What is a recovery shoe?

What is a recovery shoe? 

After a long run or any strenuous activity involving the muscles of the feet, recovery shoes provide a means of reducing stress on the feet and joints by offering excellent arch support and an unusual degree of cushioning.  Athletic trainers have long realized the best way to recover from a significant event, such as a long-distance run, is to reduce foot fatigue and pain by activity reduction, not elimination.  In other words, while it may seem logical to prop worn out feet up for hours after a hard workout, it’s better to keep the tired muscles of the feet moving.  Circulation is a key to foot recovery.  Shoes, such as Oofos, absorb impact, are lightweight, but most importantly provide excellent support and promote post-workout circulation. 

Consumers are finding these recovery shoes beneficial beyond just workouts because of the comfort and support.  While they may have been targeted for runners, people of all walks of life are finding the shoe irresistible and wearing them as their day-to day slide or flip flop.  Factory workers, hairdressers, nurses, pretty much anyone that stand on their feet most of the day, often suffer from foot fatigue, knee and back pain. 

After work, it makes sense to slip into a recovery shoe to reduce foot fatigue while also promoting circulation.  We have several recovery shoe options including HOKA and Oofos.  If you suffer from tired feet from ANY activity, do yourself a favor and try one of these out.  We guarantee your feet will thank you.