Fit Review - Allbirds Dreamscape Collection! Tree Flyers and Tree Dasher 2 Plus Video & Store Visit!

I'm super excited about today's review! When Allbirds debuted their Dreamscape Collection, I had to place an order. 

For reference my Allbirds size is 5.5 and I ordered the same size for both pairs in this review.

 

Tree Dasher 2 - Dreamy Green Size 5.5

*I've partnered up with Allbirds! Click on my link for a free pair of Trino socks with your purchase of shoes or apparel. Offer will automatically be applied at checkout if socks are added to your cart.*

These are my first pair of Tree Dasher 2. I'm super happy that I waited for a color that I love. Allbirds made an improvement to the fit and added deeper grooves in the tread. The fit feels very similar to me, and I'm not sure I can tell the difference between the Dasher 2 and the originals to be honest. Allbirds also added more responsive foam to the midsole. Overall, it's still very similar to the original Tree Dasher running shoe. 

Onto the Tree Flyers! This is a new running shoe from Allbirds and now that I've started running again (albeit very casually), I was pretty excited to try these out. I purchased my usual 5.5, but found that these run a little longer than the Tree Dashers. I also tried a half size down just to see, but they were too snug. I ordered a heel liner from Amazon to hopefully add some padding around the ankle to help with the fit. So far, I've still managed to run in them so it's not a deal breaker that they're a bit too long. I just have a little wiggle room in the heel.

These come with a new, thinner cardboard insert. The treads are very substantial. I've already worn them out, so there's some noticeable dirt.

The laces are flat, and the new eyelets are also flat instead of the round fruit loops that the Tree Dashers have. There is also a pull tab in the back. I love the geometric design on the midsole. It makes it easy to kick your shoes off.

Tree Dasher insert on the left, new thinner insert on the right.

The Tree Flyers are less structured and softer than the Tree Dashers. Without the cardboard insert, the top of the toe box caves in. The new cardboard insert is much thinner and I think it definitely needs the original cardboard inserts that the Tree Dashers come with. I will be making that switch. In the below picture, you can see the difference with and without the insert. For this reason, I always place the inserts back in the shoe when I'm not wearing them.

Tree Dasher insert on the left, no insert on the right.

Both without inserts. Tree Dashers keeps the shape, the Tree Flyers cave in.

In the photo above you can see the Tree Dasher has a sleeker toe box. They are slightly more narrow than the Tree Dasher 2. The bottom photo is the midsole comparison. The Tree Flyer has a thicker midsole and is definitely very bouncy when I went for a run. I personally love a thick midsole. They are super comfortable. If you prefer a neutral or barefoot feel, these are not it. They are in fact, the complete opposite! 

Tree Flyer on the left, Tree Dasher on the right.

Weigh in! There isn't a huge difference between the two when I put them on the scale. At least I don't think it's a huge difference. 7.6 oz versus 8.0 oz. For those that run, is this a significant difference? The Adizero X Allbirds clocked in at 4.6 oz which is the lightest running shoe I have.

I am super pleased with the Tree Flyers and would highly recommend them. Price-wise they are a bit expensive to drop on a running shoe. $160 for a pair versus $130 for the Tree Dasher 2. I am an Allbirds junkie (I admit it, I have a pretty big collection) and they are all I wear these days. They're great for casual running and long walks. I typically run two miles at a time and so far I'm very pleased with how comfy they are.

*I've partnered up with Allbirds! Click on my link for a free pair of Trino socks with your purchase of shoes or apparel. Offer will automatically be applied at checkout if socks are added to your cart.*

Here are some behind-the-scenes photos with my cats! I was trying to shoot a video for this post and it's definitely distracting! Check out the vide if you like cats because they definitely steal the show. 😹 

The Allbirds store in Avalon opened up last month and I finally got to visit. I went in to return the size 5 Tree Flyers. I did not try anything new on, since I have everything I want. 😂 Although I do want to get one of their R&R Hoodies in Natural White and Hazy Pine, but I'll wait until it gets a little cooler. I wonder why they don't have any zip up hoodies? If they did, I would really be in trouble!

Love the door handles! 

And yes, I took a chocolate chip cookie!

Everyone was super nice at the store and when I told them I was returning the Tree Flyers I felt bad! I explained I ordered two sizes and was returning the size that didn't fit. 

Tree Flyers

Dasher Wall

Trail Runners (Review coming!)

That's it for me! This was a long post. If you made it this far, I hope you have an amazing Monday!