Our verdict
The Our honest Rothy’s Men’s Shoes and ZeroGrand are close. We gave the Our honest Rothy’s Men’s Shoes a slight edge at 7.5/10 over the ZeroGrand at 7/10 — close enough that fit matters more than the score. We're glad we bought them again—better-built than Allbirds, machine washable, but expect heel blisters from the loafers.
Our pick
Our honest Rothy’s Men’s Shoes
ZeroGrand
Side by side
| Attribute | Our honest Rothy’s Men’s Shoes | ZeroGrand |
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| Our rating | 7.5/10 | 7/10 |
| Best for | We're glad we bought them again—better-built than Allbirds, machine washable, but expect heel blisters from the loafers. | Still supremely comfortable and light, but quality has slipped and the design reads more like a leather sneaker than a dress shoe. |
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Which one is right for you?
Choose the Our honest Rothy’s Men’s Shoes if…
We're glad we bought them again—better-built than Allbirds, machine washable, but expect heel blisters from the loafers.
- Better-built construction than Allbirds
- Machine washable
Choose the ZeroGrand if…
Still supremely comfortable and light, but quality has slipped and the design reads more like a leather sneaker than a dress shoe.
- Shockingly light (~9 oz, same weight as Allbirds sneakers)
- Well-cushioned with responsive feel
Why we rate them this way
Our honest Rothy’s Men’s Shoes — 7.5/10
We're glad we bought them again—better-built than Allbirds, machine washable, but expect heel blisters from the loafers.
What we liked: Better-built construction than Allbirds, Machine washable, Comfortable with extra heel padding, Made from sustainable recycled water bottles, Sturdy and durable through extended wear.
Worth knowing: Nearly twice the price of comparable shoes like Allbirds, Significantly heavier than competitors (430g vs 226g), Driving Loafer model causes heel blisters, No half-size options limits fit customization.
ZeroGrand — 7/10
Still supremely comfortable and light, but quality has slipped and the design reads more like a leather sneaker than a dress shoe.
What we liked: Shockingly light (~9 oz, same weight as Allbirds sneakers), Well-cushioned with responsive feel, Comfortable enough for all-day walking in NYC without complaints, Versatile—pass at the office yet casual enough for weekends, Frequently on sale for $90–$180 (vs. $190–$308 list price).
Worth knowing: Quality has declined over the years, Styling reads more 'leather sneaker' than 'dress shoe', High list price; never worth paying full MSRP, Some color options are questionable for professional wear.
Common questions
Is the Our honest Rothy’s Men’s Shoes or the ZeroGrand better?
We rated the Our honest Rothy’s Men’s Shoes 7.5/10 and the ZeroGrand 7/10, so we lean Our honest Rothy’s Men’s Shoes — 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 Our honest Rothy’s Men’s Shoes and the ZeroGrand?
Short version — Our honest Rothy’s Men’s Shoes: We're glad we bought them again—better-built than Allbirds, machine washable, but expect heel blisters from the loafers. ZeroGrand: Still supremely comfortable and light, but quality has slipped and the design reads more like a leather sneaker than a dress shoe.