The 10 Best Recovery Slides and Shoes for Men & Women

We outdoorists pour untold hours and amounts of energy into finding the perfect fitting footwear required to address each and every one of our ever expanding list of hobbies, be it hiking, running, climbing, cycling, and so on. But when the day’s over, most give little thought to what our foot slides into next–so long as it’s cozy.

In recent years that's begun to change, thanks to the advent of recovery footwear, designed specifically for athletes and those on their feet all day to stimulate muscle recovery and thwart fatigue. We’re not podiatrists, but experience tells us that the love you show your tired feet will be repaid tenfold the next day as you put them through the wringer once again.

To keep your dogs from barking, treat them feet right and consider a pair of recovery sandals or slides made with multiple layers of cushioning foam, arch support, and ideally, a heavy dose of style. There’s nothing wrong with rocking a pair of Adidas slides or Birkenstock Arizona’s, but these purpose-built shoes go the extra mile to stimulate active recovery.

Whether worn on the drive home after a long day of skiing or hiking, or simply with a thick pair of socks on a bodega run, the following top ten picks for best recovery slides for men and women will provide your feet with the support and comfort they deserve.

[Ed Note: If you’re just trying to keep your feet cozy and warm, check out our top picks for the best aprés slippers.]

10 Best Recovery Slides and Sandals for After-Sport and Post-Workout Wear

HOKA ORA Recovery Slide 3

Sitting atop the throne of cush is HOKA ONE ONE (pronounced oh-nay oh-nay, sorry). It comes as no surprise that their ORA Recovery Slide 3 are graced with the same supple and oversized midsoles that are found on their hiking, walking, and running shoes. The supportive midsoles usually seen on their other shoes has been swapped out for more lightweight materials, made specifically for post-run recovery in-mind. The smart grooves of the footbed are especially nice for keeping traction when worn with socks. Prefer the fit of a thong-equipped flip-flop? Check out the Ora Recovery Flip.

Women's Option: Unisex sizing
Price: $60 SHOP NOW

Merrell Hut Ultra Wrap

This remix of the trending Hydro Moc transforms the foam-body shoe into an active recovery slide sandal with loads of soft, supportive foam to promote stylish foot health. Adjustable buckled webbing straps help manage blood flow on fatigued feet following a trail run or hike, while a mesh upper keeps it breezy.

Women’s Option: Yes
Price: $80 SHOP NOW

Keen Yogui

There’s no shortage of cheap foam sandal options out there, but few turn heads quite like the Keen Yogui, a perennial favorite in Japan. Cranking up the dial on both style and comfort, this option features an injection-molded EVA foam upper (with protected toe) and rubber outsole that’s rumored to be considerably more durable than the lightweight sandal named after a large semiaquatic reptile.

Women's Option: YES.
Price: $75 SHOP NOW

Chaco Chillos Slide

Chaco has been churning out adventure-ready footwear for years. The Classic Z Sandal is a dirtbag staple. The new Chillos Slide is soon to be too. Lined with Chaco’s own Luvseat footbed made from EVA foam, styled with the company’s signature adjustable strap, and available in a range of colors, these minimalist slip-ons are an easy choice for everyone house shoes, aprés hike sandals, and the like.

Women's Option: YES
Price: $50 SHOP NOW

Huckberry x Danner Shelter Cove

A dose of duck camo makes just about everything better, and this collab recovery slide between lifestyle retailer Huckberry and Portland bookmakers Danner is no exception. The lightweight EVA material makes for superbly comfortable wear and a Vibram sole provides a level of traction not usually found in any sport slide or recovery shoe we’ve come across. Track down a pair before the limited release fades into the treeline. For an open-toe option that's more adventure ready, check out the new Danner Joseph Sandals.

Women’s Option: Yes (standard colors)
Price: $110 SHOP NOW

Salomon RX Slide 3.0

Gorpcore footwear GOAT Salomon makes some of the best running shoes for the road and trail. With the RX Moc 3.0, they’ve created a recovery clog with a meshy upper reminiscent of a water shoe. Cushioning comes by way of a lightweight EVA foam sole unit with a cork insole to ease foot pain and blisters. Size up for a sock-friendly roomy fit if you want to go that route! Also available as pair of recovery shoes in the RX Moc 3.0 ($100).

Women's Option: Unisex sizing
Price: $100 SHOP NOW

PR Soles Recovery Slide

The PR Soles line from running soft goods company Gone For A Run utilizes their proprietary ACUPOINT footbed reminiscent of our favorite OG eggshell sleeping pads. The footbed of the adjustable slide is said to massage the foot during wear, and in turn improve circulation, which in turn refreshes both the legs and feet. Just say no to plantar fasciitis!

Women's Option: UNISEX
Price: $45 SHOP NOW

Columbia Thrive Revive Slide Sandal

This wavy one-piece recovery slide simulates the look of a trail runner at the sole with respectable levels of grip, thanks to an array of hexagonal lugs. The hexagons appear once again on the textured footbed to massage and cradle fatigued feet. Take note of the slide’s roomy fit, and size down as needed since the simple design lacks adjustability.

Women’s Option: Yes
Price: $41-50 SHOP NOW

Crocs Mellow Slide

The original king of the one-piece EVA foam clog introduces this marshmallow-looking slide, perfect for both sore, weary feet and lovers of cloud-like comfort. The slide’s squishy foam may be less supportive than more serious after-sport designs, so consider a more purposeful recovery flip flop or shoe if that’s truly what you need.

Women’s Option: Unisex sizing
Price: $50 SHOP NOW

Kane Revive

The initial offering from sustainable newcomers Kane Footwear is an aerated active recovery shoe made from a combination of renewable materials—including sugarcane, a low-carbon renewable biofuel processed near where it’s harvested in Brazil’s Rio Grande Do Sul region—created by an untold footwear designer formerly of Crocs, Under Armour, and Nike. Learn more about the brand and shoes in our Kane brand piece.

Women's Option: Unisex sizing
Price: $75 SHOP NOW