Birkenstock sandals are famous all over the world. Made in Germany since 1774, they are a historical brand.
Their greatest quality is absolute comfort, however the price falls within the medium-high range. There are excellent and valid alternatives, such as Bioline sandals and shoes, made in Italy and with great care to quality of materials and environmental impact.
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Alternative does not mean imitationWe in Valentina store are keen to emphasize that we only and exclusively sell original products, we are a Birkenstock point in Florence since many years now. But we like to offer also a wide choice to all our customers, both in store in Florence and online. You may not like Birkenstock aesthetics, the type of material, or it may simply be too expensive. This is why we offer Bioline brand as an alternative: an all-Italian aesthetic, remarkable comfort, even if based on other principles and a more accessible price.
One of the reasons why Bioline slippers and shoes are a great Birkenstock alternative is style. These Italian shoes, produced by the Bioline-Saty company in Veneto, have a modern casual style like Birkenstocks. But they have different materials and leathers, as well as different shapes and models. Men's footwear line, for example, with its Linus model offers an interesting slip on shoe with laces, which make it adjustable and therefore perfect for every fit. It is a casual lofaer, enriched by the sewings on the top, and made in soft nubuck and lined in calfskin. The colors are natural and very well matched. The same goes for the models like the sabot, closed on top and made with fattened nubuk leather: comfort comes first, together with all-Italian style..jpg)
Bioline uses eco-friendly materials, recycling as much as possible and minimizing consumption. Often, in the production of rubber soles, recycling reaches up to 100%. The eco-friendly materials (leather, cork and suede, as well as recycled rubber), are also designed to be compatible with the skin, which is why Bioline shoes can be worn barefoot, like the Birkenstocks, thus constituting a valid alternative.
The construction of Bioline slippers is in fact designed to give the sensation of walking barefoot: an affirmation of the green philosophy of made in Italy. The importance of walking barefoot for both blood circulation and muscles is well known. Bioline tries to reproduce this sensation in its footwear.
The leather of the Bioline shoes is softer than Birkenstocks, thus resulting in a pleasant fit from day one. The Italian alternative also has a removable anatomic insole, and is characterized by a wide shape of the foot, which comes in handy in various cases such as calluses, bursitis and other similar situations. It should also be noted that the generous shape together with the removable insole allow the use of one's own orthopedic insole.
The leathers are usually greased nubuck, with wonderful vintage colors. Bioline green, for example, is always a top choice in our store. The recycled rubber that Bioline uses is always super flexible and does not suffer from particularly stiff or high temperatures.
Bioline's green philosophical choice also has a positive impact on the price. Sandals start at 59 euros and closed shoes are around 79/89 euros, remaining in a more accessible price range than Birkenstock. Quality is maintained thanks to the recycling of materials and an intelligent internal organization of the Bioline-Saty company.
In our Valentina store in Florence and online you will always find Bioline proposals, chosen from those that are the most comfortable and trendiest shoes.
Come and choose them!
