Before I get into my review, I'm just going to put this out there: To anyone who currently wears Orthaheels (particularly the Wave style), ditch those puppies & get a pair of these! Those raised circles they put on their foot beds appear to have no actual beneficial purpose- all they did for me was to rub painful calluses on the ends of my toes (I know, right-?) and other areas on bottoms of feet. And yet, they had the best arch support I could find in a flip flop- at that time, anyway.
And then I saw a blurb for these in my local newspaper, searched Amazon, found them, ordered, and- SOOO glad I did!!!
When these arrived, I opened the box/bag (minimal odor that dissipated in just a few minutes), took off the Orthaheel Waves I was wearing, and put these on: it was literally like stepping from concrete onto the cushiest thing you could ever find! No way ANY of the Orthaheels I own (including the dressier sandals with leather foot beds) were ever this comfortable - and definitely not this inexpensive! (sorry Orthaheel- maybe nix those raised foot bed circles & lower your prices, yeah?)
I received these on May 29, & they've been on my feet all day every day since.
The Oofos have superior arch support that extends under the metatarsal area- a part sorely in need of arch support and yet usually overlooked by flip flop/sandal designers (ok, at least the ones I'm familiar with...). That alone makes them worth getting.
And, if you've already been wearing Orthaheels every day, you should pretty much be able to just put these on & go with minimal getting used to. Tho if that metatarsal arch is something new for you, maybe break into them gradually if you need to. Your feet will guide you
Something to keep in mind: Because the deep heel augments the arch, if your feet tend to supinate (roll out), you might find yourself more easily walking on the "outside" edge of these, thus wearing down the outside heel faster. I don't have a problem with pronation, & I find that if I'm not walking purposefully with my foot landing centered over the heel, my feet will want to roll outward. Just needs some mindfulness -well, for me anyway.
I rated the width as "somewhat narrow" only because the fit is a bit tight across the top of my foot where the foot strap meets the toe bit across the top of my feet. Because these are made as a unit, ( just like they look in the photos) with the strap & toe bit actually molded in as part of the shoe, there isn't as much give in that area as there tends to be with most flip flops where the toe & strap are separate entities attached to the foot bed/sole (classic flip flop design). From my observation, it's these strap/toe attachments that provide the most give in a flip flop, which means they also tend to be the causal points for over-stretching & making the fit too loose & extra-floppy.
The material these are made from has a somewhat sticky quality to it in the sense that they seem to want to adhere to the feet, which seems to me to be another factor in the tightness of the fit at the toe bit strap: they "stick" to the tops of my feet- which is great as far as keeping them from trying to fall off as I walk, but not so great when I've been sitting a bit & my feet swell a little. That in particular is when they fit too tightly.
After wearing these all day every day for the past wks, I haven't noticed a substantial amount of stretching happening in that area just from walking. What I did notice tho is that driving seems to cause some stretching at the sides where the cross straps meet the foot bed, which does seem to affect the way they fit. How did I arrive at this conclusion? Because I drive an automatic, so I use only my right foot to drive- and it's the right Oofo that has loosened & not the left. After driving with my Oofos on a couple of times & feeling the right one getting too loose, I started wearing a sock on that foot when I drive. No further loosening of that shoe has occurred. (My observation: driving is a significant cause of excessive stretching in most flip flops- especially if you drive a clutch: wear driving mocs or socks when driving, see for yourself).
Another reviewer mentioned theirs had stretched out too much & now fit too loosely. Maybe this is the cause-?
This sticky texture also seems to make them dirt magnets. My (light-colored) kitchen floor is a testament to this- seems it's always so much dirtier lately, what with me going outside & back in, running water, walking on damp floor. The reviewer who thought the color was running on theirs: I got the mocha, & sure enough, when I'm wiping the dirt off of them, it's almost the same color as the shoes & does indeed seem to be the shoe color washing off. I wash mine in the sink every night so they'll be clean the next day. This issue is not deterring me from wearing these, or from buying more in the future.
