Emily Prymula
Last summer, my wife and I hopped across the pond to Europe for two weeks for a family trip. As anyone who has ever taken a trip to Europe knows, you spend a lot of time on your feet sightseeing. I pride myself on being a good walker, but even I have a limit if I’m not wearing the right sneakers. That’s why when I passed by an Allbirds store in London, I knew it was time for an upgrade. I walked out of there with a pair of Tree Runners and I’ve had a hard time taking them off since.
UPGRADE YOUR SNEAKER GAME WITH ALLBIRDS
I had several friends and family members who swore by Allbirds, so I figured they must be doing something right. First things first: I’ve never worn a lighter pair of sneakers in my life, which is great for me since my feet usually run hot. Plus, every step is so cushioned that it literally feels like you have a spring in your step. Combine all of that with a clean look that’s easy to dress up or down and you’ve got quite possibly the most versatile pair of kicks in your closet.
Plus, from Thursday, March 13 to Monday, March 17, Allbirds is offering up to 50% off select footwear!
What sets Allbirds apart from other shoe brands besides the absurd level of comfort? A genuine commitment to making sure that crafting fine footwear doesn’t come at the expense of the planet.
- ZQ-certified Merino wool uppers that meet the highest standards of animal welfare, environmental care, and social sustainability
- SweetFoam® midsoles made with sugarcane-based green EVA
- Shoelaces made from recycled plastic bottles
- Castor bean oil-based insole foam
Makes sense that a New Zealander would start a shoe brand that makes nature an equal shareholder. You would, too, if you got to live somewhere as beautiful as New Zealand.
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I didn’t think sneakers could get better than the Tree Runners, but then I took their Wool Runner collection for a test run while I was down in Florida.
Wool Runners
The best-selling sneaker that started it all. The luxurious Merino wool. The foam midsole that feels like walking on a cloud. I tend to wear a lot of white and navy blue clothes, so the Hazy Indigo was a natural fit for my usual color schemes.
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Wool Runner Go
Think of these as the 2.0 version of the former pair, with increased durability and improved shape, which is perfect when you have wider feet and need a little extra room on the sides.
I opted for the Weathered White, which was ideal for my Florida attire. And know this: it takes a lot to get me to wear shoes with socks in warm weather. Allbirds are the exception.