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After a hard effort, like a workout or a race, recovery is key. The sooner you can recover, the quicker you can be right back at it. Those days when your body feels a bit beat up—your feet are swollen, you have minor blisters, and your muscles are inflamed from the strain of your run—are when a supportive sandal or light, breathable shoe can help with comfort.
But you might be wondering, after buying a nice pair of running shoes, are recovery sandals another must-purchase for runners?
“Recovery sandals are definitely much better than slipping into your run-of-the-mill flip-flop,” says Dr. Priya Parthasarathy a member podiatrist and spokesperson for the American Podiatric Medical Association. “They usually provide more cushion and support than a regular sandal.” There is some research, often put out by shoe brands, that show that recovery sandals reduce some…
