I review sneakers for a living and my favorite gym shoe for all-day wear is discounted by a huge 50% on Amazon right now

This is the ideal shoe if you want something that will work in the gym and at your brunch date

White and grey AllBirds Tree Dasher 2 sneakers on a wooden floor lined up against a white wall.
(Image credit: Future)

The Allbirds Tree Dasher 2 is a great sneaker for those who don’t like traditional training shoes.

It manages to look good with everyday outfits and workout clothes, which is a rarity.

One of my few criticisms of the shoe when I tested it was the cost, but thanks to the 50% discount available on Amazon, it’s much more reasonable now at just $67.

You’ll want to act quickly, though, as there are limited sizes and colorways available at that price.

Allbirds Tree Dasher 2 - Women's
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Allbirds Tree Dasher 2 - Women's: was $135 now $67 at Amazon

This is your new favorite everyday gym shoe. It’s ideal for walking, light workouts, and casual meet-ups with friends. It’s also got some serious eco-credentials, thanks to its all-natural materials, and is machine washable.

Allbirds Tree Dasher 2 - Men's
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Allbirds Tree Dasher 2 - Men's: was $135 now $67 at Amazon

You can currently get this deal on both men's and women's versions of the shoe, but there are limited sizes and colorways available, so act quickly if you want to take advantage of the discount.

I found the Tree Dasher 2 incredibly comfy when testing, wearing it quite happily for most of the day.

The shoe’s breathable mesh upper and low-profile rubber outsole provided adequate stability for low-impact activities.

It held up nicely during a treadmill walk and a round of light resistance training, and I didn’t have to bring a separate pair of shoes for my post-gym brunch date. I liked having a sleeker shoe that was plush and stable, that I could pair with gym leggings or jeans if needed.

It's not a great choice for HIIT workouts, because the flexible mesh doesn’t provide a lot of ankle stability, and I could only jog about a mile in the shoe before I had to switch to my normal running shoes.

If you want something for higher-intensity exercise, I’d opt for the Reebok Nano X5, which is currently discounted by 30% in the Prime Day sales.

This has a lot of stability, so you might not find it as comfy for everyday wear, but it will certainly keep your foot in place when you're doing explosive movements.

Reebok  Nano X5 - Women's
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Reebok Nano X5 - Women's: was $150 now $105 at Amazon

The Reebok Nano X5, which was dubbed best Reebok shoe in our best cross trainers buying guide, is a great shoe for fast-paced workouts. It's also durable and stable enough for heavy strength training and features a wider toe box for a more natural fit.

Reebok  Nano X5 - Men's
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Reebok Nano X5 - Men's: was $150 now $112.50 at Amazon

The men's variant of the shoe is slightly more expensive, but there's still a good 25% discount available.

Jennifer Rizzuto is a freelance fitness journalist based in New York, NY. She’s been a NASM-certified personal trainer, corrective exercise specialist, and performance enhancement specialist for over a decade. She holds additional certifications in nutrition coaching from Precision Nutrition, and pre/post-natal exercise from the American Council on Exercise. As the daughter of a collegiate football coach who was never any good at sports, she understands how intimidating it can be to start an exercise regimen. That’s why she’s committed to making fitness accessible to everyone—no matter their experience level.

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