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Allbirds Women's Tree Dasher 2
Women's Tree Dasher 2: the walking pair for warm city trips
A women's running and walking sneaker with a breathable eucalyptus-fiber knit upper, a cushioned crash pad and a traction outsole with a 7 mm drop. It's machine washable, and Allbirds suggests sizing up half a size.
Our take
This is the women's Tree Dasher 2, sized on the women's scale. A common city-trip mistake is asking one shoe to do everything. It can't. Pack this as your walking pair and bring a smarter pair for dinners.
As the walking pair, it's a strong pick. The TENCEL Lyocell knit, made from eucalyptus fiber, breathes in the heat, the crash pad cushions each step, and the outsole grips on stone and tiled streets. A muddy day doesn't end it either, since it's machine washable. Allbirds says it runs snug, so size up half a size. The breathable knit cuts both ways, though. It soaks through in rain, dries slowly and isn't made for trails.
For warm, dry city trips, this is the women's sneaker we'd buy. If the forecast is wet, pack something waterproof. Check the price in your size before you book.
Who it’s for
Women who walk all day on warm or mild city trips and want a light, washable walking sneaker next to a dressier second pair.
Skip it if
Skip it if your trip is rainy or includes trail hikes. A waterproof walking shoe or trail runner handles wet ground better.
Allbirds Women's Tree Dasher 2: questions people ask
How many pairs of shoes should you pack for a city trip?
Two works for most trips: one comfortable walking shoe and one lighter or smarter pair. Swapping between them also lets each pair dry out.
Are knit sneakers good for travel?
They're light, breathable and easy to pack, which suits warm city trips. They soak through fast in rain, so bring something waterproof if the forecast is wet.
Do Allbirds run small?
Allbirds says the Tree Dasher 2 runs snug and suggests going up half a size.
Where we recommend it
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