ALLBIRDS Men's Wool Runner Shoes 2, Black, Size US 14

I wanted a bit more structure and I liked the new look with a more rounded toe. For the most part they are comfortable but not as comfortable as Runner 1. For some reason the top of the shoe across the bridge of my foot, digs in. If I don’t wear socks, it leaves and impression of the outline of the tongue in my skin. I have reduced the lace tension and that has helped but the tongue needs to be pulled up taught. I’m hoping they will stretch but I will likely go back to the first generation since my intention with these shoes is to have comfort over “running” function.

Ah, the dangers of online retail, for a wool tragic determined to support the concept: I have 3 pairs now (Wool Dasher Mizzle 2 size 13 and 12, and Wool Runner size 12). With the absence of convenient retail outlets here in Sydney I first purchased the Dasher Mizzle 2 size 13 (I take a US 13 in other brands). Turned out too long and tight a fit around the mid-foot (for long thin feet?), and the upper has a 'cardboard'-type flexion: it has developed a crease line and makes an audible 'creak' during wear. Then read the fine print and learned I can't return them as under the Allbirds returns policy the item must be unworn. Then tried the size 12, and the mid-foot tightness is far too great, but can't return them either since I've worn them. On 3rd attempt , I bought ... MoreAh, the dangers of online retail, for a wool tragic determined to support the concept: I have 3 pairs now (Wool Dasher Mizzle 2 size 13 and 12, and Wool Runner size 12). With the absence of convenient retail outlets here in Sydney I first purchased the Dasher Mizzle 2 size 13 (I take a US 13 in other brands). Turned out too long and tight a fit around the mid-foot (for long thin feet?), and the upper has a 'cardboard'-type flexion: it has developed a crease line and makes an audible 'creak' during wear. Then read the fine print and learned I can't return them as under the Allbirds returns policy the item must be unworn. Then tried the size 12, and the mid-foot tightness is far too great, but can't return them either since I've worn them. On 3rd attempt , I bought Wool Runner 2 size 12, and they are the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned - and now the most expensive. My recommendation to Allbirds is to at least try alert the online customer about relative tightness of fit: there is nothing on the Wool Dasher Mizzle 2 page. Also, I can't recommend the brand to friends and colleagues unless they somehow get to physically try the shoes on first, which in Australia will probably mean borrowing someone's. So, brilliant concept, and lovely wear experience with the Wool Runner 2 (love it), but poor retail experience

I love the colour and the shape of the new design. But I have a major gripe with the inside of the back of the shoe where heel slides in, it starts pilling on the very first day and continues pilling every day after that. The older model doesn’t have that problem. Please sort it out , would have given a five star but this earns a three star only. And can I please, please request for more fun colours? I own seven woman’s wool runners and loved them all, the colours you have now are totally boring. Bring back all you lovely fun colours like so many of us are asking.