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Allbirds Tree Dasher

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

AllbirdsTrainer shape

Reviews

18 of 23 reviews recommend it.

3 have reservations; 2 do not recommend it.

Overall review score7.8/1022 authors

Tree Dasher

  • True to size

2

  • True to size or small
  • Feels heavy

$140Mid-rangeprice on the maker's site$135–$140 across versions

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  • LogoSubtle
  • SoleRegular profile
  • Coloursgrey

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Do Allbirds Tree Dasher run big?

Length

  • wide feetTrue to size.

2

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Tree Dasher

  • True to size.
321

Reported sensations

  1. Heel

    • Reported pain, rubbing.

    2

    • Reported pain, rubbing.

    Tree Dasher

    • Reported rubbing.
  2. Width

    • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
    • Wide fit.

    2

    • Reports differ: narrow or regular.

    Tree Dasher

    • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  3. Around the toes

    2

    • Reported rubbing.

Are Allbirds Tree Dasher comfortable all day?

Through the day

  • Walking · All dayUncomfortable.

2

  • An ordinary dayComfortable.

Weight on foot

  • Feels light.

2

  • Feels heavy.

Tree Dasher

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Where do they grip or slip?

Grip underfoot

2

  • Reports differ: secure or slippery.

Tree Dasher

  • Slipping reported on grass.
  • Holds on wet ground.

How do they hold up over time?

What wears or breaks?

1
Reported locations, not a failure rate.

1Upper

Tree Dasher

  • Creasing.

Will they keep their looks?

  • Holds up with wear.

2

  • Holds up with wear.

Tree Dasher

  • Some pairs hold up; others show wear quickly.

How long have people worn them?

Tree Dasher

  • Owners describe 3–12 months of wear.
  • Owners describe 3–12 months or under 3 months of wear.
  • Some pairs are still in use.

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

Materials & everyday details

Logo

Subtle

Sole shape

Regular profile

Materials & details
Colour saturation
muted
Colour contrast
tonal
Sole colours
grey
Upper colours
grey

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

See them on video

Allbirds Tree Dashers Review: Are They Worth the Hype?

ALLBIRDS TREE DASHERS REVIEW - On feet, comfort, weight, breathability and price review

ALLBIRDS TREE DASHER 2 REVIEW | Best Tree Dasher Yet?

Should You Buy Allbirds? | Tree Dasher Review

Allbirds Tree Dasher 2.0 | FULL REVIEW | Made For Travel and Low Key Running

AllBirds Tree Dasher Review! ‘THE MOST COMFORTABLE SHOE IN THE WORLD' JUST GOT BETTER?

My Tree Dasher 2 are a game changer for my daily ...

More videos

Allbirds Tree Dasher 2 Review | A Runner's Thoughts

Allbirds Tree Dasher Initial Non Elite Runners Review | Best eco friendly running shoe? | eddbud

Allbirds Tree Dashers Review | Testing the FIRST Performance Model

Allbirds Running Shoe Review + Run Test | Tree Dashers

NEW Allbirds Tree Dasher Review - Can Allbirds ACTUALLY make a running shoe?

Allbirds Tree Dasher 2 Review - Eco Friendly and Super Comfortable

New... Allbirds Tree Dasher Running Shoe! [First Look!]

Allbirds Tree Dasher Review (2026): Worth The Hype? | Brutally Honest Thoughts

Allbirds Tree Dasher Review | SUSTAINABLY SOURCED, GREAT FOR TRAVEL

Allbirds Tree Dasher 2 Review - WORTH The UPGRADE?!

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About our research

Based on 35 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 Tree Dasher vs OluKai Lae‘ahi

Also used for casual. Compare length.
Allbirds Tree Dasher vs OluKai Lae‘ahi
What mattersAllbirds Tree DasherOluKai Lae‘ahi
Length
  • wide feetTrue to size.

2

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Tree Dasher

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

Lauhala Leather Slip-On

  • Runs large.
Width
  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Wide fit.

2

  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.

Tree Dasher

  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  • Reports differ: regular or wide.

Lae'ahi Lī 'Ili Leather

  • Regular fit.
All day on your feet
  • Walking · All dayUncomfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

2

  • Feels heavy.

Tree Dasher

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • wet weatherFeels light.
  • Feels light.
Sole shapeRegular profileRegular profile

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-28.

Allbirds Tree Dasher vs Puma Speedcat

Also used for casual. Compare width.
Allbirds Tree Dasher
Allbirds Tree Dasher
Puma Speedcat
Puma SpeedcatSee this model
Allbirds Tree Dasher vs Puma Speedcat
What mattersAllbirds Tree DasherPuma Speedcat
Length
  • wide feetTrue to size.

2

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Tree Dasher

  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

OG

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Speedcat

  • True to size.
Width
  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Wide fit.

2

  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.

Tree Dasher

  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  • wide feetNarrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.

OG

  • Narrow fit.
All day on your feet
  • Walking · All dayUncomfortable.

OG

  • All dayUncomfortable.

Speedcat

  • All dayUncomfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

2

  • Feels heavy.

Tree Dasher

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • Feels light.

OG

  • Feels light.
Sole shapeRegular profileSlim-looking

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-25.

Allbirds Tree Dasher vs adidas Lite Racer Adapt

Also used for casual. Compare length.
Allbirds Tree Dasher vs adidas Lite Racer Adapt
What mattersAllbirds Tree Dasheradidas Lite Racer Adapt
Length
  • wide feetTrue to size.

2

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Tree Dasher

  • True to size.
  • True to size.
Width
  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Wide fit.

2

  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.

Tree Dasher

  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
All day on your feet
  • Walking · All dayUncomfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

2

  • Feels heavy.

Tree Dasher

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • Feels light.

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-25.

Allbirds Tree Dasher vs Skechers Summits High Range

Also used for casual. Compare length.
Allbirds Tree Dasher vs Skechers Summits High Range
What mattersAllbirds Tree DasherSkechers Summits High Range
Length
  • wide feetTrue to size.

2

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Tree Dasher

  • True to size.
  • Runs large.

Slip-ins: Summits - High Range

  • True to size.

Summits High Range

  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
All day on your feet
  • Walking · All dayUncomfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.

Slip-ins: Summits - High Range

  • All dayComfortable.

Summits High Range

  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

2

  • Feels heavy.

Tree Dasher

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Slip-ins: Summits - High Range

  • Feels light.

Summits High Range

  • Feels light.

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-25.

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