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Recovery slides, sandles

I am still oxox — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:39:31 GMT

What are they I see the name mentioned everywhere

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kaydee50 — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:45:44 GMT

I thought the same thing, "recovery" slides, "vegan" shoes??? Seems to me to be a marketing ploy to put a new spin on the same old same old. Someone will correct me if I'm wrong, I'm sure!!!

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Imaoldhippie — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 11:12:51 GMT

I can understand vegan shoes but recovery??, I dont get that.

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PhilaLady1 — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 11:26:43 GMT

I was wondering the same thing for a while and last week I googled it. It is just a marketing gimmick in my opinion. It refers to a comfortable and supportive shoe that allows your feet to recover after such things as strenuous running, exercise, high heels, etc. Silliness, if ya ask me.

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amyb — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 12:09:57 GMT

Not quite sure it's "just a gimmick"....for instance...I just got Planter Fascitis this year, and among recommendations of Hokas, and other good sneakers...top rated were Oofos, which I've owned a pair for a few years. THESE out of everything...Birkinstocks, Spencos, Dr. Scholls orthotic inserts, my Brooks & Sketchers sneakers....were rated #1 in helping with PF, in a Top 10 list I Googled...and my foot, when aching DOES feel better walking in these. They really do help me "recover" when it hurts.

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amyb — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 12:13:13 GMT

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PhilaLady1 — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 12:42:07 GMT

Hi @amyb

Sorry about your foot pain. I have an issue, too, and I understand. Did not mean to discredit any real foot problems when I mentioned gimmick. From what I remember when I looked up recovery shoes, the recovery was specifically about recovering from athletic activity, at least, that's what I remember.

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amyb — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 12:46:45 GMT

@PhilaLady1 wrote:
Hi @amyb
Sorry about your foot pain. I have an issue, too, and I understand. Did not mean to discredit any real foot problems when I mentioned gimmick. From what I remember when I looked up recovery shoes, the recovery was specifically about recovering from athletic activity, at least, that's what I remember.

No worries, I wasn't offended by any means!...I only wanted to just let people know, some of these things do help with "recovery" from certain things. Who knows...maybe they meant after athletic activity, because that's when things like the PF, act up.

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Desert Lily — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 16:07:29 GMT

Recovery shoes are no longer marketed just for runners or other athletes. Feet ache for all kinds of reasons; standing at work, working in the yard, standing on a hard floor while cooking in the kitchen, etc.

Last week, I bought a pair of OOFOS recovery slides. I'm wearing them now. They're very soft, roomy, they have a heel cup, & they have arch support (but, I have perfectly flat feet Lol). I thought a pair of Skechers sandals would be soft enough for when I come in from working in the yard, but the ones I chose hurt.

I ordered another pair of recovery slides in another brand this week & am waiting to receive them. I'm hoping there's less of an arch support in them.

I like the soft support in recovery shoes. I wish all shoes had it.

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Tori3569 — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 16:55:06 GMT

@Desert Lily wrote:
Recovery shoes are no longer marketed just for runners or other athletes. Feet ache for all kinds of reasons; standing at work, working in the yard, standing on a hard floor while cooking in the kitchen, etc.

Last week, I bought a pair of OOFOS recovery slides. I'm wearing them now. They're very soft, roomy, they have a heel cup, & they have arch support (but, I have perfectly flat feet Lol). I thought a pair of Skechers sandals would be soft enough for when I come in from working in the yard, but the ones I chose hurt.

I ordered another pair of recovery slides in another brand this week & am waiting to receive them. I'm hoping there's less of an arch support in them.

I like the soft support in recovery shoes. I wish all shoes had it.

I have a pair of oofos that I bought 2 years ago and they're great. I've worn them for 2 years and they barely look used. My only complaint is that I have to be extra careful when I wear them in my yard. I was watering plants one time and got my feet wet and almost killed myself slipping and sliding all over the place. My dogs were very amused. 😀

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I am still oxox — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 19:23:20 GMT

@Tori3569

@Tori3569 wrote:
@Desert Lily wrote:
Recovery shoes are no longer marketed just for runners or other athletes. Feet ache for all kinds of reasons; standing at work, working in the yard, standing on a hard floor while cooking in the kitchen, etc.

