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Allbirds Runner NZ

For men 35+: fit, comfort, weather and wear.

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Allbirds Runner NZ
Reviews

2 of 3 reviews recommend it.

1 does not recommend it.

Overall review score5.6/103 authors

Will it fit your foot?

  • Length: Runs large
  • Width: Narrow
  • Ankle: Reported rubbing

Where can you wear it?

  • Rain: feet stay dry
  • Wet ground: grip holds
  • Feels light on foot
  • Worn for walking

$110Mid-rangeprice at the maker's store

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  • SoleRegular profile
  • Coloursgrey

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Do Allbirds Runner NZ run big?

Length

Runner NZ

  • Runs large.
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Reported sensations

  1. Ankle

    Runner NZ

    • Reported rubbing.

  2. Width

    Runner NZ

    • Narrow fit.

How heavy do they feel?

Weight on foot

Runner NZ

  • Feels light.

Weather, water & grip

Grip underfoot

Runner NZ

  • Holds on wet ground.

Does rain get in?

Runner NZ

  • Feet stayed dry.

How do they hold up over time?

How long have people worn them?

Runner NZ

  • Owners describe under 3 months of wear.

These are times already worn, not estimates of how long a new pair will last.

Materials & everyday details

Sole shape

Regular profile

Materials & details
Colour contrast
tonal
Sole colours
white
Upper colours
grey

From maker pages; visual descriptions are our reading of their images. Details can vary across versions.

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About our research

Based on 8 reviews and other sources.

We compare owner feedback and reviews for fit, comfort and wear. Model details come from maker and retail information.

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Compare with similar pairs

Similar uses, different fits and trade-offs. These are reports about each model, not a head-to-head test.

Allbirds Runner NZ vs Allbirds Tree Runner

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Allbirds Runner NZ
Allbirds Runner NZ
Allbirds Tree Runner
Allbirds Tree RunnerSee this model
What mattersAllbirds Runner NZAllbirds Tree Runner
Length
  • Runs large.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.

Tree Runner

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width
  • Narrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.
Sole shapeRegular profileRegular profile
Maker price$110 (price at the maker's store)$100 (price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-10-13 / 2026-09-25.

Allbirds Runner NZ vs Lems Primal

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Allbirds Runner NZ
Allbirds Runner NZ
Lems Primal
Lems PrimalSee this model
What mattersAllbirds Runner NZLems Primal
Length
  • Runs large.

Primal 3

  • Reports differ: small or true to size (2 reviews on the maker’s own site).
  • Some reports disagree: small.

Primal 2

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width
  • Narrow fit.

Primal 3

  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Wide fit — 4 of 5 reports; 1 says narrow.
  • Regular to wide.

Primal 2

  • Regular to wide.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

Primal 3

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.

Primal 2

  • Feels light.
Sole shapeRegular profileSlim-looking
Maker price$110 (price at the maker's store)$125–$130 (regular price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-10-13 / 2026-09-28.

Allbirds Runner NZ vs Lems Primal Zen

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Allbirds Runner NZ
Allbirds Runner NZ
Lems Primal Zen
Lems Primal ZenSee this model
What mattersAllbirds Runner NZLems Primal Zen
Length
  • Runs large.

Primal Zen

  • True to size — 7 of 9 reports; 2 say small.
  • True to size.
Width
  • Narrow fit.

Primal Zen

  • wide feetRegular fit (1 review on the maker’s own site).
  • Regular to wide — 20 of 23 reports; 3 say narrow.
  • Wide fit.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

Primal Zen

  • Feels light — 9 of 10 reports; 1 says heavy.
  • Feels light.
Sole shapeRegular profileSlim-looking
Maker price$110 (price at the maker's store)$130–$150 (regular price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-10-13 / 2026-09-28.

Allbirds Runner NZ vs Mizuno MXR

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Allbirds Runner NZ
Allbirds Runner NZ
Mizuno MXR
Mizuno MXRSee this model
What mattersAllbirds Runner NZMizuno MXR
Length
  • Runs large.
  • True to size.

MXR

  • True to size.
Width
  • Narrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

MXR

  • Wide fit.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.

MXR

  • Feels light.
Sole shapeRegular profileRegular profile
Maker price$110 (price at the maker's store)$150 (price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-10-13 / 2026-09-25.

Allbirds Runner NZ vs Puma Easy Rider

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Allbirds Runner NZ
Allbirds Runner NZ
Puma Easy Rider
Puma Easy RiderSee this model
What mattersAllbirds Runner NZPuma Easy Rider
Length
  • Runs large.
  • True to size.

Vintage

  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.

Easy Rider

  • Runs small.
Width
  • Narrow fit.
  • Narrow fit.

Vintage

  • Narrow fit.

Easy Rider

  • Narrow fit.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.

Vintage

  • Feels light.
Sole shapeRegular profileRegular profile
Maker price$110 (price at the maker's store)$95 (regular price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-10-13 / 2026-09-23.

Allbirds Runner NZ vs Saucony ProGrid Guide 7

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Allbirds Runner NZ
Allbirds Runner NZ
Saucony ProGrid Guide 7
Saucony ProGrid Guide 7See this model
What mattersAllbirds Runner NZSaucony ProGrid Guide 7
Length
  • Runs large.
  • True to size.
Width
  • Narrow fit.
  • Regular to wide.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.
Sole shapeRegular profileRegular profile
Maker price$110 (price at the maker's store)$135 (regular price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-10-13 / 2026-09-25.

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Updated Oct 2026 · How we research