Allbirds Tree Runner review

The Allbirds Tree Runner is a light, casual sneaker that Allbirds lists as best for traveling, walking, commuting and everyday wear. It weighs 8.6 oz in a men's 9 and 7.3 oz in a women's 7. The upper is a breathable knit of TENCEL Lyocell (tree fiber) and recycled polyester, the lining is a Merino wool blend that Allbirds says can be worn without socks, and the midsole is SweetFoam, a sugarcane-based EVA. You can machine wash it after removing the insoles. It is not a deep-cushioned walking shoe: the stack is 19.6mm at the heel and 10mm at the toe, with a 9.0mm drop, so it suits shorter daily walks and travel days more than long distances. At $100 it matches the Skechers pick on price. Allbirds warns that the Tree Runner runs small, and some colorways were marked final few or final sale when we checked.

Who it is for

casual walkers and travelers on a budget

Price

$100 for the men's Tree Runner.

Men's Tree Runner $100
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• 8.6 oz for a men's 9 and 7.3 oz for a women's 7
• Breathable TENCEL Lyocell and recycled polyester knit upper
• SweetFoam sugarcane-based EVA midsole
• Merino wool-blend lining, wearable without socks
• Machine washable; 9.0mm heel-to-toe drop

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Among the lightest shoes here at 8.6 oz
• Strength: Machine washable
• Strength: Allbirds lists walking, travel and commuting as best uses
• Weakness: Allbirds says it runs small and recommends sizing up
• Weakness: Thin stack: 19.6mm heel and 10mm toe
• Weakness: Some colors were marked final few or final sale

Key facts

• Price: $100
• Weight: 8.6 oz (M9), 7.3 oz (W7)
• Stack height: 19.6mm heel, 10mm toe
• Drop: 9.0mm
• Free shipping: Orders over $100

Where it ranks

Allbirds Tree Runner is No. 7 in our Best Walking Shoes verdict.