OOahh Recovery Slide - Women’s and Men’s

LONG, DETAILED REVIEW: I received my OoFos recovery slides 11 days ago and have only taken them off while sleeping (and part of one day as a test) because I LOVE THEM. My feet and knees started feeling better immediately. The arch support, the shock absorption and the rocker bottom that takes pressure off the heel are everything the company says. For reference, I wear a women’s size 10.5 with an average width. I have low arches, over pronate (ankles/feet roll to the inside), have plantar fasciitis and a painful heel from stepping on a sharp rock while running. I prefer a wide toe box so my toes can spread naturally. If the toe box isn’t wide it crams my big toe into the others and quickly becomes painful (I could see that turning into a hammer toe if not careful). The slides have a great toe box but, as everyone knows, wide toe boxes are not necessarily “pretty” in women’s shoes. Screw fashion; I need my feet to make a living and enjoy my life. I purchased a woman’s 11 which is fine for me but probably could have done the size 10. I’t’s ok, I’d rather that they be slightly big than a little too small. I will try to include photos if that helps people make their decisions. I already wear shoes with arch support from morning until night. I slip on shoes before getting out of bed and even wear swimmer’s sandals with arch support when I’m in the shower. Yes, that is how much foot pain I have. If I can’t be mobile I can’t work in my profession so I’ve gotta do what I can. I’ve tried rotating through different shoes while at work and for that reason I have 4 different pairs waiting on the floor at work at any given time. So the only real change I’ve made so far is that I’ve been wearing these OoFas slides instead of my regular shoes that also have good arch support. My foot pain had gotten so bad that when I get a new pair of shoes of the same brand and model that worked for me previously my feet hurt as if I’ve already worn the shoes out. I have spent at least $850 on shoes costing $80-125 during the last 1.5 year trying to find something that can handle the abuse my feet endure by working 12-14 hours a day on concrete. I’ve been wearing these slides at work whenever possible even though they aren’t really a professional style just because I needed something and needed it fast. Previous to this the plantar fasciitis has been so excruciating that I am hobbling on and off and I cannot endure any of my usual athletic activities. My whole body is affected including my knees, hips and low back. With these shoes the PF is markedly improved already. Unbelievable. As a test I slipped my newest, most comfy running shoes on briefly on each day, stood there and took a few steps. Each time I feel my feet and knees start hurting immediately so I put the slides back on. After 1 day of wearing the slides I felt the muscles in my low back were noticeably loosening up so there has been some popping and relief in that area too. It did take me about an hour of getting used to the arch support and lower heel. I could feel some stretching so I took it slow walking in them at first so I wouldn’t hurt myself. After that I became less focused on that and just enjoyed the shock absorption and arch support. I know the support and shock absorption of these slides will only hold up so long, like with most athletic shoes. I use a Fitbit and log about 200 miles per month (and that’s when I’m not very active due to all this pain I’ve had). If I remember correctly, most athletic shoes should be replaced every 300 miles (that’s about 6 weeks for me) because I wear athletic shoes all day long at work so they don’t last long. So I’d be happy if these slides held up a month wearing them everyday, all day. Most people probably don’t put in as many miles as I do. To some people it might seem like $50 is a waste but in all honesty I’d spend $50 a month to deal with a lot less pain and return to my normal more active lifestyle. When I bought these I was desperate for some relief ASAP. I feel like after a couple more weeks I may be able to wear other shoes for part of the day again. I’m waiting on some other shoes designed for PF and knee pain to arrive so I’ll continue wearing these slides from the moment I get out of bed until I hit the hay again. I’ll check back in later for an updated review. Some things mentioned in other reviews - I personally did not notice a chemical smell with my shoes and I’m sensitive to chemicals so I would notice. I’ve not had slippage toward the front of the shoe but I’ve been wearing black athletic ankle socks with them so it’s not as obvious that I’m wearing sandals at work. LOL Even with socks I’ve had no trouble at all sliding them on but my foot isn’t wide and I do not have a high instep. I generally wear average width shoes. It does take a bit to get used to the feel of less pressure on your heel while walking or standing if you’ve never had a shoe with some degree of a rocker sole and prominent arch support. The rocker is part of how they work to relieve pain. I’ve not noticed any significant wear on the bottom but I do wear them mostly indoors and I don’t drag my feet. Depending on your foot and joint issues they may or may not be the right shoe for you but if you are flat footed, have PF or other foot/knee/leg joint pain they are worth a try. If you experience supination (weight falls more on the outside) anything with this level of arch support and a heel drop may not be a good fit for you but it’s up to you to try. If you do a lot of lateral movements this slide might not support your heel enough during those lateral activities but that is expected...it is a slide and it’s marketed as a comfy shoe to get some relief after exercise and not for everyday wear. I know I’m not wearing mine as they were intended to be worn because I wear them all day but they are helping me so far so I’m going with it.

