First Look at TOMS Sneaker-Slip-On Hybrid: Rover

When the business introduced in 2006, TOMS offered just 1 shoe: The Alpargata, primarily based on a canvas slip-on shoe popular in Argentina. Since then, the company’s lineup (and dedication to supplying back again) has expanded noticeably, and now it is revisiting the design that started out it all with the launch of Rover. The kicks reimagine the Alpargata. If you like the simplicity of a slip-on shoe but need a little something a tiny much more sturdy and comfortable for everyday don, like a sneaker, this is undoubtedly worthy of looking at.

 

 

The TOMS Rover has the exact overall silhouette as the Alpargata, but it is a little bit chunkier and arrives with some notable upgrades. Let’s start from the bottom: It characteristics a thick, twin-density sole designed from a blend of rubber and EVA. The forefoot is optimized for significant rebound, so you get a springy sense with each individual step, whilst the heel is packed with significant-density cushioning for a plush experience. On top rated of that, each individual pair arrives with significant-rebound OrthoLite X40 insoles for included energy return. The outsole has been “sneakerized” (aka beefed up) for included grip and longevity. Base line: These will deliver a significantly cushier experience for your toes than the foundation design Alpargatas.

TOMS designed some important tweaks on the higher, much too. The Rovers come with a rib-knit collar for a snug fit, and when you need to un-snug that fit, TOMS offered two pull tabs for simple on and off. For a tiny added dollars, you can update to a water-resistant upper—a great perk as opposed to the classic canvas observed on the brand’s other sneakers.

As you’d hope from TOMS, every single Rover order supports the company’s charity initiatives. One particular third of the company’s earnings are donated to a variety of grassroots organizations doing the job to encourage mental well being, stop gun violence, and raise obtain to possibility. Supporting those people great results in must also make you sense a tiny lighter on your toes.

[Starting off at $70 toms.com]

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