TL;DR — The Allbirds Wool Runner NZ ($110) and Tree Runner NZ are the brand’s 10th-anniversary upgrades — and our side-by-side with the Tree Runner Go confirms the improvements are real: sturdier build, roomier upper, smoother ride. We’d reach for the Wool Runner NZ on cold days and the Tree Runner NZ for warm-weather everyday […]
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TL;DR — Kizik beats Zeba on style — their sleek hands-free design looks like an actual shoe, while Zeba skews orthopedic. Kizik also wins on sustainability (recycled plastic bottle uppers) and arch support. If orthopedic-level comfort and a customizable fit matter more than looks, go Zeba; otherwise, we’d reach for Kizik. 📅 Last Updated: March […]
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TL;DR — Hey Dude Shoes (Wally, Wendy) nail comfort and convenience at $50–$70 — lightweight, machine-washable, and easy to live in. The catch: the aesthetic is aggressively casual and not for everyone. If you want a travel or errand shoe you won’t have to think about, they deliver; if style matters, look elsewhere. Updated — […]
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TL;DR — The Allbirds Tree Runner Go is lighter and more flexible than the original Tree Runner, with eucalyptus knit that actually breathes. Two catches: the fit runs snug (size up if you’re between sizes), and the white SweetFoam soles collect grime faster than you’d expect. 📅 Last Updated: March 2026 If you’ve been around […]
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Hari Mari vs Rainbow Sandals – which one is a better sandal? Like so many things in life, the answer is: it depends. Are you looking for a more comfortable sandal or a more durable sandal? Is it possible to have both? TL;DR — We’re on our third pair of Hari Mari ($75) and keep […]
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Hari Mari Sandals Review: Are these premium sandals really worth the price? We tried the best selling Hari Mari Pier Sandals (and more!) to give you our honest Hari Mari Flip Flops review. TL;DR — Hari Mari Pier sandals are premium-priced at $75 but outperform Rainbows in comfort. No break-in period—worth upgrading. Har Mari Review: […]
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TL;DR — We tested 9+ men's summer shoes and the Allbirds Tree Skipper won easily — lightweight, washable, and barely feels like a shoe. Suavs Zilker and Hari Mari flip-flops round out the top 4. Skip the Oliver Cabell Low 1: gorgeous leather, but $200 for a shoe that doesn't breathe or wash is a […]
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TL;DR — We’ve worn Rothy’s for 4+ years across their Points, Sneakers, and Mary Janes, and we keep buying them. At $145–$165, the recycled-bottle construction and machine-washability genuinely deliver — just size up half a step. The only sting: when a design flaw hit, they offered $30 off a replacement instead of fixing it. Rothy’s […]
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TL;DR (2026) — Running? Get the Dasher (the shoe Allbirds used to call the Tree Dasher). Everyday wear? Get the Tree Runner. Cold weather? Get a Wool style. Most people who land here are deciding between the Tree Dasher and the Tree Runner — jump straight to that answer below. WeTried.it is reader-supported. When you […]
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TL;DR — The Allbirds Wool Runner 2 fixes the two real complaints about the original: the deflating toe box is gone and the new SweetFoam® sole is noticeably more cushioned. Same price as the Wool Runner 1, same ZQ Merino wool — if you already love Allbirds, this is the obvious upgrade; if you’re new […]
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