Our feet work hard, so it’s only fair to give them proper recovery time.
These slides will help you do just that.
Enter the shoes guaranteed to make you emit a few oohs and ahhsAKA recovery slides.
Thomas Lim is the culinary director for the WIsh You Were Here Group.
Sounds pretty darn good, right?
Ready, set, recover!
double board-certified podiatrist atThe Schottenstein Centerin Miami
Here are a few tips on how to choose the best recovery slides.
Hillary Brenner, DPM, agrees that arch support is important when selecting a pair of recovery slides.
Arch support helps promote proper skeletal alignment, she says.
Fit
You know what feels awful?
Shoes that dont fit correctly.
Lim notes that many people may not realize that the width of their recovery slides is off.
Materials
There are a couple materials that podiatrists recommend when choosing a pair of recovery slides.
Brenner advises choosing slides made from EVA or polyurethane.
When it comes to the straps, no detail is too small, either.
double board-certified podiatrist atThe Schottenstein Centerin Miami
Mesh is a popular material for straps because it allows for breathability, Schottenstein says.
It is accommodating to the foot, which is helpful with swelling or after exercise.
Good news: You dont have to, thanks to these recovery slides that are less than $20.
They also have non-slip outsoles, so theyre great for walking on wood floors or running errands.
They boast an orthotic grade footbed, she says, also pointing to their supportive EVA construction and arches.
They also have adjustable straps, so you’re free to ensure they fit your foot perfectly.
Its machine washable, too, which the brand says cuts down on odor.
(No one likes stinky feet.)
They combine fashion and function, Schottenstein says.
(Cut to me sporting these during my nextDisneylandtrip.)
I hate to tell you this but, well, dont.
Barefoot walking can be a source of pain for many people,Dr.
Anne Sharkey, DPM, a podiatrist at the North Austin Foot & Ankle Institute,previously told Well+Good.
But my love bears repeating, since theyve become my go-to house slippers for the warm summer months.
That would be a resounding yes.
(Shhh, dont tell the style police.)
Theyre crafted with plush dual-density foam footbeds and wide, cushioned straps.
Not to mention theyre stylish enough to wear straight from the studio to brunch.
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