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 was a barefoot walker in my house. Never wore shoes. And then I developed a foot injury and was told I shouldn't be walking barefoot ever. I have a tear in the plantar plate of my second toe, joint effusion, and mild tenosynovitis. Walking was painful. It got to the point where I started limping. Surgery was recommended to fix it. So I bought these to walk around the house in. Honestly I think they were the main source of allowing my foot to heal. I do also have prescription custom orthotics now for my leave-the-house shoes, but these sandals are what I wear the majority of the time since I work from home. I've been wearing them for 2.5 months. This is actually a second pair I purchased. I no longer have foot pain. I have no foot pain at all when I'm wearing these. I have no foot pain when I walk barefoot - which is usually just walking from the bedroom to the shower or bathroom in the night. I have more foot pain wearing my prescription orthotics than I do wearing these sandals. These sandals saved me from needing surgery, because I was on the verge of having that done. These sandals and the prescription orthotics were the last attempt to fix the pain before the surgical solution. I'll always have the torn plantar plate unless at some point I do get surgery. Until then, I'll be wearing these sandals to put that off as long as possible. So a few things about the sandal itself. They're some kind of foam. I can't wear them without socks because my skin sticks to them and it feels awful. I have to wear wool socks because non-wool socks get smelly fast. The one time I wore something else, the sandals and the socks stunk by the end of the day. I'm not a smelly foot person so it was absolutely these sandals as the cause. I think whatever these sandals are made of help to contain the bacteria that makes feet smell. Wool socks are very good at preventing this. The sandals are HOT. The first pair I purchased was in August. I'm very much a person who feels the temperature of my feet. If my feet are hot, I'm hot. If my feet are cold, I'm cold. Well, hot feet in August is not fun. I ended up exchanging them for a larger size and that helped a lot. That let my feet breathe a bit. I wear a size 10 in women’s shoes. I'm wearing a size 12 in these. They are absolutely too big. There's about an inch of space in front of my toes and behind my heel. Despite this, I don't trip around the house because they're too big. They work great. And they don't feel so tight wearing socks which allows my feet to stay cooler. Now that's it's nearly winter, I'm doubling up on socks because despite the warmth they have in summer, my exposed toes are too cold for the winter. So I need more room for that. They're too big, but they work well for me. And as you wear them they squish down a bit so they become bigger inside. I'm wearing the older pair with two pairs of socks and I wear the newer pair with one pair of socks. You can throw them in the washing machine to wash them. Which I've done a few times. I've also hand washed them. But honestly, the washing machine works great, so there's no need to take the time to hand wash. They're expensive, in my opinion, but considering they saved me from surgery, they're worth it.

These OOahh Recovery Slides are not just sandals — they’re rehabilitation for your feet. The first time I stepped into them after a long day, it felt like my arches exhaled. The cushioning is soft but supportive, not that flimsy foam that flattens out after a week. There’s real structure here. You can feel the arch support doing its job without being aggressive. They’re perfect after workouts, long days on your feet, or just padding around the house. I’ve even caught myself choosing these over regular slides because they’re simply more comfortable. That slightly rocker-shaped sole helps take pressure off tired feet, and once you notice it, you won’t want to go back. They’re lightweight, durable, and easy to slip on and off. Simple design, serious comfort. If your feet work hard, these are a well-earned reward.

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.

Exactly as pictured. I have plantar fasciitis in both feet and these give me so much relief. There is a perfect balance of arch support. I like these a lot better than the more expensive brands. True to size. I am a size 10 woman's and they fit perfectly. It took about a day or two to break them in.

My wife's on her second or third pair of these now and they've been a lifesaver for her plantar fasciitis. She can't really go barefoot around the house without her feet hurting, so she basically lives in these slides. The cushioning is seriously soft - way more than regular flip flops - and they seem to take pressure off the right spots. She wears them constantly indoors and they've held up pretty well considering the use they get. Only minor thing is they do have a bit of a weird arch support feel at first, took her a day or two to get used to it. But after that she says they're super comfortable and really help with the foot pain. If you've got plantar fasciitis or just sore feet in general, definitely worth trying. The price is kinda high for slides but she thinks they're worth it.

The fit and feeling is great. Absolutely comfortable BUT....Be carefull with wet feet, like washing a car or walking on soft sand or rocks on a beach. They become extremely slippery with the foot slipping sideways out of the Slide. I have fallen several times washing my vehicles and on sleps assending from the beach. Wearing socks may help...but that kind of defeats the purpose of casual footwear. I surrendered them to household wear only. To bad, beause as said previously, they are comfortable enough to wear almost anywhere casual.

So comfortable and supportive!!