Our verdict
The Rothy’s Bags and Our honest Rothy’s Men’s Shoes are close. We gave the Rothy’s Bags a slight edge at 8/10 over the Our honest Rothy’s Men’s Shoes at 7.5/10 — close enough that fit matters more than the score. Washable, beautifully designed bags from 100% recycled materials—genuinely interested pending full durability testing.
Our pick
Rothy’s Bags
Our honest Rothy’s Men’s Shoes
Side by side
| Attribute | Rothy’s Bags | Our honest Rothy’s Men’s Shoes |
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| Our rating | 8/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Best for | Washable, beautifully designed bags from 100% recycled materials—genuinely interested pending full durability testing. | Sturdier than Allbirds and machine washable, but the Driving Loafer causes heel blisters on both of us. |
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| Watch-outs | None we flagged |
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Which one is right for you?
Choose the Rothy’s Bags if…
Washable, beautifully designed bags from 100% recycled materials—genuinely interested pending full durability testing.
- Machine washable (game-changer feature)
- 100% recycled marine plastic construction
Choose the Our honest Rothy’s Men’s Shoes if…
Sturdier than Allbirds and machine washable, but the Driving Loafer causes heel blisters on both of us.
- Machine washable
- Sturdier/better built than Allbirds
Why we rate them this way
Rothy’s Bags — 8/10
Washable, beautifully designed bags from 100% recycled materials—genuinely interested pending full durability testing.
What we liked: Machine washable (game-changer feature), 100% recycled marine plastic construction, Lightweight (Essential Tote weighs just 2.5 lbs), Excellent variety of colors and styles, Removable straps and interior storage pockets.
Our honest Rothy’s Men’s Shoes — 7.5/10
Sturdier than Allbirds and machine washable, but the Driving Loafer causes heel blisters on both of us.
What we liked: Machine washable, Sturdier/better built than Allbirds, Comfortable heel padding and nice insole texture, Made from recycled water bottles, Versatile style works with jeans, chinos, or shorts.
Worth knowing: Driving Loafer causes heel blisters even when sized up, Heavy at 430g (twice the weight of Allbirds Tree Piper), No half sizes available, More expensive than competitors like Allbirds.
Common questions
Is the Rothy’s Bags or the Our honest Rothy’s Men’s Shoes better?
We rated the Rothy’s Bags 8/10 and the Our honest Rothy’s Men’s Shoes 7.5/10, so we lean Rothy’s Bags — but it depends on what you want it for (see "which one is right for you" on the page).
What's the difference between the Rothy’s Bags and the Our honest Rothy’s Men’s Shoes?
Short version — Rothy’s Bags: Washable, beautifully designed bags from 100% recycled materials—genuinely interested pending full durability testing. Our honest Rothy’s Men’s Shoes: Sturdier than Allbirds and machine washable, but the Driving Loafer causes heel blisters on both of us.