The lofty challenge of reducing your impact on the planet feels more manageable when you start with the things you use in your everyday life. Even the packaging is made from post-consumer recycled materials and is biodegradable. The adhesives used are non-toxic and vegan. The insoles contain recycled foam, while the rubber soles are carbon-free. All of its knit shoes are made from 100% post-consumer plastic water bottles, which are hot washed, sterilized, then fused into a fiber that is knit into yarn. Shoe brand Rothy's was born out of the desire to repurpose wasteful, single-use plastics into something beautiful and practical. It's the ideal shoe for the conscious consumer. On top of being versatile, lightweight, and machine-washable, the Rothy's Flat is sustainably made and comes in a pointed-toe silhouette.
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Read our full Allbirds Tree Breezer review here If you don't have a chance to try them first before you board your flight, don't worry - most of the Insider Reviews team didn't need to break them in. Instead of packing multiple pairs of shoes, you can just bring your all-in-one Tree Breezer flats. Since the style is more sleek and formal than Allbirds' other shoes, they won't look out of place in a dressier environment. Plus, they're machine-washable, so they're easy to take care of even if you get them all grubby on your trip.
The knit collar wraps onto your foot securely, and the rest of the shoe's knit body is breathable and feels silky smooth against your skin. The Breezers have bouncy outsoles made from sugarcane and soft, odor-minimizing merino wool-lined insoles. Quell any fears you have of hobbling through a walking tour or calling it an early night because your feet have become one giant blister. These are the flats you'll want to pack in your suitcase because a) they're very light and you can fold them up to maximize packing space, and b) you can walk around in them all day long. But when you don't want to wear sneakers but still need the same comfort and support, you're better off with its flats, the Tree Breezer. You don't have to resort to wearing sneakers when you travel thanks to the soft, pliable, and supportive Allbirds Tree Breezer.Īllbirds is probably better known for its Silicon Valley uniform-mandated sneakers like the Wool Runners and Tree Runners. Read our full Everlane Day Glove review here Several of us have been wearing the same pair for years, with plenty of life in them left. They cost $115, and while not inexpensive, it's a steal for shoes that will last you for as long as these do. The Day Glove flats come in tons of colors, including classics like black and white as well as some fun shades like cobalt blue or lime green. The shoes also feature pull tabs, ventilation holes, and comfy insoles to eliminate some of the most common comfort-related issues flats pose. The leather molds to the foot, so not only will the flats last, they'll get more comfortable over time. " Everlane's Day Glove flats are much more comfortable than any other flats I've tried," writes deputy editor Malarie Gokey, "They actually fit my foot and move with me - not against me." We wrote up a full review after test-driving these flats, and they remain an all-time favorite. Enter: The Day Glove flats by Everlane.Įverlane's leather Day Glove flat is an almost (but not quite) ballet slipper guaranteed to go with just about all your clothing, and it's a staple of nearly every style writer and editor on our team.
The hardest part of shopping for flats is finding a pair that combines comfort, style, and versatility.