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\n\nThere’s nothing better than taking off your shoes after wearing them for hours — actually there is: taking them off and putting on a pair of recovery shoes. Simply put, podiatrists say this specific type of footwear is designed to give your feet a break. They’re made with shock-absorbing materials that feel equal parts soft and supportive, allowing your feet to get rid of tension, aches and pains between activities. And when I say “activities,” I don’t just mean running, lifting weights, walking and playing sports — recovery shoes can benefit anyone on their feet all day who needs a little relief.
\n\nTo narrow down the absolute best recovery shoes on the market, the NBC Selected staff and I spent over a month testing almost 11 pairs to share our first-hand experiences with them. I also interviewed two podiatrists, gathering information about the most important features to look for while shopping and why you shouldn’t wear recovery shoes all day.
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Original source: https://www.nbcnews.com/health