I’m not sure if I’ve fully bought into the “recovery” footwear thing yet. But it must be said - some are more comfortable than others, and some certainly fit better than others. Enter the SUPERPLUSH S1 Slide from ROLL Recovery.
For me the most important aspect of a recovery shoe, is that when I’m done with my workout - either coming from outside or off the treadmill - I don’t track my sweaty feel all over the house.
That being said, I will throw out what I feel are a few important features:
Bloom Foam technology - sustainable, created with algae (!)
Cradle design - wraps around the edges of your feet
Gender-specific sizing (men’s 9.0 for me)
Orthofit arch/midfoot support
No trouble with sizing here - full sizes only, if you’re in between, go down a half size. My running shoe true-to-size is US 9.5, and these slides in 9.0 fit perfectly - either with or without socks.
(EDIT: Check out the updated S1 Slide, and the new SOLACE models. With the adjustability of the SOLACE models, I now recommend sizing UP, if in between sizes. Even in the non-adjustable S1, I’ve gotten used to the more comfortable sizing at a half size up)
They fit securely and hold on to my foot well when walking around. The feel underfoot is not mushy soft, I’d call it “comfortably supportive”. I like the subtle arch contouring (Orthofit) which is not overdone. It gives your foot muscles some freedom to spread out and relax.
I also like the cradle design which wraps around the edges of the foot. I’m never a big fan of having my feet teetering over the edges of sandals- especially if they’re in delicate condition after a long race!
Some may prefer a squishy feel underfoot for this type of footwear, but this one hits just right for me. A supportive and sustainable level of cushioning, no fuss, let your body do its recovery thing!
(EDIT: New models have removed the Roll Recovery wording from the top strap in favor of a smaller, more inconspicuous ROLL logo on the outside)
SUPERPLUSH S1 Slide from ROLL Recovery ($69)
Roll Recovery SUPERPLUSH slides were provided at no cost for test and review by ROLL Recovery via Verde PR. Please see my support page for disclaimers regarding my testing and review process.