One more subject to address here is physics- as in, laws of. Doesn't matter how much any manufacturer says their shoe material is such that it does not compress over time- the more weight that those shoes have to carry around, the more (and faster) they will compress down (test subjects most likely being of "average" weight). Definitely affects the length of life one can expect from ANY shoes (I have found this out after having gained 50 pounds over the past 15 yrs- shoes just don't fit or last the same as when I weighed 120...) I will be better able to assess the degree of sole compression in my current Oofos after I buy a new 2nd pair in the near future.
Oh yeah- almost forgot.. If you have painful calluses from other shoes, I recommend removing or filing them down BEFORE wearing these- or any new shoes for that matter. The painful calluses I got from those Orthaheels initially stopped hurting as long as I was wearing my Oofos, but would then hurt even more when I wasn't wearing them. Got so bad I broke down & ordered some of those Dr. Scholl's callus remover pads (stay tuned for my review of those...;-). Anyways... once the callus situation was fixed (took a couple of wks), my comfort level increased significantly! Now I have no foot pain when not wearing Oofos as well as having no pain when wearing them. Works for me!
Happy travels!
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The StoryOur story begins with a team of performance footwear veterans, determined to create something better for the body. Athletic shoes propel through fast rebounding, high energy-return foams; so our founders first set out to find a new type of material that would absorb impact, rebound slowly and facilitate recovery after workouts or long days on your feet. |
The DesignThe result of our founders’ efforts is our proprietary OOfoam technology and a patented footbed that maximizes the foam’s properties. Today, these principles guide the design of all OOFOS styles:
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The TechnologyOOfoam Technology is the proprietary ingredient that makes OOFOS different from other “comfortable” footwear and elevates us to a scientifically proven recovery solution. When you “feel the OO,” that’s OOfoam - and it’s only from OOFOS. |
The Patented FootbedEvery pair of OOFOS is developed using the same patented footbed geometry. It enables more natural motion, cradles & supports the arch, and reduces stress on sore feet, knees & the back. No matter which style you choose, you get the perfect blend of soft & supportive as you move through your day. |
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| Description | The OOriginal design and revolutionary OOfoam recovery technology lays the groundwork for all future styles and models. | An evolution of the Ooriginal design - using the same footbed - the OOahh features an agile OOfoam strap for additional support and comfort. | Made with our patented OOfoam & footbed geometry, this sandal features a streamlined footbed that compliments every outfit, day or night. | Made with our patented OOfoam footbed, this versatile clog brings unmatched comfort into your everyday work or leisure routine. | Using two-piece molded construction to replicate our patented OOfoam footbed, our Fibreflex fabric offers a durable, yet breathable feel that perfectly molds to the foot. | Travel-ready, OOfoam footbed take on a new versatile, lightweight and flexible design. A secure fit for everything from creek crossings to global traveling. |
| Shoe Type | Sandal | Slide | Sandal | Clog | Low Shoe | Sandal |
| Available Colors | Black | Black | Black, Navy, White | Black | Black/Grey | Black |
| Sizing | Men’s 3-16 and Women’s 5-16 | Men’s 3-14 and Women’s 5-15 | Women’s 5-11 | Men’s 4-14 and Women’s 6-14 | Men’s 8-14 | Men’s 4-14 Women’s 6 -16 |
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Feel incredible, but durability is an issue
The Oofos sandals offer unparalleled comfort with their bouncy cushioning, making every step feel like walking on clouds. However, I have to address a significant flaw in their durability, particularly with the toe strap. Despite the hefty price tag of $60, both pairs I've owned experienced the same issue of the toe strap breaking within a short span. Disappointingly, my second pair didn't even last two months. While the comfort is exceptional, the lack of durability raises concerns about the overall value of these sandals. The shine in the shoes is from me trying to super glue them back together.
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I own the black and blush colors. So comfortable and restorative for my old lady feet. True to size for my size 7 wide feet. The only issue I have is I don't understand the price differences because of color when it's the same exact flip flop. In my humble opinion, I would buy one in each color if the prices were consistent, but I don't, because of this issue. Love the consistent Plain colors though because they don't limit what I can wear them with. Highly recommend to people who's priority is comfort.
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