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 bought my fiancee the wool tennis shoes and he loves wearing them in the winter with how warm they keep his feet. They look super stylish and are very comfy.

  • My wool runners are very comfy and have held up well over the past 3 years. They do tend to stink a bit if I wear them without socks.

  • I was skeptical about Allbirds but I kept hearing about them so I bought myself a pair of the high top ones. I’ve had them for about a year and they’ve held up very well. I’ve thrown them in the washing machine and they come out brand new. My husband has a pair that were originally white and no matter how much we wash them and use stain remover they won’t go back to even close to white so that’s my only complaint. My grey pair are great, super comfortable.

  • I have the original wool runners which were comfy but the structure started to give out with use. They are pretty uncool to wear around in my opinion.

  • These get very hot with the wool sole, and they gave me blisters. Not the most comfortable shoes, but I did appreciate the large range of sizes

  • I LOVE the slip on for the comfort. 🥹 Bolder design and color choices would be the deciding factors for me to keep buying Allbirds in the future. 🍑

  • Clean design, awesome mission and a reasonable price, however all day comfort could use some work. I love my allbirds but my feet really hurt after a day in them, especially a day of traveling or walking. I'd love to see pairs with more padding.

  • honestly, pretty overrated and don't look stylish at all. It's good on the comfort end, but I feel like New Balance does a better job there too. Hmm.

  • Simple and straight forward sneakers that are light weight and comfortable. Quality over a long time is questionable but overall this is a great shoe.

  • Great - super comfortable Clean up easily

  • I like allbirds mission a lot. Thy're comfortabel and super lights trainers. I'd wish they'd look cooler thought. I feel like they could create a few more stylisr or less-running shoe like styles. They also have a very hight arch that is nto for everyone. But all in all-a cool brand!

  • Have been an Allbirds fan ever since my first pair. They're super comfortable and go with any outfit. They go get a bit raggy quite quickly, so need to look after them.

  • My all birds are my go to everyday footwear! I am obsessed that they are washable as well! Truly a game changer for sneakers!

  • Very sustainable shoe. Also easy to clean and pair with outfits for simplicity.

    Friends with Allbirds
  • I was a super early wearer of the original Wool Runners. Was very happy with the comfort and style. I had some hiccups along the way in loss of support in the upper due to the wool relaxing (this makes them super comfortable but a little too relaxed) and I guess I just stopped purchasing at some point. I’ve been in to the stores ready to buy, but never really been inspired to do so. Maybe I became price sensitive? I like the mission and vision and founder story.