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Allbirds Tree Runners — Silicon Valley's favorite shoe now made from trees
Turns out, comfort grows on trees. With the help of our planet’s incredible natural materials, Allbirds is delivering the same comfort you’ve come to love in a soft, silky-smooth new material: Tree.
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@jacqvon @orliesaurus @jeddyhsu I haven't tried anything other than regular running shoes, but compared to them, the wool Allbirds are like a pillow.
I currently own two pairs of the wool runners (one in classic gray and one in Midnight Blue through Outdoor Voices). I love the general idea, but recycled wood would've been even better. As for the shoe design, I am not a fan of the mesh look on the wood runners.
Hi! Is being made from trees a good thing? Paper is made from trees, and it’s kind of frowned upon.
@rueter I think with shoes it's the carbon footprint you leave behind, because most shoe manufacturers use a lot of chemicals to make shoes.
@svenvd_zee fair enough, it’s not a criticism, just a question. I think the use of the word “tree” gives off a sort of, “we chopped down this tree to make you some sustainable shoes,” and it comes off as a bit ironic.
@svenvd_zee @rueter cutting down trees for paper is actually not that bad. The companies set up fields and replant trees when they are done so that when they finish with the last field the 1st field is ready to be cut again.
Love Allbirds!
I just wish they had made the Tree Runners in the natural black color that the loungers are offered in. :p
I am all for any sustainable fashion development. The amount of environmental destruction attributable to shoes and apparel is appalling. Thank you All Birds.
@pinksad How long did yours last? I wore my first pair all day for 13 months (with socks).
@askdaylen About 3 or 4 months, hand washed my grey runners and they split, my black runners are so loose they look like ill-fitting socks, and i don't wear my loungers enough for them to stretch out so they're in the best shape out of any of them - pic here: https://twitter.com/pinksad/stat... ft @nydrewreynolds
@pinksad I have never washed them, as I wear my Allbirds with socks; but very good to note that for the future. Did the company send you a new pair?
@askdaylen hmmm interesting - just personal preference I guess ...I'm looking forward to trying Atoms shoes.
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