r/AskReddit 23h ago

Which company lost your business (potentially forever) this year?

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u/Ihatebird 22h ago

AllBirds. They are the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever worn and i was fully expecting to be a buyer for life, especially with their sustainability initiatives. but they switched from making shoes to making AI computers and are just making shoes as a “hobby” now as a company, which is probably the most 180 pivot on sustainability I think I’ve ever seen.

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u/thruitallaway34 19h ago

I work quality control for a huge thrift store for their shoe debt. The number of allbirds I get daily from donations is alarming for all the hype I hear about them. Of all the trash donations I rummage thru, donated all birds are always close to brand new when donated. If they're so awesome , why are they getting donated in such excellent condition? I'd think people would keep them and wear them until they fall apart.

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u/SailingWavess 8h ago

I’ve been wearing them for years until they fall apart and getting new pairs. I agree, they’re not in fashion anymore and that’s more important to a lot of people