Rothy’s flats are the choice for many modern working women because they take zero break-in time, have a sleek, mesh look, plus moisture-wicking breathability. One of our favorite versions, The Point II, has an upgraded “In Love Insole” with more cushioning around the toes and heels.
You’ll feel the difference immediately after slipping your feet in; the flats are very light and flexible, with a bit of give, and there aren’t any uncomfortable seams or edges. Rothy’s also has them in a pointed-toe Mary Jane version, complete with the retrofitted In Love padding. If you have wide feet, though, we suggest going for a square-toe style because Rothy’s toe boxes run narrow.
Rothy’s was born out of the desire to repurpose wasteful, single-use plastics into something beautiful and practical. All of its knit shoes are made from 100% post-consumer plastic water bottles, which are hot washed, sterilized, then fused into a fiber that is knit into yarn.
The insoles contain recycled foam, while the rubber soles are carbon-free. The adhesives used are non-toxic and vegan. Even the packaging is made from post-consumer recycled materials and is biodegradable.
The lofty challenge of reducing your impact on the planet feels more manageable when you start with the things you use in your everyday life. Thanks to Rothy’s, the endeavor won’t compromise style or comfort.
Keeping them in top shape is as easy as throwing them in the washing machine. After wearing them often (and you will because of their versatility), you might wonder if they’ll actually hold up. But we’ve been wearing and washing our pairs for more than a year and they look and feel as good as they did on day one. — Connie Chen, former reporter
To see more of our style editors’ impressions, check out our full Rothy’s flats review.
