Few brands are as vital to my everyday wardrobe as Rothy’s . Before trying my first pair of Rothy’s three years ago, I swore off flats and sandals as “comfortable footwear” altogether. But as soon as I slipped on the brand’s original Point flat , I quickly realized I might have to reconsider my stance on blister-prone shoes . Since then, my Rothy’s have comfortably traveled with me across the globe in walking-heavy cities like London , Florence , Copenhagen , and New York City . Rothy’s first launched in 2016 out of San Francisco by Stephen Hawthornthwaite and Roth Martin as a women’s shoe line. The brand’s goal was clear: create stylish, comfortable footwear made from recycled plastic, reducing excess waste with every step. The sustainable brand has since expanded its offerings into men’s shoes and handbags, all made with its signature knit material that holds up well after lots of wear and rounds in the washing machine (yes, you heard that right—Rothy’s shoes are washable).…