Or at least quite a bit more stylish. You see, I have been looking for a while for a great pair of slip on shoes to wear when running out for a quick errand, or similar. I have worn Vans for the last several months, but never really loved the look. I recently found out that Rothy’s started making shoes for men, and I have to say I am impressed. Their Driving Loafers, for example, look nice, yet are casual enough to be worn even with joggers. They are like Allbirds in the sense that they are made out of an unusual material for shoes, in this case plastic. They are also machine washable like Allbirds. But, like I said, they are far more stylish and wearable.
They are not quite as comfortable, however, which is a downside. But I like the fact that they look good, fit well, seem quite durable, and so far have been holding up nicely. I would recommend going up half a size, in my experience. These shoes do not stretch like most shoes would due to their material so make sure they are comfortable when you first wear them.
For the price, there are certainly nicer shoes out there. But if you want the unique feature set here, I think these Driving Loafers from Rothy’s make a great “grocery shoe.”