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When you’re already acquainted with Allbirds, you already know the model acquired its begin making sneakers with regenerative supplies like Merino wool. However do you know additionally they make sandals for {the summertime}?
Allbirds has an ultra-squishy pair of slides that look extraordinarily much like the viral “pillow slides” that TikTok went nuts for some time again. The truth is, after shopping for myself a pair and writing a preferred evaluate on the Amazon pillow slides, I knew I needed to see how the Allbirds pair stacked up with an official Allbirds Sugar Sliders evaluate.
The principle distinction between the pairs is that the Allbirds have an adjustable strap.
I do not love the look of the strap personally, nevertheless it does make the shoe extra versatile.
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Not gonna lie, I feel the strap makes them form of ugly. I want the look of the pillow slides to the Allbirds Sugar Sliders. It is good that these are adjustable, however they’re undoubtedly much less smooth.
The opposite apparent distinction is that Allbirds’ pair is far more sustainable than the froth ones I purchased on Amazon.
The slides are simply so comfortable.
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True to its B corp model ethos, Allbirds makes use of its signature SweetFoam materials, which is sustainably comprised of sugar cane. The straps are made with recycled polyester and renewable supplies as seen in lots of our different Allbirds critiques.
The Allbirds are unisex, are available in entire sizes, and have 4 colours to select from vs. the pillow slides from Amazon which are available in a bunch extra colours.
I want neutrals, however you may get each of those pairs in varied colours, from pastels to richer hues.
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I acquired the “Blizzard” shade, however they’re additionally out there in a black, blue and vibrant orange. The Amazon ones are available in about 9 colours. Each pairs match true-to-size, and I would measurement up in case you’re normally a half measurement.
Total, the Allbirds pair are actually my favourite sneakers to put on after the gymnasium, on fast errands, and round the home. The Allbirds pair is $24 vs the ‘Pillow Slides’ which begin round $12, however the Allbirds pair is far more snug — and price the additional value.
Amazon “pillow slides” on the left, Allbirds slides on the fitting.
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The consolation is truthfully unbeatable, and I can forgive the bizarre strap for the way cloud-like they’re to stroll on — particularly after a protracted exercise or a day spent on my toes. They actually really feel like strolling on gummy bears in one of the best ways potential, and the insole is extraordinarily bouncy, versatile, and comfortable.
Clearly, the worth distinction is fairly important, however in case you’re seeking to put money into essentially the most snug pair, the Allbirds slides win hands-down.
Sally Kaplan
Govt Editor, Insider Opinions
Sally Kaplan is the Govt Editor for Insider Opinions, the product evaluate wing of Insider’s service journalism staff. She oversees the house, kitchen, fashion, magnificence, pets, and presents verticals, and manages strategic planning for the staff at giant. Sally began at Insider in 2018 as an editor and has since held the position of senior editor and deputy editor on Insider Opinions. She has interviewed startup CEOs and model founders, reported on the rebirth of a vogue firm that narrowly escaped chapter, written guides to wardrobe staples like one of the best loafers, developed testing methodology for a whole bunch of tales, and edited numerous critiques, shopping for guides, deal articles, and reward guides. She has over 10 years’ expertise masking product critiques and main deal holidays like Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Amazon Prime Day. Previous to becoming a member of Insider Inc., she was the life-style editor at Hearst’s BestProducts.com, the place she wrote product critiques and reward guides, and developed the positioning’s protection of huge deal days. Beforehand, she helped to form BuzzFeed’s early buying and critiques protection, which included introducing its well-liked “What’s trending on Amazon?” collection. Say hello to Sally at [email protected], give her a shout on Instagram @saltykaplan, or comply with her on Twitter. Study extra about how our staff of specialists exams and critiques merchandise at Insider right here.
