An asymmetric eye-catcher! The BIRKENSTOCK Yao is popular with people who like unusual fashion and is sure to turn heads. The color-coordinated outsole rounds off the shoe’s look of sophistication. This popular sandal has been given an update in a new material, with a vegan version now available. It is entirely free of animal products, as verified by independent testing laboratories. The upper is made from the skin-friendly, hard-wearing synthetic material Birko-Flor.
Anatomically shaped cork-latex footbed
Upper: Birko-Flor
Footbed lining: microfiber
Sole: EVA
Details: two straps, each with an individually adjustable metal pin buckle; vegan; color-coordinated outsole
“Made in Germany”
Upper material:Birko-Flor Nubuck
The look and feel of Birko-Flor Nubuck is an almost perfect imitation of authentic
nubuck leather.
Insole:Microfibre
Microfibre is a skin-friendly material which is soft and yet tear-resistant. Because they are free of animal products they are used as the covering material for the lining of footbeds in vegan products, among other things.
Footbed material:Cork
Cork is a sustainable material extracted from the bark layer of the cork oak. This natural product is insulating and offers very good cushioning.
Outsole:EVA
EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) is a high-quality, very light, elastic material with extremely good cushioning. As a result, it smooths out slight irregularities in the floor and ensures that every step is softly cushioned.
