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Allbirds Wool Loungers β Silicon Valley's favorite shoe now comes as a slip-on
Allbirds Wool Loungers are 100% wool, breathable loungers for your day-to-day.
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Allbirds have raised ~$10million in funding from some top investors, and seem to be the show of Silicon Valley, as I notice many entrepreneurs and VCs wearing them. they're well liked for their minimalist design and the unique aspect that they're made from merino wool.
They've now launched a new slip-on lounger version to complement their sneakers
Hey guys, just hopping in here to clarify a few things re: AllBirds.
(Disclaimer: we invested in the seed round.)
AllBirds has been a bit of a runaway hit in terms of sales with their laceups, and it's definitely been quite popular across founders and VCs, but it's also because of how ridiculously comfortable they are. The $95 price point is pretty common when you compare it to shoes in a similar area (Nike Free, Adidas NMD, etc.) and merino wool is breathable and moisture wicking so you can really wear them without socks. (Plus you can throw them in the wash!)
The loungers are great because they're a cleaner, tailored style and are super easy to wear with everything. I understand the $95 price point may seem steep but it's definitely worth the trial. I'm personally excited to see it do well with women, as many women have been wanting to get a version of AllBirds that are more work appropriate!
@pe_feeds yep; adidas and nike make much more expensive shoes and merino wool is a premium fabric.
@_jacksmith Exactly. Because they source their merino wool they're able to keep the cost down. If any of y'all get a pair, LMK what you think!
No one in Silicon Valley has feet larger than size 13? Sad! Silicon Beach has shoes of ALL sizes! We have the biggest feet on the westside!
@thejoshuaday from their website "Our merino wool is ZQ-certified, which means it meets stringent standards of sustainable farming and animal welfare. In other words, no sheep were harmed in the making of these shoes." https://www.allbirds.com/pages/o...
@thejoshuaday why would animal rights people be upset about wool being used? you don't have to kill a sheep to sheer it
@jevinsew @thejoshuaday ? sheep aren't kept captive. they are just grazing on some mountains, it would actually be mean NOT to shear them
https://www.allbirds.com/pages/o...
These look neat! I remember they were available for $75 (the original ones) on Cart Cam. Missed the chance! Have a wedding with casual theme to attend in a month and I think the blue slip ons will look fantastic
Dumb question...but do allbirds make your feet sweat?? Like, are they summer-appropriate?
@mattydom merino wool is designed to absorb moisture and sweat, so yes, they're summer appropriate. :-)
@thomas_tomhawk_burningham is inline with other products made using merino wool - it's a premium fabric
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