Last week, I bought a pair of OOFOS recovery slides. I'm wearing them now. They're very soft, roomy, they have a heel cup, & they have arch support (but, I have perfectly flat feet Lol). I thought a pair of Skechers sandals would be soft enough for when I come in from working in the yard, but the ones I chose hurt.

I ordered another pair of recovery slides in another brand this week & am waiting to receive them. I'm hoping there's less of an arch support in them.

I like the soft support in recovery shoes. I wish all shoes had it.
I have a pair of oofos that I bought 2 years ago and they're great. I've worn them for 2 years and they barely look used. My only complaint is that I have to be extra careful when I wear them in my yard. I was watering plants one time and got my feet wet and almost killed myself slipping and sliding all over the place. My dogs were very amused. 😀

That is what scares me

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Tori3569 — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:48:49 GMT

@I am still oxox wrote:
@Tori3569
@Tori3569 wrote:
@Desert Lily wrote:
Recovery shoes are no longer marketed just for runners or other athletes. Feet ache for all kinds of reasons; standing at work, working in the yard, standing on a hard floor while cooking in the kitchen, etc.

Last week, I bought a pair of OOFOS recovery slides. I'm wearing them now. They're very soft, roomy, they have a heel cup, & they have arch support (but, I have perfectly flat feet Lol). I thought a pair of Skechers sandals would be soft enough for when I come in from working in the yard, but the ones I chose hurt.

I ordered another pair of recovery slides in another brand this week & am waiting to receive them. I'm hoping there's less of an arch support in them.

I like the soft support in recovery shoes. I wish all shoes had it.
I have a pair of oofos that I bought 2 years ago and they're great. I've worn them for 2 years and they barely look used. My only complaint is that I have to be extra careful when I wear them in my yard. I was watering plants one time and got my feet wet and almost killed myself slipping and sliding all over the place. My dogs were very amused. 😀
That is what scares me

Yes, I will never let them get wet again.

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bells4me — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 17:08:44 GMT

I purchased the Revitalign (Spenco) recovery shoes and am very happy. So comfortable I wear them daily. They help my arthritis in my knee. Not the most beautiful but I don't care they are so comfortable. They resemble crocs but have support and I like my toes covered.

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AuntMame — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 06:33:08 GMT

I bought a pair of plastic $14 flip-flops that were marketed as "recovery slides." The web site showed all sorts of athletes ebulliently wearing them after marathons and bike races. But they were just, you know, cheap flip-flops! I think the term is just a social-media marketing thing. They want to make the shoes sound as if they're good for your feet. But in the end they're just, you know, plastic flip-flops.

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faeriemoon — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 15:17:10 GMT

@amyb wrote:

@amyb I have these and find them to be very comfortable. However, last year I took a chance on Cushionaire and like them even better. They call it a recovery thong, but I don't know if it's just a selling point these days to use the word "recovery" to sell rubber shoes.

This thong style fits true to size. I have tried other styles that ran very large.

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ALRATIBA — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 19:36:30 GMT

When I saw them on QVC, I wondered about the other shoes that QVC sells.

Which one of those brands need a "recovery shoe" after wearing?

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Kathyfobo — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 18:05:21 GMT

Mostly used by athletes for years. When they take off their cleats, running shoes or sport shoes, they slip into recovery shoes. Great for giving your feet a break. Now it seems they are all over and like many other things regular people do not need.

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faeriemoon — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 18:26:20 GMT

@Kathyfobo wrote:
Mostly used by athletes for years. When they take off their cleats, running shoes or sport shoes, they slip into recovery shoes. Great for giving your feet a break. Now it seems they are all over and like many other things regular people do not need.

Regular people need to give their feet a break too. I agree calling them "recovery shoes" just because your feet hurt is sort of stupid. Perhaps the non-athlete can call them comfort sandals.

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Linda0215 — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 16:28:54 GMT

I've suffered from achy feet my whole life. A few years ago I heard about recovery sandals and tried a pair from Oofos. When i tried them on, i swear, i felt like they were the answer to my prayers. The only thing i can equate them to is it's like walking on giant marshmallows. I have several pairs now that i switch on and off with. I wear them around the house and I wouldn't be without them. My feet really do recover after a long day. Don't know knock it if you haven't tried it.