When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreSally Kaplan/Business InsiderThere's so much about my pregnancy that has been absolutely magical, but the sore feet thing is not one of them. The last time my feet were as tired as they are right now, I did 20,000 steps at Disney World — and I'm currently working from home on the couch.I thought the answer was just wearing supportive shoes when I left the house, but I've realized I really need to be wearing them inside the house, too. My solution isn't the cutest, but it is the comfiest, and it comes in the form of these $40 Crocs recovery sandals.You don't have to be pregnant to love them. In fact, I stole these from my partner who used to wear them after the gym. They're designed as recovery shoes for post-workouts, but they're also blessedly comfy for anyone with tired feet.The slides are incredibly squishy and feel like walking on bouncy clouds.Sally Kaplan/Business InsiderThe foam that forms the footbed is thick and yielding, but firm enough that you can still walk in them comfortably. I'm able to walk around the house, take neighborhood walks, and stand for long periods in the kitchen.Plus, the Mellow Recovery Slides have great arch support and a generous width, and I can literally feel my feet breathe a sigh of relief every time I put them on.They might not be the most stylish, but you can still get away with running errands in them.Sally Kaplan/Business InsiderI have the "Bone" colored pair, but the style also comes in a bunch of other neutral colors like olive, navy, black, and a few more. The design is completely unisex, so they're available in both men's and women's sizing.The flexibility and marshmallow squishiness are the highlights, but you need to be careful with sizing.Sally Kaplan/Business InsiderThe Mellow Recovery Slides are pretty bulky and they only come in whole sizes, so you should definitely size down if you're usually a half size. I'm typically a women's size 8 and my spouse is an 8.5, but we can both fit into the size 8 pair. They even give me a little extra wiggle room when my feet are more swollen. If I weren't pregnant, I might actually opt for the size 7 instead.Reviewers seem to agree that they run large, with many people recommending sizing down even if you wear a whole size. I do think it depends on your situation, though. If your feet swell a lot after workouts (or if you're pregnant), then opt for your true whole size for extra wiggle room. If you don't deal with swelling or you have narrower feet, I'd recommend sizing down.The reviews on Crocs' website are overwhelmingly positive. The biggest complaints seem to be about sizing and durability, but there's a catch with that issue.44% of reviewers said the shoes run large, and 14% question the durability.Sally Kaplan/Business InsiderThis pair gets high ratings for comfort (70% of people said they were "very comfortable" and 21% said they were "comfortable"), and the feedback about sizing is consistent with my own experience. But the durability element requires some investigating.Something I've learned about Crocs over the years is that leaving them outside or in direct sunlight can cause them to shrink, tear, or deteriorate more quickly. These shoes may not last forever with heavy wear, but I'm often skeptical of reviews citing durability issues, since not everyone realizes how severely intense heat and UV exposure can damage the material.My spouse has worn this pair for more than a year, and I've used it throughout the past six months of my pregnancy without any durability issues.The bottom line? These recovery slides are great for anyone with tired feet.Sally Kaplan/Business InsiderIf you want to feel like you're walking on marshmallows, all I can say is: buy these shoes. They're comfortable and flexible, easy to walk in, and great as a house shoe or a post-gym recovery shoe. The sizing is a little tricky, but if you get it right, you'll be living in this pair.Read the original article on Business Insider
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