Our verdict
The New Allbirds Wool Runner NZ and Tree Runner NZ and Allbirds Tree Runners are close. We gave the New Allbirds Wool Runner NZ and Tree Runner NZ a slight edge at 9/10 over the Allbirds Tree Runners at 8.5/10 — close enough that fit matters more than the score. Anniversary upgrades that deliver: sturdier build, roomier upper, smoother ride make Allbirds' most refined sustainable sneakers.
Our pick
New Allbirds Wool Runner NZ and Tree Runner NZ
$110
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Allbirds Tree Runners
$98
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| Attribute | New Allbirds Wool Runner NZ and Tree Runner NZ | Allbirds Tree Runners |
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| Our rating | 9/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Price | $110 | $98 |
| Best for | Anniversary upgrades that deliver: sturdier build, roomier upper, smoother ride make Allbirds' most refined sustainable sneakers. | Best Allbirds model—comfier and more durable than Wool Runners, worth upgrading for. |
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Which one is right for you?
Choose the New Allbirds Wool Runner NZ and Tree Runner NZ if…
Anniversary upgrades that deliver: sturdier build, roomier upper, smoother ride make Allbirds' most refined sustainable sneakers.
- Sturdier build
- Roomier upper
Choose the Allbirds Tree Runners if…
Best Allbirds model—comfier and more durable than Wool Runners, worth upgrading for.
- Better toe box shape retention than Wool Runners
- More durable over time
Why we rate them this way
New Allbirds Wool Runner NZ and Tree Runner NZ — 9/10
Anniversary upgrades that deliver: sturdier build, roomier upper, smoother ride make Allbirds' most refined sustainable sneakers.
What we liked: Sturdier build, Roomier upper, Smoother, refined ride, Featherbed™ insole for comfort, Premium feel from sustainable materials.
Allbirds Tree Runners — 8.5/10
Best Allbirds model—comfier and more durable than Wool Runners, worth upgrading for.
What we liked: Better toe box shape retention than Wool Runners, More durable over time, Breathable eucalyptus fiber that thermoregulates across seasons, Versatile—wearable with or without socks, Wool insole with moisture-wicking and odor-reducing properties.
On price, the Allbirds Tree Runners is the cheaper pick at $98, versus $110 — a difference of about $12.
Common questions
Is the New Allbirds Wool Runner NZ and Tree Runner NZ or the Allbirds Tree Runners better?
We rated the New Allbirds Wool Runner NZ and Tree Runner NZ 9/10 and the Allbirds Tree Runners 8.5/10, so we lean New Allbirds Wool Runner NZ and Tree Runner NZ — but it depends on what you want it for (see "which one is right for you" on the page).
Which is cheaper, the New Allbirds Wool Runner NZ and Tree Runner NZ or the Allbirds Tree Runners?
The Allbirds Tree Runners is the cheaper of the two at $98, versus $110.
What's the difference between the New Allbirds Wool Runner NZ and Tree Runner NZ and the Allbirds Tree Runners?
Short version — New Allbirds Wool Runner NZ and Tree Runner NZ: Anniversary upgrades that deliver: sturdier build, roomier upper, smoother ride make Allbirds' most refined sustainable sneakers. Allbirds Tree Runners: Best Allbirds model—comfier and more durable than Wool Runners, worth upgrading for.