Best Shoes for Walking
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Allbirds

Tree Runners

≈ $98 Women & Men Specs pending verification

Light, breezy and machine-washable — a lovely travel companion for light days, but minimal support for serious mileage.

minimal cushioning 4 mm drop neutral

Best for

  • ✓Casual travel
  • ✓Light city days
  • ✓A minimal, washable shoe

Not ideal for

  • ✗All-day standing
  • ✗Long or fast walking
  • ✗Arch support seekers

Specification sheet

List price Approximate US retail
≈ $98
Weight Manufacturer-reported, size-dependent
8.0 oz (227 g)
Heel-to-toe drop Height difference, heel vs forefoot
4 mm
Stack height (heel) Midsole thickness under the heel
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Cushioning
Minimal
Stability
Neutral
Widths available
Standard
Waterproof
No
Slip-resistant
—
APMA seal American Podiatric Medical Association acceptance
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Rocker sole Curved sole that rolls you forward
No
Breathability
High
Flexibility
High
Upper
Eucalyptus knit
Midsole foam
SweetFoam (sugarcane EVA)
Outsole
EVA + rubber pads

Upper

Eucalyptus knit

Breathability: high

Midsole

SweetFoam (sugarcane EVA)

— stack · 4 mm drop

Outsole

EVA + rubber pads

Flexibility: high

Where these specs come from

Status

Specs pending verification

Source

Manufacturer & retailer listings (pending verification)

Last checked

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