GREATS Shoe vs Our honest Rothy’s Men’s Shoes: Which Is Better?

Our verdict

The GREATS Shoe and the Our honest Rothy’s Men’s Shoes are too close to call — we rated both 8/10. There's no clear winner here, so it comes down to what you want it for. We break that down below.

Side by side

AttributeGREATS ShoeOur honest Rothy’s Men’s Shoes
Our rating8/108/10
Best forMachine-washable sneaker that beats SUAVS on style and undercuts Rothy's RS01 on price, though Rothy's is slightly more comfortable.The RS01 Sneaker is well-built and washable, but the Driving Loafer causes heel blisters—pick carefully.
Standouts
  • Machine-washable
  • High-quality handcrafted construction
  • 100% vegan, recycled-bottle materials
  • No fabric-bulge issue (unlike SUAVS)
  • Better value than Rothy's RS01
  • Machine washable
  • Better built and sturdier than Allbirds
  • Excellent heel padding and comfortable insole
  • Made from recycled water bottles (sustainable)
  • Reliable fit with proper sizing
Watch-outs
  • Slightly less comfortable than Rothy's RS01
  • Heavier than SUAVS
  • Less breathable than SUAVS
  • Driving Loafer causes heel blisters and heel rubbing
  • Heavier than competitors (430g vs Allbirds' 226g)
  • No half sizes—must size up if between sizes

Which one is right for you?

Choose the GREATS Shoe if…

Machine-washable sneaker that beats SUAVS on style and undercuts Rothy's RS01 on price, though Rothy's is slightly more comfortable.

  • Machine-washable
  • High-quality handcrafted construction
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Choose the Our honest Rothy’s Men’s Shoes if…

The RS01 Sneaker is well-built and washable, but the Driving Loafer causes heel blisters—pick carefully.

  • Machine washable
  • Better built and sturdier than Allbirds
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Why we rate them this way

GREATS Shoe — 8/10

Machine-washable sneaker that beats SUAVS on style and undercuts Rothy's RS01 on price, though Rothy's is slightly more comfortable.

What we liked: Machine-washable, High-quality handcrafted construction, 100% vegan, recycled-bottle materials, No fabric-bulge issue (unlike SUAVS), Better value than Rothy's RS01.

Worth knowing: Slightly less comfortable than Rothy's RS01, Heavier than SUAVS, Less breathable than SUAVS.

Our honest Rothy’s Men’s Shoes — 8/10

The RS01 Sneaker is well-built and washable, but the Driving Loafer causes heel blisters—pick carefully.

What we liked: Machine washable, Better built and sturdier than Allbirds, Excellent heel padding and comfortable insole, Made from recycled water bottles (sustainable), Reliable fit with proper sizing.

Worth knowing: Driving Loafer causes heel blisters and heel rubbing, Heavier than competitors (430g vs Allbirds' 226g), No half sizes—must size up if between sizes.

Common questions

Is the GREATS Shoe or the Our honest Rothy’s Men’s Shoes better?

We rated both 8/10 — it's a genuine toss-up. GREATS Shoe: Machine-washable sneaker that beats SUAVS on style and undercuts Rothy's RS01 on price, though Rothy's is slightly more comfortable. Our honest Rothy’s Men’s Shoes: The RS01 Sneaker is well-built and washable, but the Driving Loafer causes heel blisters—pick carefully.

How much do the GREATS Shoe and Our honest Rothy’s Men’s Shoes cost?

The GREATS Shoe is listed at $119. We don't have a current price on file for the Our honest Rothy’s Men’s Shoes — check the latest on its review page.

What's the difference between the GREATS Shoe and the Our honest Rothy’s Men’s Shoes?

Short version — GREATS Shoe: Machine-washable sneaker that beats SUAVS on style and undercuts Rothy's RS01 on price, though Rothy's is slightly more comfortable. Our honest Rothy’s Men’s Shoes: The RS01 Sneaker is well-built and washable, but the Driving Loafer causes heel blisters—pick carefully.

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