Are Papillio and BIRKENSTOCK the same?

Q: What is the difference between Birkenstock and Papillio? A: Papillio sandals are made by Birkenstock, but the design of the uppers is left to the Papillio creative team, who pick up on the latest catwalk trends to give you a range of stylish sandals for every occasion. The footbeds are virtually the same.

What does BIRKENSTOCK Papillio mean?

As its name translates in French, Papillio really is the butterfly of the BIRKENSTOCK family. Representing imaginative and creative styles, Papillio, with a sturdy contoured cork footbed sets a strong foundation for a distinctly fashionable collection.

What’s the difference between BIRKENSTOCK Birko Flor?

Birko Flor is made from soft acrylic and polyamide felt fibres with a durable, smooth, leather-like finish. In comparison to leather, it is still water-resistant but doesn’t scratch or fade and does not require a break-in period. Birkibuc looks and feels more similar to nubuck leather with a slight nap on the surface.

Are Papillio made in Portugal?

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Does Birkenstock own Papillio?

BIRKENSTOCK is BIRKENSTOCK. Our product portfolio has expanded ever since then to better meet the needs of our customers. And that’s how it came about that, in addition to BIRKENSTOCK, we also created the product brand Papillio.

What does Birko-Flor mean in Birkenstocks?

Birko-Flor® is a high-quality synthetic material. The upper layer is made of easy-to-care-for PVC, which has been lined on the inside with a soft, breathable layer of fleece. Birko-Flor® is very gentle on the skin, and it’s soft and comfortable while also being very durable.

Do Birkenstocks run large or small?

As for HOW Birkenstocks are supposed to fit, they run true to size. I realized that, since there should be anywhere from 1/8 – 1/4 th of an inch of extra space in front of your toes and behind your heel, my size is actually 40 (some styles 41).

Should you size up or down in Birkenstocks?

Remember that Birkenstocks are designed to be slightly roomy, so you shouldn’t need to size down. Once you get the fit right and break them in, Birkenstocks are extremely comfortable. The support comes from the footbed and strap, which should make it feel as if you are wearing a sealed shoe.

Are papillio narrow?

However, they are a slightly wider than Birkenstocks, in that a Regular Papillio is wider than a Regular Birkenstock, and a Narrow Papillio is in between a Narrow and a Regular Birkenstock.

Is BIRKENSTOCK made in China?

Birkenstocks are made in Germany, not China. If you see that they are made in China they are 100% counterfeit. A fake shoe might misspell the name, or not include it at all. I recommend you carefully check the spelling of all the words on the footbed.

Is Papillio a leather?

From Papillio by Birkenstock, the Women’s Soley Leather Wedges feature: Leather upper. Ankle strap with buckle closure. Birkenstock’s contoured polyurethane footbed provides support and improved weight distribution.