I've only had Nubuck in a brown two strap Arizona. I'm probably not the best reference for age comparison of the materials as I give them minimal maintenance and have historically owned one pair at a time, just wearing them until they fall apart. I'd probably say the nubuck is more or less just in between the suede and oiled leather regarding stiffness/softness and effort in cleaning. They weren't nearly as soft as my prior suede Arizona's nor as stiff as the oiled leather Boston I have now, which feels very stiff compared the a suede Boston I had prior. I currently have the brown oiled Boston, a grey Birko Arizona (the synthetic straps) and just received my new pair of Lutry Suede clogs which I haven't worn more than a walk around the house since arriving, but they feel great so far. They are a little more snug than the Boston along the top of my foot, which kinda makes up for regular vs. narrow difference I've come to prefer. My current Birko Arizona and Oiled Boston clogs have both lasted much longer than all my prior pairs since I bought them simultaneously, alternated use, plus avoided wearing in wet weather unlike my prior pairs that were more daily wearers in most cases. I do not care much for the Birko Arizona straps... they feel thinner and a bit flimsy (not much just less firm than my last pair and feel a little less secure) compared to the leather straps but have a texture and feel similar to the the Nubuck.
On Friday, June 19, 2026 at 7:58:15 AM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Birkenstock owners: I love the sturdy oiled leather but the colors are > more fun in the nubuck. Knowing how well oiled leather ages, I’m nervous > about buying in nubuck. Suede is DEFINITELY out. > > Look how cute these big buckle nubuck Bostons are: > https://www.birkenstock.com/us/boston-big-buckle-nubuck-leather/bostonbigbuckle-nubukbigbuckle-nubuckleather-0-eva-w_12431.html > > But the oiled leather is so nice, too. Limited colors: > [image: 960813.jpg] > > Buy Boston Oiled Leather Tobacco Brown for USD 154.95 > <https://www.birkenstock.com/us/boston-oiled-leather-tobacco-brown/4040714854847.html> > birkenstock.com > <https://www.birkenstock.com/us/boston-oiled-leather-tobacco-brown/4040714854847.html> > > <https://www.birkenstock.com/us/boston-oiled-leather-tobacco-brown/4040714854847.html> > > How do the nubuck age? There is limited info on this - it’s usually oiled > vs suede. > > Leah > > On Jun 18, 2026, at 10:53 PM, Bill Gibson <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > Fit is all. I once chose too big a Birk, and my Big Toe went Numb. I tried > to mold them, I tried to pound them, but, my toe stayed numb. > > Recently, I inherited some smaller Birks, my father's, and they fit, but > it are much smaller than I usually wear. Beware the fit. > This time, my Big toe does not go numb, but another toe is touchy. > I think that expectations for sandals might be lower than for closed-toed > shoes, > but the pre-formed soles of Birks inspire Brooks Saddles of Yore > fantasies of soakng and wearing into shape. Velocio wore something like > Birks, so carry on. > > Bill Gibson > Silver City, New Mexico, USA > My Photographs <https://billbgibson.myportfolio.com/> : > https://billbgibson.myportfolio.com/ and on Behance: > https://www.behance.net/BillGibson <https://billbgibson.myportfolio.com/> > If you like my photographs, buy me a coffee! > <https://www.buymeacoffee.com/04141955> > > > On Thu, Jun 18, 2026 at 7:48 PM Leah Peterson <[email protected]> wrote: > >> And yet there is no photo…🤔 Quick, Ted, get your linen shirt and your >> Birks and get busy! >> >> On Jun 18, 2026, at 9:46 PM, Ted Durant <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> >> On Jun 18, 2026, at 7:53 PM, Leah Peterson <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> You guys have me all up in arms over Birkenstocks. I can’t decide Arizona >> vs Milano vs Boston and I think I want oiled leather and big buckles but >> then some of the sizing is off and some of the footbeds squeak and some of >> the quality is less and…well, this is a lot and I have choice paralysis. I >> keep shoes for a long, long time and I want them to be as close to perfect >> as possible. >> >> >> I’ve started with the basics, found a pair of Arizona in brown regular >> leather, regular footbed, at Nordstrom Rack for around $40 less than >> normal, so far I like them very much. 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