Allbirds Trail Runner SWT First Run Review: The new eco-friendly trail shoe tested
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- čas přidán 13. 10. 2021
- The Allbirds Trail Runner SWT is the brand's first trail shoe. It follows in the footsteps of the Dasher and Dasher Mizzle carrying Allbird's eco DNA, with a heavy focus on cutting the overall carbon footprint too and replacing key materials with more sustainable and natural alternatives. It's made from materials - including a sugar-cane-based EVA midsole foam, a eucalyptus-tree fibre upper and merino wool lining - and each pair of shoes has it's carbon footprint stamped inside the shoe. But beyond those eco-credentials, how does it perform on the trails? In this video, Kieran and Nick put it to the test. Hit play for our Allbirds Trail Runner first run review.
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00:16: Allbirds Trail Runner price, drop weight and what you need to know
05:06: Allbirds Trail Runner Fit
06:05: The Run Test
10:07: Verdict
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Excellent and thorough review gents. Nice to have reviewers where the review is about the product and not a showcase for the personalities.
Probably the best, most thorough shoe review I've ever seen. Thanks so much! I love the Wool Runner-up Mizzles and have been debating getting these for use as a casual and walking shoe; thanks for the help in the decision!
We’re really happy it was helpful. Thanks for the messages
Would these AB be good for a travel walker
Just bought a pair of the mizzle version. I'm no runner and really don't "hike" a lot - I live in Texas. But travel quite a bit to more nature-oriented destinations that may involve short-medium hikes to a viewpoint, or to a waterfall, etc. No running. Thinking this will be a great crossover shoe as an all-terrain walker that can stay stylish for walking around town as well. Thoughts?
hows the waterproofing & anti oder on this?
Just got mine today they look sweet, gonna use them for hiking light and some running in them too I was using some Columbia hiking boots they’re heavy so let’s see how these play out
Hi John, a casual hiking/running crossover is where we'd place these too. Might be good for days where you might go a few miles walking then a few running etc.
What Swt stands for on Allbirds.
Is this good for workout? Bcz I heard running shoes that have more bounce is not good for workout
You think they’d be good in the winter? Wet and slippery conditions outside? I love Allbirds but don’t like that none of them have good traction when outside in the winter.
Hi Devin, we're kind of just waiting for winter to arrive here in London. Climate change means we're having some very mild weather still. But the minute it sheets it down, we'll be out to test this.
@@TheRunTesters Did winter come?
It's a nice idea. My current thinking is that a pair of minimal or barefoot style shoes that last several years would be more environmentally friendly than cushioned shoes that tend to wear more quickly. I'm no expert though, just trying things out. 👍🏻🏃♂️
Can't speak for the uppers on these but from past Allbirds that use the same midsole foam, these look - and feel - built to last.
I agree most people get rid of shoes pretty quickly. One thing that would be good to do would be to make a shoe that's built to last like you're saying, but most people don't want to keep wearing shoes. If you were to wear them for years after they get muddy and dirty they're going to look horrible. Maybe a shoe that's constructed all in one piece that you can throw in the washing machine? I know a lot of shoes advertised that you can do that but you know..
I think runner is what they say kinda like we say sneaker. It’s not necessarily for running, like sneakers ain’t necessarily for sneaking around.
Good for golf?
No idea. Not really golfers to be honest.
Most likely. Looks like they have good traction and somewhat water resistant.
The shoes look like the life style shoes. Would not care for eco friendly if the shoes don’t perform.
That is a crucial aspect in all this. To be effective in the goal of shifting people off petrochemical-based shoes, they have to perform. These are not there yet.
As an actual mountain runner in Colorado, I would die in this shoe. I've gone scree skating in lower lug Asics and Nikes (trail), this thing is asking to knock your teeth out on a real downslope. Also, park trails are not (at all) the kind of...trails (ie, alpine ridges) we get up to out here, often in microspikes.
I wouldn't be embarrassed for this company if they marketed as a vacation walker. They're trying to dip their brand into trail running lingo without having any clue what kind of demands the sport requires.
370 grams!!! heavier than steel toe safety shoes! and the colorway is just all wrong.... huge fail by Allbirds....
They're certainly not light. Do come in black as well as the white.