Get ready to say “peace out” to your fast fashion sneakers and hello to Allbirds Wool Runner-Up Mizzles.
For many, sneakers are the shoe they toss on as they head out the door. But, have you ever looked down and questioned how sustainable your shoes are? With the Wool Runner-Up Mizzles you don’t have to worry.
Besides running shoes, Allbirds are the only sneakers I own! Their dedication to sustainability won me over. Plus, I kept seeing others wear these around Seattle, Washington, and wanted to know more.
If you care about shopping sustainably then congratulations – you are a match for Allbirds.
5 Ways Sustainability is at the Heart of Allbirds
There’s nearly nothing more frustrating then when brands claim to be “green” or “environmentally friendly” without backing those claims up with evidence. This is called greenwashing. It occurs without insights into business models, materials, carbon emissions from production, and so on.
Thankfully, Allbirds is the real deal. On their website, you will see multiple pages explaining their natural materials and carbon (neutral) footprint.
Here are the highlights:
- Shoes made of renewable materials: merino wool, eucalyptus pulp (aka trees!)
- Laces made from recycled plastic bottles
- Carbon neutral production (includes offset)
- Certified B-Corporation, which means they “meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose” (from the website on B-Corporations)
- Minimal packaging: Ships in one box (the shoe box) that is made of 90% recycled cardboard
WHY THE ALLBIRDS WOMEN’S WOOL RUNNER-UP MIZZLES ARE MY GO TO SNEAKERS
Besides their sustainable design and packaging, which cannot be emphasized enough, there are a few other reasons why this specific style fits my Pacific Northwest lifestyle.
- First, the cozy wool is thick & warm for sneakers (almost like wearing slippers)
- Second, the layer of water repellent makes these shoes tough enough to protect against puddles or light rain
- Finally, they are easy to clean by throwing into the washing machine
For half sizes, I recommend sizing up. To check out the full details of the shoes click here. Pictured color is Cardamom.
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Wishing you happy holidays,