How is it Monday again? I blink and the weekend is over. A few of you have asked me for a review on Allbirds Trail Runners SWT and who am I to say no? Hazy Pink was my first pick but my size was sold out at the time. When I saw the limited edition Forager Green pop up, I purchased immediately. It's not for everyone because the colors are loud but I love the purple/orange combo and the green really pops.
For reference my Allbirds size is 5.5 and I ordered the same size in the Trail Runners SWT.
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Allbirds released the Trail Runners SWT - (Sugar, Wool, Tree) last year and it wasn't really on my list to try since my husband and I are city folk and rarely do we ever go hiking. Since so many of you asked for a review, I obliged.
These shoes are made of eucalyptus tree fiber, merino wool, and the midsole is made from sugar cane. These are literally made from nature! I think that's pretty amazing.
The fit is very similar to Allbirds Tree Dashers 1 and 2. The toe box is wide and roomy. The sock-like collar fits snugly around the ankle to keep debris out and gives it a bit of support which I found to be very comfortable.
The treads are really substantial. They look like macaroni noodles which makes me laugh. The midsole is thick which unfortunately makes these the heaviest Allbirds shoe I own. I don't think I would be able to run in these to be honest, but then again I'm not a serious runner. It was fine when I tested these on a walking trail and through a city walk. In both scenarios it was only for 2-3 hours. I think these are best for casual everyday walking and short hikes / trail running.
I didn't notice my feet getting hot when I was wearing them, but my feet tend to run cold. However, if you're the opposite of me, these will probably make your feet sweat. For $140, the quality is excellent. They're super well made, and very comfortable to wear. Just be mindful that these are heavy.
Here are some photos from our nature walk. 😆
He does not have hiking shoes, he went in his Allbirds Tree Dashers 1 and it was fine. We didn't do anything crazy!
Spotted a deer!!
Would I buy another pair? Answer is - maybe. Not gonna lie, now that Hazy Pink has restocked in my size, I'm kinda tempted! The lilac-camo combo is very much my speed. That's all I have for today, let me know what you think of these shoes and hope everyone has a fantastic start to the last week of June!!
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hi Leslie! Thanks for the review! Your colour choice is bold! I think they look very cool even though contrasting colours is generally not my cup of tea. Hazy pink looks very nice too! I like the deeper treads and the shape of these shoes. I'm not a big hiker, but will keep these in mind if I need a pair of hiking shoes! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen! My Allbirds collection is getting out of control! But yes, they make great hiking shoes. This is my second hiking shoe ever. I bought a pair of Merrell's a couple of years ago.
DeleteI was intrigued by the trail runners! Great review!
ReplyDeleteThanks Janessa! Glad you enjoyed it.
DeleteThanks so much for the review, Leslie! I’m tempted to get a pair even though I don’t hike at all lol. My Allbirds collection is getting bigger and I hope to get a pair of Tree Dasher Relay. None of the three colors offered interest me though and I hope to see a nice grey coming out. Too bad Sesame never made its way to Canada last time. :(
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Hi Andrea! Tree Dasher Relays are definitely in my top 3 favorites from Allbirds. The colors really are lacking, but happy with the two I have so far. I am tempted to get the black because it goes with everything, but hopefully they will release more colors eventually!
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