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Everlane Forever Sneaker Review: Are They Worth the Hype?

Published on November 15, 2021 by Graham · Product Reviews, Shoes, Sneakers May contain affiliate links (what's this?)

In this hands-on review of the Everlane Forever Sneaker, I’ll share my thoughts to help you decide if you should add them to your wardrobe.

Table of Contents

  • Quick Take
  • About Everlane
  • Overview of the Everlane Forever Sneaker
  • How They Feel
  • How To Style Them
  • Questions About Everlane
  • Recommendation: Are They Worth the Price?
Everlane Forever Sneakers Review

You’ve probably heard of Everlane. Their name generates a lot of buzz these days. They’re known for offering well-built, minimal clothing basics that are ethically made. What more could you want from a brand?

Luckily, Everlane also makes shoes, and this article is all about their Forever Sneaker.

Quick Take

The Everlane Forever Sneaker is an awesome minimal sneaker with a very reasonable price tag of $65.

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Being realistic, there’s nothing else I could ask for with this sneaker at such a low price. It’s stylish, versatile, machine washable, ethically made and it can be recycled. This sneaker is awesome!

About Everlane

Everlane is a genuinely cool company. They ethically make high-quality clothing, sell it for reasonable prices and have a policy of what they call Radical Transparency.

At Everlane, we want the right choice to be as easy as putting on a great T-shirt. That’s why we partner with the best, ethical factories around the world. Source only the finest materials. And share those stories with you—down to the true cost of every product we make. It’s a new way of doing things. We call it Radical Transparency.

That statement is boldy honest. Everlane’s site literally shows a breakdown of the cost for them to make each product and details of the factories that the products are made in.

Everlane Forever Sneaker logo

Everlane has both men’s and women’s clothing. They offer shirts, pants, jackets, shoes, backpacks and more. If you’re interested in learning more about some of Everlane products, you can check out our brand review here, but right now we’ll get into the details of the Forever Sneaker.

Overview of the Everlane Forever Sneaker

The Forever Sneaker is a minimal canvas sneaker made from mostly recycled materials, and they’re totally recyclable.

Everlane Forever Sneaker in box

I haven’t needed to recycle a pair of them, but the process mentioned on Everlane’s sustainability page sounds pretty straightforward. When your pair of Forever Sneakers gets worn out, you can drop it off at an Everlane store, or request a return label so you can ship it to them.

How They Feel

I found the sneakers to be pretty comfortable right out of the box. At first, I did make the mistake of tying them too tight which resulted in blisters on my Achilles. After loosening them, there’s still a bit of friction, but not a concerning amount.

Graham wearing the Everlane Forever Sneaker

There isn’t much arch support, but I like that. It feels like I’m actually using my foot muscles instead of walking on a squishy surface.

The feel of the Forever Sneaker is pretty comparable to Converse or Vans, but I find them to be more comfortable than I ever remember either of those shoes being.

Everlane Forever Sneaker insole

I’ve mostly been wearing them to go on walks and out to eat, and they feel good. I wouldn’t wear them if I were going to be walking an excessive amount in a day, but they’re perfect for my usual daily wear.

How To Style Them

The aesthetic of the Forever Sneaker is pretty much as minimal as minimal gets. I got them in white, but (at the time of writing) there are four darker color options available, two of which are corduroy instead of canvas.

What can you wear these sneakers with? Any casual outfit. Really, these sneakers look good with anything in my wardrobe. This summer, I’ve styled them with navy chino shorts for a casual day-to-day look and even Lululemon 7″ Pace Breaker shorts when I’m going on walks.

Graham wearing the Everlane Forever Sneaker side view

In the fall, I’m definitely going to wear them with jeans, chinos, sweaters, my denim jacket and really whatever else I normally wear. That’s the beauty of a minimal white sneaker, it looks good as long as the rest of your outfit does.

The Forever Sneaker is lightweight so I probably won’t be wearing them in very cold or snowy environments, but they’re perfect for spring, summer and fall.

Questions About Everlane

Here are the answers to some questions you may have about Everlane:

Is Everlane Ethical?

Yes, Everlane places a lot of value on ethical practices. You can read about their Radical Transparency policy on their website.

Is the Everlane Forever Sneaker Vegan?

Yes, the Everlane Forever Sneaker is made entirely of vegan-friendly materials.

Does Everlane Have Brick and Mortar Stores?

Yep, Everlane has a handful of physical store locations. You can find them on their website.

Where is the Everlane Forever Sneaker Made?

The Forever Sneaker is made in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. You can actually read about the factory on Everlane’s website.

Is the Forever Sneaker Recyclable?

Yep! The Forever Sneaker can be recycled by dropping them off at an Everlane store or requesting a shipping label to mail them. Their website has the details.

Is the Forever Sneaker Machine Washable?

Yes, it is. The Forever Sneaker can be washed in a regular washing machine.

Recommendation: Are They Worth the Price?

These sneakers are definitely worth the price and worth the hype. $65 for a high-quality, minimal, stylish, comfortable, ethically made sneaker that’s machine washable and recyclable. They’re a steal!

Everlane Forever Sneaker in hand
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Apart from the initial discomfort I had from lacing them too tightly (which was my mistake), they’ve been awesome. They look great, feel great and are my new everyday sneaker. Plus, they’re a great option if you’re interested in a minimal sneaker that’s more eco-friendly than leather sneakers.

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About Graham

Graham is a writer, musician, and the Director of Operations at The Modest Man. He likes creating, managing, and sharing helpful content with the TMM audience.

Background: Graham Romero is originally from the southeastern United States, but he's lived in some different cities while building his career as a remote digital marketer. In his spare time, Graham likes to spend time outside with loved ones, produce music, and build and repair guitars.

Expertise: Graham handles operations for The Modest Man and The Slender Wrist. He likes finding and reviewing high-quality products from ethical brands. Graham has collaborated with brands like Pact, Allbirds, Thursday Boots, Level8, Orbitkey, Darn Tough, and Dr. Squatch.

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  1. Mike says

    July 22, 2022 at 9:38 pm

    How did you find the sizing compared to vans? I have other Everlane sneakers and they seem to be narrow compared to vans or other brands. I can usually wear a 12 in vans authentic but most other brands I wear a 13. Just wondering where these fall.

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    • Graham says

      July 26, 2022 at 9:47 am

      That’s a great question, they are a bit narrow!

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