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OOFOS: Comfort and Recovery

posted by gumptiongear April 2, 2013 0 comments

Keeping the body in optimum condition both before and after a workout is critical to pushing farther and faster, and that means making a conscious effort to make take recovery more seriously.  While it’s true that advances in design and technology have made your hiking and ski boots, climbing and running shoes more comfortable, at the end of the day they are built for performance, not comfort.  After pouring every ounce of yourself into a training session or race, what you need is footwear that will help rest your beat up feet and recover right up until the next go around.  OOFOS footwear is designed to provide instant comfort and support to help reduce fatigue, restore vigor and speed along your recovery.

On Recovery…
Athletic recovery has long been recognized as an integral part of training and competition by allowing the body time to repair and strengthen itself.  Similarly, the idea behind recovery footwear is to provide a comfortable, supportive shoe that you can slip on after a training session to help your aching feet and body relax.  OOFOS sent out some of their flips and slides so that some of our runners and hikers could experience first hand the difference a quality pair of recovery shoes can make.

On Performance & Design…
Let’s get one thing straight from the onset.  These aren’t your traditional dime-store foam flips.  For athletes and outdoor enthusiasts who like a bit of supportive cush as part of their post activity routine, OOFOS offers a welcome home to rest your tired and weary dogs.

The idea behind OOFOS was to provide recovery footwear that doesn’t just provide premium support and comfort, but also aids as a tool in recovery and rejuvenation by offering inherent comfort and ergonomic benefits.  OOfoam, absorbs 37 percent more impact than EVA which means they soak up shock and lessen foot strain.

The OOfoam design does not mold to the foot, but instead offers a soft and supportive fit that requires zero break in period.  Simply slip them on and allow your feet to strengthen, stretch and renew for their next performance.  Our team also found OOFOS to provide plenty of support in the arch which not only supports the foot, but helps provide a gentle stretch in the calf which is great for post-run recovery, or for anyone who spends extended periods of time on their feet.

If you’re like us, you may be hesitant to slip on any sandal made of synthetic or foam material, particularly if the toe post is synthetic.  Unlike flips with rubber straps and toe posts, the OOFOS sandals never chafe, never rub skin raw.  Instead our feet have simply been rewarded with instant comfort from moment one to one hundred.

Available in a virtual rainbow of color options as well as flip, slide and clog styles you’ll be able to find the right OOFOS kicks to fit your own style.  But with something this comfortable and supportive, we were curious about the level of durability.  There’s a lifetime of races and workouts ahead of you, so can you depend up your OOFOS to last?

Thus far our experience with OOFOS has provided a resounding YES to that question.  The level of positive compression in the foam makes OOFOS an extremely durable product that can maintain its design and support benefits for the long haul.  Even more impressive is that OOFOS are machine washable.  Wear them hard, get them dirty and then toss them in the wash on cold and they are as good as new.

Bottom Line…
The body was designed to move, be active and explore.  Of course all that exploration and movement puts a strain on your body.  So take some time to check out OOFOS, your feet will thank you.

*Gumption Gear Review received the product samples featured in this review from OOFOS.  The items featured were provided solely in exchange for testing the products and providing our honest views and opinions.  We received no other form of compensation for this or any related review.