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Suavs are essentially flexible sneakers made from a soft, breathable 3D-printed knit. They have lightweight, non-slip rubber soles and removable, washable insoles so you don't have to wear socks. The ventilated uppers and sweat-wicking technology keep feet dry, and the flexible materials like rubber and knit make the shoes feel responsive and seamless to move in. They've been designed specifically to prevent blisters, and are sustainably manufactured to reduce material waste. For traveling, they can be bent into virtually any shape (ie. balled up to fit into a carry-on).
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All in all, Suavs are shoes primed for either traveling or everyday life: compact, lightweight, and low-maintenance. In terms of cost, they're pretty much on par with other breathable slip-ons, ranging from $50 - $110.
Like many popular online startups, Suavs launched on Kickstarter. Its founders proposed creating one go-to pair of shoes for the office, happy hour, and your next trip. They raised over $150,000 altogether.
Suavs shoes can be worn by anyone of any gender, but the site categorizes them by typical men's and women's sizing. In the men's section, the shoe options are the classic $95 Zilker (shown above), the $95 Zilker Gum, and the $110 Legacy (a high-top). For women, it's the same selection. Colors range from deep plum and olive green to neutrals, with emphasis on the latter.
The Suavs site and option range is limited, but don't be fooled: the product is surprisingly good. The company sent us pairs to test, and we were impressed by how much we liked them. You can find our full thoughts below, but the consensus is that Suavs are one of the better options out there for travel-friendly and style-friendly shoes. The sizing can be off (read below for our tips), but they're generally comfortable, versatile, and worth the $90+ if their claims appeal to you.
Find our personal experiences with the Suavs shoes below:
I love how lightweight and flexible Suavs are. They're simplistic, comfortable, and supportive. If I have any bones to pick, they'd be that it's not as breathable as I had hoped, and I'll probably put mine away until the summer humidity lifts. As far as sizing goes, I have trouble fitting into a size 12 in these shoes, though I'm usually no more than an 11 (though the company does recommend going up one size). Otherwise, they seem like they'll last a while, and compress almost flat and are great for packing.