I've had a heck of a time finding comfortable shoes. 2 types of arthritis, among other foot issues. These slides are perfect!! When wearing these, I have NO PAIN OR ISSUES AT ALL. They are like walking on a cloud. Thank you ooFOS for making my life so much better!

Purchased these based on the recommendation of my podiatrist to help with my plantar fasciitis. I had been wearing some standard foam slippers/sandals around the house and orthotics in my outdoor shoe wear. However, these OOFOS are different from regular foam slippers, guess that is what the "Recovery" part means. They are much thicker, softer, and have a very long-high-soft arch support region. For me this had an immediate effect of not applying pressure to my inflamed arch, and these were part of the recipe that got my plantar fasciitis out of its inflammation cycle. The pain and irritation have ceased after a few days. These recovery slippers feel a little odd at first since the foam is so thick and soft, a bit less stability. I've been trying to avoid the cliche, but they are like walking on clouds. For me these have been fantastic and I highly recommend them.

I love my flip-flop style ooofos so much that I wanted a slide style pair to wear with socks in the winter. I use both for slippers at home. They massage morning feet and recover after-work feet. If you can stand the thong between your toes, the flip-flop style Oofos are THE BEST recovery sandals, hands down. But they obviously will not keep morning feet warm in the cold months. So, I bought these slide style hoping they would do the trick. Unfortunately, they are not as amazingly comfortable as the others and too tight to wear socks. I was going to exchanged for a larger pair but then they would be too long. So, since they are good quality and not uncomfortable (just fit a bit different), and I got them on sale, I kept them. I sometimes bring them along to work ( I’m an elementary teacher) as a mid day exchange for dress shoes. I gave these a 4 because they did not meet my particular expectations regarding socks and because they don’t out-rate their thong-style counterparts for true recovery comfort. They have good arch support for my high arches and very squishy! Easy to wear and the color is solid not applied as on the thong-style variety. Easy to walk in.

Bought to wear at home because of sesamoiditis. I can now walk pain free, even without a dancer's pad! Aside from that, these are very comfortable (though not the best looking slides), more so than the cloud slippers I have been wearing so far. Normally wear 8 - 8.5 and bought 8, fits nice and snug

I’m writing this the first day I’ve tried them on. They’re incredibly comfortable, sort of. They’re narrow and my feet feel crammed on the pinky toe side, enough that it significantly bothers me. I do not have wide feet. I am used to wearing “altra” brand trail shoes (with the wide toe box). I’m not sure if I’m going to be able to wear these long term. I’m going to try them for a few days and some longer walks and I’ll update my review. I’m wearing true to size - I’m a size 6, 6.5 is always too big for me (unless it’s trail running shoes - with those I wear a 6.5) and ordered a size 6. Also, all of the color choices are so ugly IMO. These (“nomad”) seemed the best of the available color choices, and the color is god awful in real life. Why can’t there be a light yellow, or a light orange, or a sea foam green, or a cream, or a warmer tan, or a grass green, or a pale blue, or a bright orange… Anyway. I got them for the function. So I’ll update on the fit as I wear them a bit more. *update* - after wearing around the house for only an hour and a half or so, I had to take them off. Caused red marks on my feet from being too tight (see photo), was painful. Again, I have never in my life worn a “wide” shoe. My feet are a standard width. It also aggravated the nerve injury I bought them to support (from the pressure of how tight they were), causing tingling for the rest of the day. I opted to return them, and I purchased a different brand similar shoe to try - and the other brand is much more comfortable/wearable (and wider) and has nicer colors too.

I have had a black pair of these for several years and loved them!! They got worn down to the point I was feeling everything I stepped on. I finally bought a new pair and am so happy I did! These shoes are so comfortable and I’m sure will last me another few years. They are soft, breathable, lightweight, and support my high arches. I decided to go with the Nomad color this time which is really pretty! It’s like a tan, maybe greige. I wear these shoes everywhere, including indoors so it’s great that they’re easy to clean if needed. Highly recommend.

Ok. The hype is real. Was recommended these slides by a physical therapist for my plantar fasciitis. I love them. Super comfortable, stay on your feet well and overall are a pleasure to wear.

I am so pleased with these as I was in such pain with plantur fasciitis it was difficult to walk . Now with these I find it easier and comfortable.

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Parfait, pour soulager les pieds après une course à pied!

Perfect for indoors and out in the garden or beach, and especially good after a run! Very supportive and cushioned.

These are great!! Really soft, cushioned and comfy AND they have good arch support too which is what I wanted. I have pain in one heel (could be plantar fasciitis) and always have bear feet when walking around the house. I wanted a flip flop style footwear that didn't use a thong style grip between your toes so I could slip on and off. I can also wear socks if its really chilly but most importantly I wanted some arch support to take the weight off my heel. These OOfos are ideal. The top of the shoe is made from material that is soft too which doesn't grab the hairs on the top of my foot so slide on and off easily. They don't make my feet sweaty either. Great value, highly recommended!! I will be buying another pair when these wear out!