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What are they? Allbirds Tree Loungers
Why moms-to-be love them: Allbirds’ sneakers provide plenty of support without feeling heavy, and are easy to slide on even with a large baby bump.
How much are they? Starting at $59 (Normally $100)
Where to buy them: Allbirds.com
No one gets out of pregnancy without a few aches and pains, and mine came in the form of super swollen and tender feet. As a fairly active person, not to mention the owner of a very energetic dog, I had a hard time avoiding long periods of standing and required a shoe that would provide plenty of support. At the same time, the shoe had to accommodate my ever-changing feet, which would swell throughout the day. Enter my Allbirds sneakers, specifically the Tree Loungers. I already owned these shoes and wore them a fair amount pre-pregnancy, but they quickly became the only shoes I wore during pregnancy. And right now, they are up to 40 percent off.
Allbirds Tree Loungers (currently starting at $59; normally $100) were perfect for running errands, grabbing lunch with a friend or a more casual date night. Knitted from eucalyptus tree fiber, the shoes are incredibly stretchy; as my feet swelled throughout the day, the shoe stretched to make room for them, never feeling too tight. The material is also super lightweight so my feet were able to breathe, which helped keep my Athlete’s foot at bay. (Yeah, my feet are kind of the worst.) Despite their lightness and flexibility, the Tree Loungers offered plenty of support thanks to the brand’s specialty foam. I have flat feet and normally need to add insoles to limit aches and pains. The Tree Loungers, however, provided the same comfort without any additions, a truly pleasant surprise.
The Tree Loungers have a key feature that make them a perfect pregnancy shoe: They are free from laces that you have to bend over and tie, a task that becomes quite difficult the further you get in your pregnancy. I was able to slip into these as easily as I could slip into my Birkenstocks, while other “slip on” shoes still required me to manipulate my body to get into them. And since Allbirds are meant to be worn barefoot, you don’t have to worry about getting into socks either. If you're concerned about your shoes developing a stench from being worn without socks, you can throw your Allbirds in the washing machine for a quick clean. Just make sure to take out the sole first and opt for cold water when washing them so they keep their shape and size.
Even almost two years later, Allbird’s super supportive slip-ons are in heavy footwear rotation. My 18-month-old is in a bit of a clingy phase, so I appreciate that I can put on these shoes while still holding her — and I’m sure she appreciates it, too. They have also made for great travel sneakers, as they can be squashed flat in a suitcase without losing their shape. The only downside is that they aren’t exactly water-resistant, so I don’t usually wear them in the rain. But if you're just looking for a supportive, stylish shoe to wear during these nine months, you might as well take advantage of Allbirds' sale and save up to 40 percent on these sneakers.
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