Allbirds’ Dasher Shoes Are Worth Your Money—Here’s Why

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Allbirds’ Dasher Shoes Are Worth Your Money—Here’s Why

Two years ago, my wife Erin surprised me with a pair of Allbirds. They were, bar-none, the most comfortable pair of shoes I'd ever owned. The company's pro-environment mission and messaging resonated with me. I also was attracted to Allbirds' novelty—this was before they blew up and you began to see rip-offs all over Amazon and Instagram.

Since receiving that first pair, I've changed a lot. I got laid off twice. I moved to New Jersey. I became a hard seltzer drinker. I began using a bidet. I did Whole30 twice, paying way more attention to my diet and nutrition than I'd ever had before in my life. And I started working out regularly, making up for the years of lost time when I'd go to the gym every once in a while in exchange for a more intense, daily regimen (it probably had something to do with being employed by Men's Health).

But one thing has remained the same: I still wear the crap out of my grey Allbirds Wool Runners. And although they've taken a bit of a beating, they're still one of my go-to casual pairs of shoes that have lasted two years. As someone who listens to a lot of Dad Rock but has no children, wearing Allbirds sock-free just feels right.

So when I heard that Allbirds was making a new running shoe, I was intrigued to say the least. After a week of trying out the new Tree Dasher style, I can confidently say it adapts the original Runners for more intense athletic pursuits without sacrificing the things I loved about Allbirds in the first place. And yes, the Allbirds Dasher is worth your money.

- Spencer Dukoff (Men's Health Deputy Editor)