TL;DR — We’ve worn Rothy’s for 4+ years across their Points, Sneakers, and Mary Janes, and we keep buying them. At $145–$165, the recycled-bottle construction and machine-washability genuinely deliver — just size up half a step. The only sting: when a design flaw hit, they offered $30 off a replacement instead of fixing it. Rothy’s …
TL;DR — We returned our first pair of Rothy’s RS01 Sneakers ($175), then bought them again — and we’re glad we did. They’re nearly twice the price and weight (430g) of the Allbirds Tree Piper ($95, 226g), but better built and machine washable. One catch: the Driving Loafer ($185) caused heel blisters on both of …
TL;DR — The GREATS Knit Royale ($115) is a sharp, machine-washable knit sneaker that beats SUAVS on looks and undercuts Rothy's RS01 ($169) on price. We like the Rothy's RS01 slightly more on overall comfort, but GREATS wins on value — 100% vegan, recycled-bottle construction, and none of that fabric-bulge issue that plagues SUAVS. You …