Amberjack Sneakers vs Allbirds: Which Is Better?

Our verdict

Here's how the Amberjack Sneakers and the Allbirds stack up, side by side.

Side by side

AttributeAmberjack SneakersAllbirds
Our rating—10/10
Best forMachine-washable, sustainable, and incredibly comfortable—Allbirds is our answer for a lifetime shoe brand.
Standouts
  • The leather quality on these is genuinely impressive for the price. Feels like a $300+ sneaker at half the cost.
  • Most comfortable leather sneaker I've worn. The cushioning rivals my running shoes but looks 10x better.
  • Clean enough for the office, comfortable enough for all-day walking. Finally one shoe that does both.
  • The Wool Runner is an absolute 10/10 for comfort and casual wear. Everything else they've made is always a little bit of a trade-off from that.
  • They offered incredible comfort, especially for someone like me who struggles with plantar fasciitis.
  • I've worn the new Wool Runners NZs for 3 months and they're the best shoes yet. I wear them everywhere.
  • I was shocked when I got them, expecting them to be garbage. The sole has less forefoot cushioning but they feel like similar shoes to the NZs.
Watch-outs
  • The white leather shows scuffs easily. You'll need a leather cleaner within the first month.
  • Runs slightly large — had to exchange for a half size down. Their sizing guide wasn't accurate for me.
  • This is why I will NEVER buy shoes that use naked foam cushioning as a sole. You really can't complain about short lifespan.

Which one is right for you?

Choose the Amberjack Sneakers if…

  • The leather quality on these is genuinely impressive for the price. Feels like a $300+ sneaker at half the cost.
  • Most comfortable leather sneaker I've worn. The cushioning rivals my running shoes but looks 10x better.
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Choose the Allbirds if…

Machine-washable, sustainable, and incredibly comfortable—Allbirds is our answer for a lifetime shoe brand.

  • The Wool Runner is an absolute 10/10 for comfort and casual wear. Everything else they've made is always a little bit of a trade-off from that.
  • They offered incredible comfort, especially for someone like me who struggles with plantar fasciitis.
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Why we rate them this way

Amberjack Sneakers — /10

What we liked: The leather quality on these is genuinely impressive for the price. Feels like a $300+ sneaker at half the cost., Most comfortable leather sneaker I've worn. The cushioning rivals my running shoes but looks 10x better., Clean enough for the office, comfortable enough for all-day walking. Finally one shoe that does both..

Worth knowing: The white leather shows scuffs easily. You'll need a leather cleaner within the first month., Runs slightly large — had to exchange for a half size down. Their sizing guide wasn't accurate for me..

Allbirds — 10/10

Machine-washable, sustainable, and incredibly comfortable—Allbirds is our answer for a lifetime shoe brand.

What we liked: The Wool Runner is an absolute 10/10 for comfort and casual wear. Everything else they've made is always a little bit of a trade-off from that., They offered incredible comfort, especially for someone like me who struggles with plantar fasciitis., I've worn the new Wool Runners NZs for 3 months and they're the best shoes yet. I wear them everywhere., I was shocked when I got them, expecting them to be garbage. The sole has less forefoot cushioning but they feel like similar shoes to the NZs..

Worth knowing: This is why I will NEVER buy shoes that use naked foam cushioning as a sole. You really can't complain about short lifespan..

Common questions

How much do the Amberjack Sneakers and Allbirds cost?

The Amberjack Sneakers is listed at $179. We don't have a current price on file for the Allbirds — check the latest on its review page.

What's the difference between the Amberjack Sneakers and the Allbirds?

Short version — Amberjack Sneakers: . Allbirds: Machine-washable, sustainable, and incredibly comfortable—Allbirds is our answer for a lifetime shoe brand.

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