![For 35 years, Birkenstock lovers nationwide have sent worn-down shoes to this Kansas cobblery | KMUW For 35 years, Birkenstock lovers nationwide have sent worn-down shoes to this Kansas cobblery | KMUW](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/5c/31/e7555b9e4bdb903f9fb6072bc30d/mick-64-2.jpg)
For 35 years, Birkenstock lovers nationwide have sent worn-down shoes to this Kansas cobblery | KMUW
![Are these heavy footprints normal after 1 year of usage? I have never washed them because they don't stink. What should I do? Do you think it is socially acceptable if people Are these heavy footprints normal after 1 year of usage? I have never washed them because they don't stink. What should I do? Do you think it is socially acceptable if people](https://preview.redd.it/uteiw1qx7i151.jpg?auto=webp&s=108213a45575812b612f7f042bfac13568a8272d)
Are these heavy footprints normal after 1 year of usage? I have never washed them because they don't stink. What should I do? Do you think it is socially acceptable if people
![Is it possible to clean the darkened footprint? I used cleaner & refresher, eraser after air dried and suede brush. Looks clean but not able to lift the darkened spot. The nap Is it possible to clean the darkened footprint? I used cleaner & refresher, eraser after air dried and suede brush. Looks clean but not able to lift the darkened spot. The nap](https://preview.redd.it/wir68nbyt5e41.jpg?auto=webp&s=1f86bf4ac87b651bc7bae33b92bd1b91f544e798)