Sport Sandal Repair and Care

We are working hard to accommodate repairs for all brands sold at the SportSandalBeach.com. As of now, we are able to repair Birki's sandals, and other brands that come with glued on EVA soles. More information below!

For help with your Teva, Chaco, or Keens repair you may want to visit your local shoe repair.

Birki's/EVA Sole Repair | Birki's Care

In the future we hope to be able to stich repair your sport sandals.

General Sport Sandal Care Tips:

Wash your sandals from time to time - the nylon strapped models can usually go into the washing machine - but a scrub in the shower will do no harm and will help to get rid of bacteria. If your sandals do smell try using a little tea tree oil - It works amazingly well. Do not leave your sandals too close to a strong heat source - includes the parcel shelf of your car in direct sunlight on hot days - this can damage the rubber compounds in the sole units.

Birki's (and similar sandals which have EVA soles) can be maintained just like a car to give you many more miles out of your investment. After factoring in the original price you paid for your sandals and the price of repair work, your Birki's may only be costing you around $10.00 per year. Many people have had their Birki's for 15, 20, 25, even 30 years.

The main purpose of these services are to allow you to keep wearing the same, already molded, footbed.

Recycling your sandals is easy: just send them in.

We Repair ALL Birki's!

If you would like to have us repair your Birki shoes or sandals, simply send them in to the address below. Please Include your name, return address, phone number, and form of payment. Make a note to us if we need to call you with an estimate before performing any work!

SportSandalBeach.com
3523 South Higuera St. Suite B
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
ATT: Repair Center

Call us TOLL FREE at 1-877-SLO-BIRK

Caring for Birki's Footwear

Q: I just bought my first pair of Birki's sandals, and after wearing them for only one day, my feet hurt. Is this normal? What should I do?

A: Break in your new Birki's footwear gradually, as they may introduce new movements to the muscles in your feet and legs. Although your shoes may feel rigid at first, their flexibility will increase with wear. Leather straps will become more supple and the footbeds will adjust slightly to your feet. The first week, wear them around your house for only an hour or two every day. The next week, start wearing them a little longer, and maybe go out and run an errand or two in them. The third week, you should be able to start wearing them an hour or two longer. Continue this gradual progression until you’re confident that your Birki's footwear is broken in enough to no longer cause you discomfort. Wearing Birkenstock footwear can be a different kind of experience for some; therefore the new, healthy posture encouraged by the orthopedic footbed may take some time to adjust to. We strongly recommend that you approach new Birki's footwear with complete care and respect for your feet.

Here are some helpful tips to help you protect and maintain the life of your Birki's footwear:


Avoid Extreme Heat If your Birki's footwear has cork footbeds or EVA soles, both can be damaged by exposure to concentrated heat. Do not leave your shoes in direct sunlight or in closed cars on warm days. Keep Birki's footwear away from campfires, fireplaces, and indoor radiators. If your shoes become wet, allow them to air dry slowly, away from direct heat.	Apply Cork Sealant Birki's sandals and clogs (with exposed cork footbeds) come with a light coating of cork sealant on the exposed cork edge. This prevents the cork from drying out. When your cork no longer looks shiny, apply a thin coat of Birkenstock Cork Life® to protect the cork from the elements.	Renew or Replace Worn Soles Prolong the life of your Birki's footwear with heel and toe taps. They should be applied when the EVA soles have been worn down to within about 1/4" of the cork footbed. When worn down more than this, replace the soles. If your soles tend to wear unevenly, repair them promptly to ensure your feet remain correctly balanced. Be sure to use only original Birki's repair materials.

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