd love to see a tutorial on how to clean/repair leather flip flops. Like if the toe strap came out of the sole or delaminated. Or even a tutorial on how to "upgrade" your crappy $15 ones or something would be fun too

[@RQF5961]

Do you need to rinse them under water after the second (gentle) clean or only after the first clean with the Dawn?

[@brockkinney1413]

Question: the referenced leather condition says specifically to avoid with suede and suede like materials?

[@bbrachman]

Doesn't Birkenstock make a 'fake leather' shell. I think that is what I have. How do you clean those uppers? I have already replaced the heel and toe surfaces of cork using Birkenstock's recommended glue. Just PVA with their name on it.

[@evumies]

Yes, they do. It's called Birko-Flor. It's their vegan-friendly alternative.

[@CibrianAntonio]

I wonder if I could do the same conditioner process for my Timbs

[@elusiver8]

Absolutely would love to see a similar video for Timbs! I use the nubuck cleaning kit that Timberland sells but I've always wondered if I could use some conditioner on them as I've never conditioned them.

[@ianmccoy9475]

Yes you can. You can use this method on any sued or nubuck

[@haileyd4445]

I need to get chalk out . Any tips ?

[@johndobbins8051]

I use a stiff brush attachment on vacuum.

[@cll3375]

Do you use shoe goo on the cork instead of cork renew?

[@davidcampbell4402]

Would you recommend to do this on the newer suede style that looks like corduroy?

[@annmariemorando2199]

I tried this. I think the oil and the water set into the suede. Now I have a huge stain 😭 idk if it’s because it’s still wet? Or ultimately ruined

[@Thelongmanable]

*_Wait if this is build channel could you do videos on what a first time ahould buy at there local Hobby Lobby to get started. Like when to use a Awl or chisel fork kinda stuff._*

[@Пан_Коцький]

I wish I had seen this before I threw out my old Birkenstocks.

[@paulg5723]

So, NO RINSE of the FOOTBED after using Omnidiam?

[@yutakab8307]

damn those are kleen is there a sizing guide or is it true to size?

[@jsnjenkins]

Vid was fantastic! Pros 🙏🏾

[@mattstachula3123]

Been looking into getting a pair of these Birkenstock Clogs and can’t decide on sizing. I noticed in the on feet towards the end of the video you have some space between the end of the clog and your heel. Would you recommend they fit like that as opposed to having your heel fall right up against the back of the clog?

[@Nuggs-make-me-smile]

Can someone tell me if this works and is a good tutorial bc my friends bircks have water stains and her grandpa (who is now dead) gave them to her. It wasn’t her who got them dirty but she was literally having a panic attack over it

[@MBlollolollol]

I seem to be having trouble getting the soap out? I didn't put a ton...

[@jacoblowe387]

damn they look nice so torn between these and the oiled leather ones

[@trevorkleiner7]

Time to do a vid on the cleaning and care for those ND1s yet? I'm not sure how/if to condition waxed flesh....

[@billystpaul8907]

Can I use this method on my White's rough-out leather...? I don't want to ruin them...

[@jeffbanks5103]

Yes, I use this method on roughout moccasins I wear around the house and cooking outside. Another method is mix the bick 4 with some water to thin it, then mix well and apply with a spray bottle. After a good brushing both methods work out great. Stick with the less heavy conditioners though. Anything with wax won't work as well

[@UtahSustainGardening]

A little heavy?

[@TommyNitro]

How are birkenstocks sized compared to redwings?

[@jdlackey88]

Birkenstocks are actually true to size. I wear a 12 in Red Wings and wear a 44 in Birks (about a US 11). Measure your foot on a piece of paper like they detail on their sizing guide and buy that size unless you like them floppy then go one size up. However, I would HIGHLY recommend you try them on in person cause it's all about how they hit your toes and arch. They are very contoured, it's not just a flat slab of foam like other shoes.

[@TommyNitro]

@@jdlackey88 Thanks!

[@sinlokemp]

WOW!

[@akrbm425]

steak reveal?? the beef just wanted to get its skin back

[@yutakab8307]

[@Phoebetheboss]

HAHAHAHAHA dropped an entire steak on it!!!

[@LaymensLameMan]

Wait this is nubuck? I thought the leather was suede?

[@evumies]

The leather is suede. The video just noted that you can similarly clean nubuck that way as well.

[@LaymensLameMan]

@@evumies did not pay attention apparently lol thanks for clarifying

[@evumies]

@@LaymensLameMan No worries! I'd appreciate if you took a moment to check out my shoe cleaning channel! Thanks!

[@oppositeofh8]

wow. what a difference. thanks for the education! 😻 i hope toastie got some of that steak. 😹

[@yutakab8307]

lol forgor abot tostie.

[@torbentrussetyv4308]

One of my friends just put his pair in the washer😭

[@yutakab8307]

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[@teddytots3148]

Thanks for the audio commentary, it really added to the video. I really want to love this channel but I find it hard to watch. I’m one of those people with ‘anti’ ASMR, so the sounds and lingering shots are intolerable to me without something to distract my attention a little. Otherwise I have to watch most of the videos with sound off and skip through many parts, which is a shame as I am interested in the content. Weird, huh? But Dr Google tells me I am not the only one who is repelled by ASMR!

[@panaceiasuberes6464]

Can't wait for you to get some EKN Liana on the channel.

[@klausbecker4745]

damn. why is everyone putting dish washer on their leather shoes?? is this an american thing? if you need a strong and degreasing cleaner use some natural curd soap and lukewarm water! absolutely no need to rub a bunch of chemicals in your leather ;)

[@johhnyred5g]

They too big for you

[@troyflatland5299]

Those are like 10 sizes too big wtf 🤡

[@ing4gi]

You guys are a blassing to the boot/leather community

[@arncj18]

for the arizona model a video please