Thick yet supple leathers without additional dyes keep the leather breathable, durable and comfortable.
- Oiled leather has a heavily oiled finish; durable & moisture-resistant.
- Waxy leather has a finish applied to a buffed natural leather. Ages to a naturally distressed appearance.
- Sumatra leather is distressed to appear aged. Does not hold its shape like full-grain leather.
- Cortina leather has an embossed pattern.
- Patent leather is treated with a high-gloss, shiny finish.
- Embossed leather has been stamped using heat and high pressure to create a unique pattern or design.
- "Active 3D" embossed leather has texture and character added to traditional leather.
Papillio Proper Fitting. Fitting Tips - Unbuckle all the straps and place your feet in the sandals. Make sure your heels are all the way back in the heelcups.
Papillio Care Tips. Apply Cork Sealant - Your new sandals already have a light coating of sealant to prevent the exposed cork from drying out.
Papillio Construction. Papillio is designed by nature and uses only the finest quality materials and design. Our footbeds are anatomically beneficial and assume the natural shape of the foot, while providing proper support.
Papillio Overview. Papillio is a colorful and fashionable line, featuring the original Birkenstock footbed. We manufacture modern shoes inspired by current catwalk trends.
Papillio Mission & Philosophy. Papillio is all about luxurious quality and fashion forward designs. We constantly seek to innovate with the introduction of exciting new colors, patterns and prints.
Papillio History. Incorporated in 1962, Montréal based Serum International Inc. began as an importer of scientific medical equipment specializing in ultra high quality laboratory glassware.