Have you heard of Allbirds?
Mary Meeker, Partner at Kleiner Perkins, mentioned them in her highly-coveted Internet Trends report–a fascinating 300+ slide deck that I read every year.
After I saw it mentioned in the VC report, I started reading more about Allbirds, a footwear brand that launched March 1, 2016. I wondered what all the fuss was about and figured I’d order a pair online when I saw that their only retail location is located one block away from my work. SCORE!
When I went, the store was MOBBED. There’s limited selection, which makes it easy. You can either buy running shoes or slip-on loungers in a handful of colors.
Here’s the background.
- Made from superfine merino wool from New Zealand sheep.
- Turned into fabric in an Italian textile mill.
- Assembled in South Korea.
- Shipped in its own shoe box, which minimizes packaging.
- Washable.
- 30-day, no-questions-asked return policy
Since my purchase one week ago, I haven’t worn any other shoe. I don’t want to take them off; they’re so comfortable.
The only wrinkle is that I tried on two different colors and the black lounger felt tighter and less comfortable than the grey lounger. I have no idea why. But my suggestion is to order at least two colors to make sure it’s exactly the right fit. The one pictured above is the one I bought.
Of if you’re local, go check out the retail store.
99 Hotaling Place, San Francisco–half a block from the Transamerica Pyramid.
Do you own these shoes?
Have I convinced you to try a pair?
We literally talked about similar today with comfortable shoes. Great minds and now I am also going to have to check out these that you shared here as I am always looking for more comfortable shoe options here – always!! 🙂
I don’t have them 🙁
And I wish I was still local to get some myself. They look AWESOME.
I checked out their site and I liked the grey wool for men.
Thanks.
I’m always on the hunt for a good, comfy shoe… thanks so much for sharing details about these… I like in my birks in the summer, but am always looking for a comfy closed sneaker kind of a thing for cooler nights 🙂
Hope all is well with you, momma! Sending much love!!
Sheesh. I need this in my life! Hope I can find something like it here that is as comfortable.
I am all about comfy shoes. These are right up my alley. I love the low profile too. Not chunky or heavy looking.
These are adorable! I like the tie version in gray. I’ll have to remember these when the weather gets cooler.