Some of our all-time favorite Allbirds shoes are 20% off for CNN Underscored readers
From commuter shoes to walking sneakers, the brand's sustainable footwear profile runs the gamut. If you're overwhelmed by the sheer number of options on the brand's site, our editors made it easier for you by teaming up with the brand to offer an exclusive 20% off the full-priced styles with code CNNDEALS20.
Hurry to snag these deals while they last: The three-day promo only runs from today to April 30. Plus, be sure to check out the rest of our Deals Fest offers, spanning Brooklinen, ThirdLove and more.
Allbirds Women's Tree Breezers
Many of us know that ballet flats are in. But if you still haven't come around to the idea of wearing them, this flexible pair from Allbirds might convince you. They're breathable, machine washable and move with your feet.
Allbirds Men's Tree Runner Go
These sneakers marry features that popularized the original Tree Runners (like a sustainable, breathable blend of recycled materials) but scale it up with socklike comfort. Our tester noted that they required zero breaking-in time and were "slipper-like" from the jump.Read our review
Allbirds Women's Tree Gliders
The minimal Tree Gliders pair well with everything from tailored trousers to gym clothes. Made with the lightweight design Allbirds is famous for, these shoes help put a little spring in your step.
Allbirds Men's Tree Dasher Relay
Laceless kicks are the way to go if you have trouble keeping laces tied throughout the day. They can be worn to your next sweat session or to the park with your pup and come in four classic go-with-anything colors.
Allbirds Women's Tree Runners
In our editor's Allbirds review, she loved the brand's hero shoe for airport runs, casual days out with friends and the like. The slimmer silhouette is trendy, lightweight enough to throw in a commuter bag and looks great on the feet.
Allbirds Men's Wool Runner Go
Scoring a shoe deal on popular fall and winter styles in the warmer months is the way to go. These merino covered kicks have an ultra springy sole and a widened toe box to prevent unnecessary crowding.
Allbirds Women's Tree Pipers
A simple knit tennis shoe is a must-have for all seasons — especially during spring and summer. The flatter design looks sleek with denim shorts and a classic tee or even a simple pair of chinos when going into the office. We cover Allbirds few sales throughout the year and often times partner with them directly to get the best prices for our readers. Rather than wait for one of the brands end of season sales, this event marks down all of its full priced styles by 20% which means you can take advantage of Classic colors and even Limited Edition pairs.
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