I'm a Slacker with a running problem, wait, maybe that's backwards
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Ok, so I have weird feet. I love the idea of flip flops but can never find a pair that I really like and I’ve tried options that range from 97¢ to $80. I actually still have that cheap pair and my mother has the expensive pair. 😛 When I had the opportunity to try Oofos, I thought sure why not? Plus at that point, I was deep into the pre marathon crazies and was only wearing flats, socks with running shoes or socks with Vans. My toes just wanted to be free!!!
They arrived the Friday before I left for the marathon. What a tease!! I put them on for like 5 seconds before packing them in my travel bag. I put them on right after my post marathon shower. Bliss. I felt bad for Ashley- I left the hotel wearing hot pink cut off compression socks, a maxi skirt and my shiny new Oofos. #stylefordays
I’ve barely taken them off since. Seriously, I live in them. I wear them post run, I wear them on my commute to work, I wear them running errands, I’ve worn them to the beach. I’ve worn them with running clothes and normal clothes and I think they go nicely with all of my dresses. Pinstripes and Oofos? Why not? No I don’t have a picture. 😛 My mother has mentioned that she wants to steal them from me but she can’t because every time she sees me they are on my feet. 😃
Ok, so here’s the technical info-
So pros and cons-
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Yes, they are very sporty looking- depending on the person, that could be a pro or con so I will leave that up to you.
What’s your go to comfort shoe? Sandals or shoes?
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I could live either barefoot or with flip flops…have not tried recovery sandals because most of them are $$$ but a small part of me wants to buy some just to see if there’s a difference or it’s all in my head! Great post! Have a great weekend!
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They can be pricey. These range from 45-60. Not as bad as some others- that $80 pair was just normal looking sandals that claimed arch support. Yeah, I regretted that purchase. Have a great weekend!
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You have been wearing them all over the place – so good to find some flip flops that don’t make your back or hips hurt – that little shock absorption and support goes a long way!
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I think I would live in them if I could. I used to get pains in the backs of my knees with other flip flops but luckily not with these!
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