Birkenstocks have been all the rage for the past few seasons! As stylish as they are comfortable, they are a summer must-have, but can quickly lose their shine. Fortunately, there is a way to restore your favorite sandals.
Bye bye flip-flops, the trendy sandals are now Birkenstocks! The German brand, renowned for its unrivaled quality and trendy models, is now seeing several copies flooding the market. Lidl, The Redoubt, Pimkiemany brands have adopted the leather flip-flop trend. However, it is difficult to display resplendent sandals throughout the seasons, which is why a very simple tip is to restore them in the blink of an eye. Explanations. If the leather straps can have a few folds over time, the material that deteriorates even more quickly is none other than cork, present on the entire sole. You will have noticed, darker traces appear under your feetmarking the inside of the shoe. These are the marks that we will try to erase, in order to give your shoes a better look Birk’, as they are called by fashionistas. First of all, it is important not to immerse your sandals in water. Indeed, the cork could soak up water, which would cause cracks when drying. Here are the steps to follow:
- Mix of water and baking soda and apply this abrasive paste to the browned areas.
- Using a damp cloth or a old toothbrushrub the paste onto the cork using circular motions.
- Wipe off the paste with another damp cloth, then repeat until all stains are removed.
- Finally, let your Birkenstocks air dry, away from direct sunlight. You can also insert newspaper inside the sandals to speed up the drying process.
You will get sandals as good as new, without having to put your hand in your wallet. An operation to repeat every year.