Guillain-Barre Syndrome is a problem with your nervous system. It can cause muscle weakness, reflex loss, and numbness or tingling in parts of your body. It can lead to paralysis, which is usually temporary.
I did not (and now feel justified in drinking a glass of vino the next time I don my 10-year-old Birks). That is one of the fun facts I discovered while researching Birko-Flor, which was not around when I acquired my pair. According to the company, Birko-Flor is a fabric âmade of acrylic and polyamide felt fibers.â The good news: Itâs waterproof and cheaper than leather. The bad news: Acrylic is essentially a plastic.
I love Birkenstocks, but whatâs the deal with Birko-Flor? A leather alternative, sure. But theyâre vinyl, and I believe vinyl is a four-letter word in Grist world. Would I be better off just sticking to traditional leather-upper Birks? Jennifer Brooklyn, N.Y. Heart and sole. Photo: pi? A. Dearest Jennifer, Birkenstocks: Not just cool in the â70s.