If you're already familiar with Allbirds, you know the brand got its start making sneakers with regenerative materials like Merino wool. But did you know they also make sandals for the summertime?
Allbirds has an ultra-squishy pair of slides that look extremely similar to the viral "pillow slides" that TikTok went nuts for a while back. In fact, after buying myself a pair and writing a popular review on the Amazon pillow slides, I knew I had to see how the Allbirds pair stacked up with an official Allbirds Sugar Sliders review.
The main difference between the pairs is that the Allbirds have an adjustable strap.
Not gonna lie, I think the strap makes them kind of ugly. I prefer the look of the pillow slides to the Allbirds Sugar Sliders. It's nice that these are adjustable, but they're definitely less sleek.
The other obvious difference is that Allbirds' pair is way more sustainable than the foam ones I bought on Amazon.
True to its B corp brand ethos, Allbirds uses its signature SweetFoam material, which is sustainably made from sugar cane. The straps are made with recycled polyester and renewable materials as seen in many of our other Allbirds reviews.
The Allbirds are unisex, come in whole sizes, and have four colors to choose from vs. the pillow slides from Amazon which come in a bunch more colors.
I got the "Blizzard" color, but they're also available in a black, blue and bright orange. The Amazon ones come in about nine colors. Both pairs fit true-to-size, and I'd size up if you're usually a half size.
Overall, the Allbirds pair are now my favorite shoes to wear after the gym, on quick errands, and around the house. The Allbirds pair is $24 vs the 'Pillow Slides' which start around $12, but the Allbirds pair is way more comfortable — and worth the extra cost.
The comfort is honestly unbeatable, and I can forgive the weird strap for how cloud-like they are to walk on — especially after a long workout or a day spent on my feet. They really feel like walking on gummy bears in the best way possible, and the insole is extremely bouncy, flexible, and cushy.
Obviously, the price difference is pretty significant, but if you're looking to invest in the most comfortable pair, the Allbirds slides win hands-down.
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