Allbirds reviews and discussion

4.2

83% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Exceptionally comfortable cushioning
  • Lightweight, travel-friendly construction
  • Machine-washable, easy maintenance
  • Sustainable, minimalist aesthetic
  • Limited arch support comfort
  • Faster-wearing outsole tread
  • Wool uppers stain easily
  • Toe-box fabric thins

Allbirds earns strong reviews for exceptional comfort, light weight, and machine-washable ease, making Tree Runners, Wool Runners, and loungers reliable everyday and travel shoes; however, many note limited support for long walks/runs, faster tread wear and toe holes, wool styles running warm and staining easily, narrow sizing without half sizes, and a polarizing, sometimes “dated” look. Overall, the brand is good for casual wear and sustainability-minded buyers, but not ideal for heavy-duty performance or those needing robust arch support and long-term durability.

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857 reviews and posts

  • I first bought their waterproof sneakers for work (I work a hostess job in the summers), and I had to replace the soles of the feet for something more comfortable. I gave them another try by getting their loafers, and I am sold! They are cute and comfortable!

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    The soles can be made to be more comfortable, and I would love to see shoes that are made to be comfortable for people who have wider feet.

  • I'll say it: I love 'em. First started wearing them when they only had the grey wool ones and they've come so far. Are they overhyped? No. They're great. Are there more fashionable shoes? Sure but the value/build for the $$ is hard to beat (for a guy like me). I wear them all the time (not right now, I'm at my desk) and I couldn't recommend them more.

  • They are so comfy - perfect for errands or travel (think: car, train, airplane shoe). They don't have the greatest support so I wouldn't use these for anything beyond leisure, but I love that all the styles are easy to slip on and off; I used to keep a pair of the slip ons in the office if I had to wear rain boots / snow boots because of weather. Love that I can toss them into the washer/dryer. They are not stylish in any way - even with the different colors. For the mesh and wool sneakers you can always see the outlines of toes a bit.

  • My first pair of allbirds was a gift. The grey wool pair became an instant favorite. I have since purchased 3 other pairs. Most recently the chalk-colored boat shoes. As a past gym owner, I am very particular about the comfort and function of the shoe. Allbirds offers a great look and a well-made sneaker. I will be a forever fan of this brand!

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    Offer a true white instead of the chalk color. I use a clorox pen to get stains off, It works but isn't quite the same color.

  • I love my Allbirds – they're my go-to, slip on, weekend, running errands, light walk, dog walk, everything sneaker. I'm on my third pair of wool runners and I love that they're machine washable and so comfortable. I recently purchased my first pair of their newer Dasher and I like it too. Great, breathable material and more supportive for running and higher-intensity exercise. I also love Allbirds store designs and packaging. Love that the shoe box is the outer shipper, too!

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    I ordered a pair of the tree runners a few years ago and I liked the fit way less than the wool runner, and recently gave them away after they'd been sitting in my closet unworn. They were okay, but way less beloved than my wool runners.

  • Love allbirds shoes, super comfy and easy to wear every day, pretty much go with all my outfits.

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    They can be hard to clean if they get dirty..

  • I bought these when I saw the investors speak about the process and the mission. Then everyone in the Valley had them. I found the wool hot and sweaty and the style a little more utilitarian than I'd prefer. Ended up giving mine away.

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    More styles?

  • I'm on my second pair of Allbirds, and I love the look and the feel. The first pair I got didn't have the proper support for my feet - I felt like I kept sliding in the shoe! But these new high-top style pairs are stylish, easy to wear all day, and easy to clean. Already thinking about adding to my wardrobe. Protip - check out their Rerun section to get gently worn allbirds at a discount.

  • I’m not a big sneakers person but a gift card convinced me to take the plunge and I’m hooked. Most supportive and comfortable sneakers I’ve owned in YEARS and I love the color combos and classic and timeless design. Will be a return customer for other styles and colors for sure!

  • Good cushion for walking. Also easy to wash in the machine

  • These shoes literally saved my wife’s feet during a trip to London. We walked nearly 25,000 steps a day and her comfort level was just amazing!

  • Super comfortable but style wise not for me. I owned a pair a couple of years ago but once it became popular with the tech bros I had to run.

  • Favorite brand! Worth every penny! Comfortable, yet stylish. I’ll never go back.

  • Everyone in the family has a pair of all birds. My husband and I have the high tops and we love that you can pop them in the laundry whenever they need a refresh and you can wear them without socks in the summertime. Super comfortable and supportive to our feet.

  • Love the comfort but really don't like how they look. Not for me as I value both comfort and look

  • The shoes keep my feet warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Love the styles. Good for older feet but don’t look like old lady shoes.

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  • I love my allbirds - they are so comfortable, not too hot in the summer, nice and warm in the winter. I've had the same pair for probably.. 4-5 years? They're still going strong!

  • I have the tree runners, the tree dashers, and the wool dasher mizzles and overall, I really like them. The wool mizzles are much narrower than my tree dashers, so I wish I had gone up a size. I find the insoles to be more substantial than almost any other brand, so they were comfortable and supportive right from the start. They are also easy to wash and hold up well to regular cleanings. I love the simple/clean design and lack of branding. I find most other sneakers to be SO ugly because of the huge logos/identifiable markings. I'm perplexed by the comments mentioning low quality, as mine have shown extremely limited signs of wear. I'm subtracting a star because, at full price, I think its a bit of a stretch. I got mine on sale and the value for the price feels right.

  • Purchased my first pair of allbirds for traveling because they are lightweight. They were easy to throw into the wash when I got back. I just wish they came in half sizes.