Everlane's newest Day Glove flats are made of breathable mesh and cost $98 — here's how they stack up to the original leather ones

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• Everlane's Mesh Day Glove ($98) is the latest iteration of its cult-favorite leather Day Glove Flat ($118).
• The Mesh Day Glove is more casual and structured than the original. Although we liked it overall, we still prefer the leather Day Glove for its versatility.
• We found the Mesh Day Glove true to size, but suggest sizing up if you're in-between sizes.

If you ask the Insider Reviews team where to buy the best pair of flats, the answer will probably point you to Everlane. We've tested the Day Glove and ReKnit Day Glove and wear them frequently thanks to their combination of quality, comfort, and style for under $125.

Recently, Everlane debuted a new version of its flats: the Everlane Mesh Day Glove ($98). This version has an open-weave upper on top of a cushioned leather insole, and an original leather pull-tab that makes them easy to throw on and off. Like the ReKnit Day Glove (on sale for $68), the Mesh Day Glove is made using recycled water bottles.

Currently, you can pick them up in sizes 5-11 and in three colors: black, white, and yellow. Everlane is tricky with sizing — their shoes sometimes run narrow and small. But, we found The Mesh Day Glove to be pretty true-to-size. If you're in-between sizes, we recommend sizing up.

Insider Reviews senior editor Sally Kaplan and I tested the shoes, and you can find our insight on fit and comfort below.

Fit, sizing, and comfort

When I first put these shoes on, I thought they were way too small. The open-weave is comfortable and stretchy, but more structured and compressive than I expected from a mesh-like fabric. After a few minutes of walking around the house in my standard size 9, though, they molded into a comfortable custom-like fit. Despite a full day of wear and the leather pull tab sitting tight against my heel, I took them off that night without fear of soreness or blisters. Having said that, I'd recommend ordering a half-size up if you're in between sizes.

The mesh material has pros and cons. It's more breathable than Everlane's Day Gloves (though those do have two small ventilation holes in the side), but not as seasonally versatile. And I agree with Sally that it also looks more casual. If you're only going to buy one pair, I'd recommend the Day Gloves overall — which may also wind up being more comfortable for all-day wear thanks to the leather's smooth texture. — Mara Leighton, senior reporter

Everlane's mesh flats are one of the sturdier pairs I've tried from the brand. Unlike the classic ReKnit Day Flats, these ones stay really secure over time and don't stretch out. There's nothing worse than flats that slip off your heel with every step, but this pair doesn't give me that issue.

The mesh material is super breathable and keeps my feet from getting too sweaty, but it's definitely much more casual than the leather or ReKnit pairs. For that reason, I still prefer the leather ones because I think they look more polished, but as far as fit and function go, the mesh pair is still an excellent option if they fit your aesthetic.

I ordered my regular size in Everlane shoes, which is an 8, but I'm usually between a 7.5 and 8 in other brands. I recommend going up a half size if you're between sizes. — Sally Kaplan, senior editor

The bottom line

Everlane's Mesh Day Gloves are breathable, comfortable, and an excellent option for anybody who loves the aesthetic and is in need of reliable flats. But, if we were forced to pick between the Everlane's Mesh Day Glove ($98) and the original Day Glove ($118), we'd recommend the Day Glove first for its comfort and ability to be worn year-round.