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Never heard of them until just now. Looking at the men's "Everyday" collection they sort of remind me of the original Yeezys if you were to take the edge off of

Never heard of them until just now. Looking at the men's "Everyday" collection they sort of remind me of the original Yeezys if you were to take the edge off of them and make them blend into an office park. Not really my thing, but I'm here for companies not using slave labor and trying to use materials that aren't so destructive to the planet.

creaghpatr 5y ago
Wouldn't call them the best value, but I love my pair they are extremely comfortable and versatile for matching with stuff. Fashion-wise, they are pretty bland.
- the_arun 5y ago
  Unfortunately Amazon doesn't have these shoes. I need to create yet another user account.
  - atestu 5y ago
    You don't need to create an account to buy their shoes. You can check out as a guest, they use Shopify.
acdha 5y ago
They’re very comfortable & breathable – I used to refer to them as my office slippers back when offices were a place where we spent time. Nice enough looking for meetings, but you didn’t mind wearing them all day even in the summer.
warent 5y ago
I had a pair for like 3 years. They're extremely durable and light, easy to clean (toss in the wash, air dry), it's almost like wearing super tough socks. The best part about them was the convenience and comfort, but as far as style they're maybe one rung up the ladder from Crocs, so you're not really winning points there. They go well with shorts and look particularly awkward in jeans.
- maininformer 5y ago
  I second this, they are extremely durable I had mine for over 4 years.
  - wallacoloo 5y ago
    The heel of mine separated from the sole within 6 months. Beginning to wonder if I have some quirk with my stride that tears shoes apart early, or if their quality is just inconsistent.
all_usernames 5y ago
They are, or were, extremely trendy among the tech workers of the Silicon Valley / San Francisco. They're premium priced and definitely casual in style and function, with a sustainability-focused marketing sheen. I've had a few pairs and the quality is above-average but definitely not a "buy it for life."
jonpurdy 5y ago
I ordered a couple of styles a few years ago. They seemed incredibly comfortable but both didn't fit properly due to the lack of half sizes so they were returned. I guess it hasn't affected their valuation much though.
mc32 5y ago
Their footwear is comfortable and affordable. Their core attribute is being "greener" using biological material (not so different in this respect from Rayon) in some of their manufacturing input... But... their footwear wears out quite quick (the soles esp.), so overall, I do not know that if you were to study its carbon footprint over two years, if they would actually come ahead compared to conventional footwear.
- mtalantikite 5y ago
  That's disappointing to hear. I personally try to buy things that will last for years. I'd rather spend a lot of money on, say, a pair of Red Wings and wear them for a decade, maybe with an occasional resoling, than a pair of boots that will be a mess in a year or two. Also, NYC (where I am) will really tear a pair of shoes up from all the city walking, so that's a bit of an extra incentive to go for quality. It's good that their inputs aren't horrible for the planet, but if they break down in a couple years it might not make that much of a difference.
  - mc32 5y ago
    I (obviously?) didn't do a long term study. They have some details about their claims here: https://www.allbirds.com/pages/sustainable-practices https://www.allbirds.com/pages/sustainable-practices [you can download their report] Most sportswear shoes, "sneakers" in vernacular, don't accommodate resoling. But evenso, the plastic mesh or wool upper (depends on model) tends to wear out in obvious spots (same as where socks might wear out, like toes).
    - mtalantikite 5y ago
      Yeah absolutely -- the sneakers I buy (Vans) definitely can't be resoled, but they last a long time.
- chansiky 5y ago
  Most footwear is fast fashion. People throw out shoes well ahead of them being worn out. I appreciate all the natural materials for this purpose, because at least they biodegrade better, which may have something to do with being worn out faster.

creaghpatr 5y ago

Wouldn't call them the best value, but I love my pair they are extremely comfortable and versatile for matching with stuff. Fashion-wise, they are pretty bland.

the_arun 5y ago
Unfortunately Amazon doesn't have these shoes. I need to create yet another user account.
- atestu 5y ago
  You don't need to create an account to buy their shoes. You can check out as a guest, they use Shopify.

acdha 5y ago

They’re very comfortable & breathable – I used to refer to them as my office slippers back when offices were a place where we spent time. Nice enough looking for meetings, but you didn’t mind wearing them all day even in the summer.

warent 5y ago

I had a pair for like 3 years. They're extremely durable and light, easy to clean (toss in the wash, air dry), it's almost like wearing super tough socks. The best part about them was the convenience and comfort, but as far as style they're maybe one rung up the ladder from Crocs, so you're not really winning points there. They go well with shorts and look particularly awkward in jeans.

maininformer 5y ago
I second this, they are extremely durable I had mine for over 4 years.
- wallacoloo 5y ago
  The heel of mine separated from the sole within 6 months. Beginning to wonder if I have some quirk with my stride that tears shoes apart early, or if their quality is just inconsistent.

all_usernames 5y ago

They are, or were, extremely trendy among the tech workers of the Silicon Valley / San Francisco. They're premium priced and definitely casual in style and function, with a sustainability-focused marketing sheen. I've had a few pairs and the quality is above-average but definitely not a "buy it for life."

jonpurdy 5y ago

I ordered a couple of styles a few years ago. They seemed incredibly comfortable but both didn't fit properly due to the lack of half sizes so they were returned. I guess it hasn't affected their valuation much though.

mc32 5y ago

Their footwear is comfortable and affordable. Their core attribute is being "greener" using biological material (not so different in this respect from Rayon) in some of their manufacturing input... But... their footwear wears out quite quick (the soles esp.), so overall, I do not know that if you were to study its carbon footprint over two years, if they would actually come ahead compared to conventional footwear.

mtalantikite 5y ago
That's disappointing to hear. I personally try to buy things that will last for years. I'd rather spend a lot of money on, say, a pair of Red Wings and wear them for a decade, maybe with an occasional resoling, than a pair of boots that will be a mess in a year or two. Also, NYC (where I am) will really tear a pair of shoes up from all the city walking, so that's a bit of an extra incentive to go for quality. It's good that their inputs aren't horrible for the planet, but if they break down in a couple years it might not make that much of a difference.
- mc32 5y ago
  I (obviously?) didn't do a long term study. They have some details about their claims here: https://www.allbirds.com/pages/sustainable-practices https://www.allbirds.com/pages/sustainable-practices [you can download their report] Most sportswear shoes, "sneakers" in vernacular, don't accommodate resoling. But evenso, the plastic mesh or wool upper (depends on model) tends to wear out in obvious spots (same as where socks might wear out, like toes).
  - mtalantikite 5y ago
    Yeah absolutely -- the sneakers I buy (Vans) definitely can't be resoled, but they last a long time.
chansiky 5y ago
Most footwear is fast fashion. People throw out shoes well ahead of them being worn out. I appreciate all the natural materials for this purpose, because at least they biodegrade better, which may have something to do with being worn out faster.