Rothy's uses recycled plastic to create unique and affordable shoes.

Rothy's is a sustainable fashion brand that makes stylish and comfortable shoes and bags from recycled materials, including marine-bound ocean plastic. We're committed to reducing our environmental impact and practicing both sustainable and ethical manufacturing practices every step of the way. Our shoes and bags are made from materials that have been diverted from landfills and oceans, and we use a near zero-waste manufacturing process in our wholly-owned factory.

Our shoes and bags are machine-washable and made to last, so you can feel good about looking and feeling your best while also helping the planet. Plus, we offer a wide variety of styles to choose from, so you can find the perfect pair for any occasion.

Stephen Hawthornthwaite

Roth Martin

Rothy's shoes are praised for their comfort, stylish design, and sustainability. They have the added advantage of being machine washable. However, some customers found them to be uncomfortable due to the thin soles and high price point. The brand's sizing, particularly for the pointed flats, was also mentioned as a problem.

Rothy's

The Point

The Flat

The Point II

The Original Slip On Sneaker

The Lace Up Sneaker

The Loafer

The Lightweight Tote Bag

The Driver

The Wristlet

The Essential Pouch

Bags & Luggage

Shoes

Accessories

I wanted to like these and I gave it an honest shot, but ultimately I don’t think these are a good investment. The price point is so high and I never found them to be comfortable at all! Maybe my bad experience is from the strange sizing of the pointed flats, but regardless of the weird length issue, the soles are thin, flat, and hard. I’m not sure the current price range, but when I purchased mine they were $145+. They never have sales  and popular colors sell out quickly. I ended up selling mine on and not repurchasing.

I've owned two pairs of The Point over the years, the original and The Point II. I love and use them both.

Pros: Sustainable, long-wearing and machine washable. 
Cons: The inserts get smelly fast, so you have to wash regularly. They are not cushioned at all, so they're not the most comfortable shoes. I size up a half size and that helps. 

I have worn my Rothy's for probably 5x as long as similar leather flats and don't have to deal with scuffing or going to the cobbler and I get the same look. Great for work or play. 

Quite comfy, durable shoes, and great styles.

Rothy’s! These shoes are so comfortable- you just slip em on & go! I really love the points, the loafers & the driver’s! They are perfect for work or throwing on any day of the week! I have over 25 pairs! My only complaint is- they’re pricy - but the fact that their machine washable - makes them so worth it! All my pairs still look brand new! I have a few of the flats & sneakers too! But I tend to wear the points, loafers & drivers the most! Some are really hard to find- such as my cornflower blue points and the striped merino wool points! Dragonfruit is one of my favorite colors! Also they stand by their products- 100%, I had a pair I wore once & the color ran everywhere- I own 25+ pairs and that’s never happened before so I knew it had to be a defect! They immediately told me to keep or donate the points and sent me a full refund or a gift card for the full price of the item! I also really love their handbags and wristlets & pouches- they’re lightweight and machine washable! I definitely recommend this for all moms/working moms! 

Super cute flats that are extremely comfortable.  Love that they are machine washable!

I have had my ballet flat Rothy's for over 5 years. 
They never gave me blisters and needed no breaking in period.
I have washed them multiple times a year and the shape and color are still great. 

Great shoes. They really are washable and come out looking brand new every time! I find them TTS. 

I was first attracted to the brand because of it's mission to reduce or eliminate plastic from the ocean. I have wide feet so the points are not as comfortable as the Flats which are the rounded toe flats. My favorite are the Drivers which are stylish and go with practically anything you want to wear. They are always inventing new styles and I love the variety of colors. They tend to be on the pricey side but you can wait for sales or they have sales on the styles that they are trying to get rid of. 

The insoles also aren't stuck in at all (so you can replace them) and especially for the ballet flats can tend to slip in and out of the shoe super easily to the point where I actually lost one by accident at an event and had to buy a new pair. Also their products are pretty pricey! 

I have a pair of their flats and a pair of booties.

Their flats have held up for literally years of NYC everyday street walking - I used to commute to work everyday on the subway wearing these. I remember when I first got them too that I was floored by how they required ZERO breaking in which was especially impressive for ballet flats. You do have to wash them since they can start to smell. I think they've held up okay in the washing machine though a few years in there's like a couple of stitches on the side that have worn through and isn't as nice to look at. 

As a whole, the flats also just don't LOOK as clean as they were when I first bought them despite me washing them but I do think that's a bit of an unrealistic standard when they've lasted so much longer than any other pair of ballet flats I've ever had. When I first started wearing them in 2018 I don't think I have ever wore anything else on the subway that would get more strangers coming up to me and asking me if they were rothy's and what I thought about them. 

I've had the merino wool booties for over a year too and love them for their comfort. I haven't had to wash these since I've been careful to wear socks with them. 

Flexible shoes made from sustainable materials but rather on the expensive side. I love the look of the Square Mary Jane in black, but this isn't my go-to shoe company as they don't offer half-sizes or good arch support. 

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