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.

AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews

857 reviews and posts

  • These shoes!!! I could not speak more highly of them. I have them in black and wear them whenever I go hiking or need something a little more durable than my Supergas. They're super comfortable, can run a little warm with the wool, and are washable!

  • I wore mine for a couple years. I tried to wash them, but I ruined them in the machine! They were super comfortable while they lasted.

  • My allbirds wool runners have held up to more than two years of almost daily gym use. I wear them when weight lifting and on the treadmill, ellipticals, etc without issue. I have also worn them numerous times for hiking and foraging in the woods. I don’t ever wear socks with them and they haven’t given me blisters or gotten smelly. I think they look nice and are much higher quality than many of the more mainstream sneaker brands out there.

    Feedback

    Wider width options would be great, especially for those that have wider feet and like to wear socks.

  • Comfortable and sustainable! I wear them all the time - from airports to hikes. No one really thought about the carbon footprint of our actual footprint until Allbirds. They also open sourced their tech so everyone else could get on board - unheard of in the NDA-heavy tech space.

  • Truly the most comfortable shorts I have ever worn and I have a hard time wearing any other brand.

  • I love the mission. I love the brand. I love how comfortable these shoes are and I love love love that they are machine washable. Like truly you can throw them in the wash and they come out not ruined as most shoes do. The only reason I'm not giving them five stars is because I wish they were a little chic-er.

  • I love the mission of ALLbirds and find the shoes looking super sleek and chic. worth the price for everyday walking shoes

  • Allbirds are a comfortable everyday shoe that you can dress up for the office or dress down to run errands. They are durable, but not the most supportive tennis shoe on the market. Not made for moderate to intense physical activity, but good for your casual walks. Unfortunately, they fell out of fashion in more recent years, and their new product launches are just not fitting the "in style" bill.

  • Not sure what hype is all about but I tried it and didn't love it. The structure doesn't fit nor support my feet. The only thing that I like about their shoes is the soft fabric.

  • Okay, I know I’m in the minority here, but these wrecked my feet. I got the worst blisters on my heels. I do think I tried them out at a bad time (on vacation at the beach), but they continued to bother me after. If you are prone to blisters, consider wearing socks at first!

  • I bought the Adidas x Allbirds Futurecraft sneakers and they're just phenomenal. They're lightweight, functional and are just so good-looking. Yes, they're sustainable. No, you're not sacrificing anything in the way of comfort or style because of it.

  • I really enjoy Allbirds shoes! I've also tried a pair of their socks, and they're compressive and sweat-wicking. They're definitely high-quality!

    Feedback

    The one thing I have against Allbirds is their washability. Their whites do not stay white after washing and start to show wear sooner than other counterparts (APL & Rothy's).

  • As long as the style floats your boat, I've never had any other complaints with Allbirds. Most people I also know with them have been repeat buyers. They are super comfortable in every way. Have only tried the classic wool runners but have heard good things about the other shoes as well, and also is just a solid mission-driven company you an feel good buying from

  • I tested the original wool runners a few years ago and ultimately couldn't get behind the style. Now they have a more casual looking sneaker (more like Converse than a running shoe) which is more my jam, BUT since then I've gotten into shoes with a natural shape toe box, so I won't be trying their newer styles. That said, I LOVE how sustainable they are and I bought two pairs of underwear and a bra that are SUPER comfortable -- made of merino and Tencel. Will definitely buy more underwear from them, and potentially apparel as well.

    Feedback

    I want shoes with natural shape toe boxes.

  • One of my favorite brands and is certainly one of the world's most comfortable shoe. You can wear it anywhere and anytime (whether lounging or exercising). The design is simple and I love the brand's mission.

    Feedback

    The shoes are a bit a pricey.

  • idk i've never owned a pair but ive been in the store and why do these shoes have the sex appeal of a laptop case. and honestly lemme not even do laptop cases like that. they're sexier

  • I bought a pair of Women's Wool Loungers for kick-around-the-house shoes. While comfortable, I think they wore quickly considering the light usage. I like the company's ethos, but I haven't repurchased since I didn't find the quality matching the price point.