Taking care of your Birkenstocks is essential for them to have a long life. One of the most difficult materials that Birkenstock has to keep in good shape is the suede uppers. Whether they are on a sandal, a clog or a shoe you will need to do a few extra steps to keep them looking as new as possible.

Birkenstock sandals are a classic staple in your shoe wardrobe. Learn how to clean Birkenstocks and keep them in good shape for years to come.

No more dirty and gross Birkenstocks footbeds with this cheap and easy DIY cleaning tutorial! Learn how to do it here.

Birkenstock's signature footbed is a cork and latex combination that is molded into a orthopedic footbed. It is the signature building block of all their shoes. Whether you buy a sandals or a shoe, almost every Birkenstock has a cork footbed. All new pairs are sealed and ready to go - the catch is that you have to reseal them every so often or your Birkenstocks won't look as nice and won't last as long as they could.

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While they have been dubbed the ugly sandals, Birkenstock sandals have become the go-to footwear of those who are looking for both comfort and style.

Broadway Shoe Repair on Instagram: "Alright folks- here is a follow up video from last week’s Tuneup Tuesday! We did not clean the footbed last week in our video and we do not offer this service in store BUT this video shows you how you can do it yourself at home with just a few simple products/tools! Let us know what you think. Which method would you use? #birkenstock #sandal #birkenstockcare #shoeporn #shoeaddict #birkenstockarizona #shoerepair #supportlocalyxe"

The Spruce on Instagram: "Love your classic Birkenstocks? Clean your favorite pair of leather and cork Birkenstocks and remove any footprints from constant use with this Birkenstock cleaning method. Not a Birks fan? If you love white tennis shoes, tap the link in our bio to learn how to keep white leather shoes sparkling white. ✨ #TheSpruce #birkenstock #howto #cleaning #cleaninghacks #shoecare #shoes #clean #leathershoes"

How to clean footbed of Birkenstock sandals