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Allbirds loafers?

gradfashionista

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I’m new to Allbirds and was wondering whether anybody owns a pair of their loafers and can comment on how well they hold up over time.

For those considering Allbirds, Nordstrom is carrying them in their online pop-up shop until mid-May. They can be worn without socks, and accommodate wide feet and orthotics.

I’m torn between the blush pink and lighter red. Pink would be easier to match and is lower contrast, but it’s more millennial than blush in real life.

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LaPed

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Hi GF, I have a pair! Purchased one year ago and worn heavily all year long. They are at 40+ wears for this year alone, as they became my go-to house shoes once it got too cold to wear them outside. I have washed them twice and they look good. No holes or real signs of wear on the upper. The outsole is fine -- the tread is pretty minimal to begin with; has compressed under the heel a bit, but I think they're more comfortable that way. They sell replacement insoles, but I don't feel the need to buy a pair of those yet -- the insoles are definitely not as soft as they were a year ago, but don't stink and aren't falling apart.

I rather like the darker colour, as it's fun and will hide dirt better (but I am a dark-shoe person, not a light-shoe person, so take that with a grain of salt).

delurked

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Timely. I’ve been considering. I actually tried the runner from Nordstrom online and just returned it due to sizing. I’m a size 10, and thought the women’s 10 might be a bit too short. Sigh. Of course they dont have half sizes, so I’m considering them in a men’s 9, but was thinking of getting the lounger instead of the runner.

I also like the darker color, but it may be I don’t love seeing toes outlined so much in a shoe. That may be an aesthetic deal breaker for if I do get them, although if they’re super comfy, that will rule the day. I am debating between the color below and tan (sage).

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Angie

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They're bedroom slippers, right? I like the darker pink. Nice fit.

Anonymous

I'm confused. Are these house shoes/slippers?

gradfashionista

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They’re definitely shoes, not slippers, in function, though perhaps not in form.

jussie

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They remind me a little of Sketchers. I like the pink pair. Would be cute with some cuffed blue jeans.

Anonymous

I have not tried them. But I’ve been very interested and curious about them. I like the darker of the two colors on your foot. I assume you would be wearing them as an every day shoe?

Jenni NZ

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Jenn owns some, she calls them gear and walks in them. They are intended to be shoes worn without socks is my understanding- and that they are made from New Zealand merino wool.

LaPed

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Delurked -- I didn't like the way the runner fit my feet; felt a tiny bit small in my normal size but not enough so that I could have sized up. I ended up with the lounger (in my regular size, women's 9) because it is a wee bit roomier and seems to have more volume in the toes. Also, the dark colours don't give you nearly as much toe-outline. I ended up with navy.

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Aliona

I love mine: My experience mirrors LaP’s: I own a dark green pair, worn daily indoors for the past year +, washed several times. Forgot I had them on my feet and ventured out a couple of times, but the thin soles remind me I’m out in my slippers ;). For thicker soles and construction, I prefer the wool sneaker brand Baabuk (https://baabukusa.com/collecti.....5926347011). I had to make peace w/the juvenile sheep logo, though.

Janet

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When I saw the light colors, I thought they were slippers too. The darker ones look more sophisticated (and less like slippers or house shoes) to me. Maybe it’s the angle of the photo too — seen from straight above. But maybe this is just a thing I haven’t seen around, so my eye is not getting it. They do look comfy though!

tanstaafl

Has anyone tried the tree runners or tree skippers? They are made from eucalyptus tree fibers instead of the wool. I prefer the look of these in the pictures, but haven’t seen them in person yet.

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Jenn

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I have the runners and they've held up well for me. I use them for walking on an indoor track and am on my second set of insoles, but the uppers are doing just fine after ~150 wears. My husband just bought a pair of loungers to wear around the house.

LaPed

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Aliona, I love the look of the Baabuks. I don't *really* need more sneakers but they are on my wish list.

Andrea H

I have two pairs of these, gray and olive, and I wish it were socially acceptable to wear them at all times for all occasions because they are incredibly comfortable and they look good with every style of pant that I wear. I have one pair of the runners and those were probably a mistake for me. They look clunky on my feet and you can see my toes through them really noticeably, which bothers me.

delurked

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Andrea - do you find the loungers run TTS? Same sizing between runners and loungers? I returned the runners in part for size (I found them to run slightly short), but was bothered by the toe outline visibility.

Andrea H

I got a 7 in both the runners and loungers and I just have less toe visibility in the loungers though they don't necessarily *feel* bigger. I will say that my runners are the off white color, so maybe it's just that?

delurked

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Andrea - I’m sure the color does make a difference. Thanks. I know their website has free ship and returns, but I do enjoy the ease of getting them at Nordstrom’s (online) while they are there, as I can return locally if needed.

Anonymous

I'm sold. If the shoes I ordered from Zappos do not work out for me, I'll be returning them and ordering Allbirds Tree Runners in Navy.

Changed my mind. Just ordered them this minute.

Bijou

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I like the darker colour, very pretty!

ClaraT

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I have had the red All Bird runners for about 7 months (same material but not the same design as the loafers). I've worn them a lot (mild California winter) and they look almost new. I haven't washed them, but I wipe the white part.

I bought them in the San Francisco store, where they advised half-size wearers to size down as the shoes stretch a bit with wear. I agree that they are stretchy (they aren't as supportive as a more structured shoes). I'm a 71/2 and sized up as I have bunions (see pic) and I need plenty of room. It's worked out fine--the stretch hasn't made them floppy. (I'm commenting on sizing as it's relevant to how they wear...I'd imagine the loafers would similarly have some give to them.)

TL/DR: They hold up well over time

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Thanks ClaraT. I had not considered the fact they might stretch out with wear. I bought my regular size and one size UP. I bought the Allbirds Tree Runners in Navy (so not the wool). I'll post once they arrive.

Anonymous

Allbirds just arrived. They are stylish and oh so comfortable. The color is perfect! They literally are exactly what I have been looking for.

Thank you for writing this post, Gradfashionista!!!!!

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krishnidoux

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Thank you for making me discover this brand. It boast as "The world most comfortable shoe", so I will certainly try them if I can.

I just got a pair of Skechers Gowalk 4 in charcoal and they are silently making a revolution in my wardrobe, as they go with so many outfits and this type of knit loafer is so comfortable.

The knit loafer, such as the pairs you show above, go very well with anything midi, and also with cropped pants.

shiny

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I have two pairs of the runners now, the grey (shown in Sterling's pic) and white. I had to size up -- I am usually a 6 or 6-1/2 but a 7 works for me with Allbirds. I don't find they stretch that much: my first pair was a 6 and I wore it a lot, walking everywhere, and it didn't stretch. My toes were rubbing and the arch felt off. Sized up to a 7 and they fit much better.

I wore the grey pair hiking in Sedona. I am now wearing the white pair a lot for Spring. I find these are SUPER comfortable (without socks, even). They make my feet so happy.

As for the loafers, I bought my kids those for xmas. I gave them a choice of runners or loafers and they both wanted loafers. I don't personally care for the look of the loafers for "outside" shoes, but my kids do wear them that way (one is a home health aid, the other a teacher's aid -- works for their professions). If I was a slipper wearing person at home, I would get a pair of the loafers, but I just wear socks.

Have yet to wash mine but consider their washability a plus.

I would like to try the skippers next, as the Allbirds (being wool) do get too hot for summer wear. I am just worried the skippers won't be as soft and comfy on bare feet?

Anonymous

Shiny -- The Tree Runners are not wool.