I Wore These Shoes For 2 Weeks Straight On Long Walks, Date Nights, & Errands — My Honest Review

Every season I find myself itching to refresh my shoe collection, but there’s one brand I always come back to. I’ve been wearing Allbirds shoes for seven (!!) years, and the new Allbirds Lounger Lift is quickly becoming this season's MVP.

I typically go for a lace-up design, but these slip-ons provide the perfect balance of comfort and style—and I’ve found myself reaching for them constantly throughout my past two weeks of testing. 

They’re cozy-yet-lightweight

The Lounger Lifts have a soft organic cotton upper and a wool-lined insole for the ultimate cozy feel. I love that the padded heel collar feels snug against my foot, but the wide shape still gives my feet enough room to breathe (which, by the way, is super important for your foot health!).

I’d expect a wool-lined platform shoe to feel heavy, but these are surprisingly lightweight. While I wouldn’t suggest wearing them on a hot summer day, they’re great for fall temperatures (and even better for winter).

They’re comfortable (even on heavy walking days)

You won’t want to run marathons in these shoes, but they keep my feet very comfortable on lengthy (10,000+ step) walks. The platform midsole is made with the brand’s proprietary SweetFoam®, which delivers an ultra-cushioned feel.

Plus, I love that I don’t feel like I’m lugging around a heavy platform (thanks to the aforementioned lightweight design).

They look great with so many outfits

Perhaps it’s the fact that loafers and platforms are both trending, but something about the lifted slip-on design called me to this shoe like a siren. I instantly knew they’d be a magnet for compliments—and they’ve proven me right with every wear.

I’ve worn them with activewear, jeans, trousers, and even a silk midi skirt look (inspired by the brand’s model). Over the past two weeks, multiple friends have already followed suit and placed their own orders after seeing me in the Lounger Lift shoes. 

They’re sustainable

While traditional footwear is a far cry from eco-friendly, Allbirds was one of the first brands to truly prioritize sustainability. 

These shoes follow suit with the brand’s ethos, using 100% organic cotton for the upper and recycled, carbon-negative materials for the foam. 

I love that I never have to feel guilty when I purchase another pair of Allbirds (read: yearly), because I’m posing minimal harm to the environment compared to with other footwear. Plus, the brand takes old shoes off your hands to recycle them properly.

They’re easy to slip on and off

Have you ever noticed that sometimes even slip-on shoes are not easy to put on or take off? I hate when the heel crunches in or I have to fully sit down just to properly get a shoe on my foot.

Okay, now this might be a little nitpicky, but can someone please tell me why not every shoe is available in half sizes? As a 7.5 girlie, I get super frustrated when I have to make the decision to go up to an 8 or down to a 7.