Disclaimer: I received a pair of OOFOS OOriginal Sport Geo Orange recovery sandals to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews!
Running intersects with rest and recovery more than we might think. Recovery is a very important part of success. As a run-streaker, I might be a little more vulnerable to injuries than those who might take full rest days. I was VERY excited to test the Oofos: my other sandals and flip-flops have flopped into disrepair due to overuse. I’ve heard great things about these sandals but had never tried them until now. I tested the sandals daily, wearing them several times a day, sometimes for extended periods of time.
During the test, I noticed a few things. First, they are extremely comfortable. I could not believe how gentle they feel on my feet. Sometimes I don’t even seem to notice I am wearing something on my feet. It really feels like walking on clouds in the sky: very light and easy.
Very quickly, I learned that my feet strongly preferred the Oofos over many of my other sandals, flip-flops, and even some of my running shoes that I might otherwise wear. Forget slippers. Just give my Oofos. They do feel like slippers in a way (with the added toe separators) with a gentle touch.
Lately, I’ve been struggling with a glute/hamstring problem/injury on one leg. In the past few weeks of testing Oofos, I’ve noticed my spring in my step is coming back. My pain is less. My energy and speed is increasing. And I think it’s largely due to the Oofos as I haven’t changed anything else. My Epsom salt bath routine wasn’t resolving the pain/injury. But Oofos has. That’s remarkable because this injury goes back to April before my half-marathon I ran in Lincoln in May.
I tested Oofos on days with varying heat/humidity (some very hot/humid days), some rainy days and even took them to the lake to slip on after a run. These perform very well in all weather conditions. And they are easy to clean. I got a little mud on them at the lake but it rinsed off very easily at home.
Did you know that Oofos has been around for 7 years? Word of mouth is spreading their positive reviews throughout the running community. The Oofos founders were at Reebok previously when Reebok was a start-up, the founder was a foam chemist. The company was started with recovery in mind.
Some points to keep in mind when considering trying these shoes:
1. Studies prove that Oofos are easier to walk in than other recovery shoes on the market. Oofos footwear absorbs 37% more shock than standard footwear.
2. The reason why Oofos helps is that it uses less ankle energy power. This makes your feet stronger. (It’s a more natural feel.)
3. Breast Cancer: donates $10 for each Project Pink pair sold.
4. 3% of all sales on shoes going to Project Pink, breast cancer research. Just on Oofos.com sales.
Also, I noticed that when I wore the Oofos before running, it seemed to help my feet feel more relaxed and stronger. After running, wearing Oofos, it had a similar effect, almost like placing your feet in sleep (“relax”) mode. Yes, you can walk in them, run errands in them (e.g., shopping at Costco), elevate your feet with them.
Sometimes I wore them without socks and sometimes with socks: both running socks and toesocks. I noticed positive benefits wearing the sandals with and without socks. Without socks gives you a little bit more natural feel but with thin socks it’s pretty close in experience to wearing them with bare feet. I didn’t notice any discomfort in wearing these at all. Quite the contrary. I find that I can’t seem to take the Oofos off unless I absolutely have to do so.
Yes I can feel the OO~
WOW these are wonderful!!! sensation~
you will tOO if you try them. I would urge you to try them sOOn.
I highly recommend these as my top recommendation in recovery sandals. In one word, these are magnificent! I’ve never worn or tested any sandals quite like this and these are now my new-found favorite. Remember healthy feet are happy feet. Prevent problems and help your feet heal and recover faster. Try OOFOS and win!
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