Everlane has dropped a $98 women's flat made of recycled plastic bottles - it might be the most comfortable pair we've ever tried

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• Everlane has released a new women's flat called the Day Glove ReKnit ($98).
• They're as comfortable as - dare we say, perhaps even more comfortable than - the brand's number one best seller, the leather Day Glove ($115).
• The knitted flats are a serious contender for our new favorite flat. They're lightweight and breathable, have a supportive, cushioned leather insole, and cost under $100.
• Their fabric is made from nine recycled plastic bottles, putting it in competition against other sustainable and comfortable shoes like Rothy's flats and Allbirds' flats.

The number one best-selling women's item at Everlane, a simple leather flat known as the Day Glove, sits on an impossibly high pedestal. Among its accolades at Insider Picks: the most comfortable Everlane shoe, the best women's flat you can buy, and one of the best products, period, that we tried in 2018.

To reach the upper echelons of Picks fame is of course not without cause. These flats are ultra-soft and flexible, with tiny air vents for breathability and a convenient back pull tab. They now come in 16 colors, and as I write this, I'm seriously considering getting a second pair in a cool light blue.

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The new Day Glove ReKnit (left) and the original leather Day Glove (right).

Just as we were considering penning another love letter to these fan club-worthy flats, a new generation of Day Gloves arrived to delight us.

They're called the Day Glove ReKnit, retailing at $98 and made from nine renewed plastic bottles, and they're as amazing as the original Day Glove.

Their lightweight and breathable knit uppers, which have a ribbed pattern that reminds us of our favorite summer cardigans, are combined with cushioned leather insoles that let you walk in the shoes for hours on end. Like Everlane's other popular Day styles, including the recently launched Day Loafer and classic Day Heel, they have a back-side pull tab.

Read more: 19 styles from Everlane that we wear in our everyday lives - for both men and women

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As much as the Day Glove ReKnits belong to the Day shoe family ethos of comfort, versatility, and style, they're also part of Everlane's story of sustainable production practices. By 2021, the company is hoping to eliminate new plastic from its entire supply chain. Its ReNew outerwear collection was the first step towards that mission, and its first sneaker, the Tread Trainer, also takes care to use recycled plastic whenever possible.

With their recycled plastic bottle construction, we can't help but think of the brand that first started making knit flats from innovative materials in 2016, Rothy's (and you can expect a comparison article very soon). Another online shoe startup, Allbirds, also recently joined the intensifying competition with its own iteration, the eucalyptus-fiber Tree Breezer flats.

The coolest part of it all is that you wouldn't suspect a thing. The ReKnits look and feel not just like a regular pair of flats, but an elevated style you'll reach for automatically every morning, so it's impressive they're also made from environmentally friendly materials. Since they're light and slim, they'll pack easily for summer travels, and their classic silhouette makes them appropriate for both casual and more formal occasions.

Read on for our individual thoughts of the new Day Glove ReKnit flats:

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Sally Kaplan, Insider Picks editor:

When we first put on these flats, pretty much all of us though aloud, "Oh no, we're going to have to update every article that names the leather versions of these as the best flat ever!" I think there's a complete consensus on our team that these are some of the most comfortable flats we've ever worn. I have two pairs of the leather Day Gloves and they're definitely my most-worn shoes in my closet, but I'd say the knit version is just slightly less restrictive. There's also no break-in time like there is with leather (even though it's buttery soft and molds easily). The knit material is just stretchy and flexible enough to form to your foot and move with you through the day, and though there's not much arch support, the insoles are soft enough to wear all day.

I got the white pair thinking they'd be easy to spot clean, but I'll be honest - I think they're going to get dirty very quickly. I'll report back once I've had enough time to get them scuffed up, and in the meantime, I'll be hawk-eyeing the website for a nude or light grey pair that won't get dirty as easily!

Remi Rosmarin, Insider Picks reporter:

You know that feeling after a long day of walking when you pull off your shoes and feel a sigh of relief as you let your feet finally breathe? That's the feeling I got when I took off my other shoes to slip this pair on. They're so strikingly lightweight, it feels like you're barely wearing anything. The ribbed knit strikes a good balance between being structured and soft. Little details like the leather tab on the back and a hard rubber sole make these feel a little more chic than your average knit flats. The only reason I won't wear these everyday is because I got them in white, and I don't want to let the New York City streets ruin them that fast.

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Ellen Hoffman, Insider Picks director of content strategy:

Everlane does it again! I hate to sound like a broken record, but the company really does make some of my favorite clothes and shoes, and the new Day Glove ReKnit has shot right to the top as my favorite shoe it has made to date (I've tried almost every major shoe style Everlane has launched in the last four years, for what it's worth).

There's absolutely no break-in time needed for the ReKnits, which surprised me since Everlane shoes typically take me a few wears to break in. I packed my work bag with back-up flats to change into in case they started irritating my feet after a few hours, but I needn't have bothered. They're up there with the Allbirds Tree Breezers as the most comfortable and breathable knit flats I own, though I think the ReKnits offer a more fashion-forward look. It remains to be seen how well the flexible knit upper maintains its shape over time, but as far as first impressions go, the ReKnits nailed it.

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Connie Chen, Insider Picks reporter:

Whenever I try an amazing product, I always worry that the next version or style will fall flat. All good things must come to an end, right? In a rare twist, the new ReKnit flats lived up to my original Day Glove-ridden expectations. Part of the reason is they have the same comfortable and supportive leather insole that makes them wearable right out of the box. The ribbed knit fabric is really cute and adds some texture contrast to any outfit, and it shines in the brighter color options - the red (which I tried) and the yellow. I'm a little too excited to have a new shoe to rave about to my friends.

Do yourself and your feet a favor by getting the new Day Glove ReKnit flats. Whether you're already a Day Glove devotee or considering your first Everlane shoe purchase, you won't regret getting these comfortable under-$100 flats.

Shop the Day Glove ReKnit, available in 5 colors, for $98 at Everlane here

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