Our verdict
The Rothy’s 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.
Rothy’s
Our honest Rothy’s Men’s Shoes
Side by side
| Attribute | Rothy’s | Our honest Rothy’s Men’s Shoes |
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| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Best for | We keep buying them after 4+ years—comfortable, durable, and sustainable, though pricey and sizing runs snug. | The RS01 Sneaker is well-built and washable, but the Driving Loafer causes heel blisters—pick carefully. |
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Which one is right for you?
Choose the Rothy’s if…
We keep buying them after 4+ years—comfortable, durable, and sustainable, though pricey and sizing runs snug.
- Made from recycled water bottles—genuinely eco-friendly
- Machine-washable (easy maintenance and keeps shoes fresh)
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
Why we rate them this way
Rothy’s — 8/10
We keep buying them after 4+ years—comfortable, durable, and sustainable, though pricey and sizing runs snug.
What we liked: Made from recycled water bottles—genuinely eco-friendly, Machine-washable (easy maintenance and keeps shoes fresh), Versatile—works for casual dates and dressier occasions, Durable and comfortable even after 4+ years of regular wear, Lightweight with good foot support.
Worth knowing: Expensive at $145–$165, Run snug (need to size up half a step), Quality issues handled poorly—offered $30 credit instead of fixing design flaws.
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 Rothy’s or the Our honest Rothy’s Men’s Shoes better?
We rated both 8/10 — it's a genuine toss-up. Rothy’s: We keep buying them after 4+ years—comfortable, durable, and sustainable, though pricey and sizing runs snug. Our honest Rothy’s Men’s Shoes: The RS01 Sneaker is well-built and washable, but the Driving Loafer causes heel blisters—pick carefully.
What's the difference between the Rothy’s and the Our honest Rothy’s Men’s Shoes?
Short version — Rothy’s: We keep buying them after 4+ years—comfortable, durable, and sustainable, though pricey and sizing runs snug. Our honest Rothy’s Men’s Shoes: The RS01 Sneaker is well-built and washable, but the Driving Loafer causes heel blisters—pick carefully.