I take rest and recuperation very seriously. In fact, I have a whole closet filled to the brim with recovery products like leg compression boots, sleep trackers and muscle stimulators to help my body heal and feel as good as possible. However, I’ve never cared much about recovery sandals, despite testing numerous pairs. It seemed like every style out there featured the same impact-absorbing, super-plush design that felt good while on, but never resulted in long-lasting relief. My mind didn’t change until I tried the Pushpül Flex 3 Recovery Slides.

I originally began testing the Pushpül Flex 3 Recovery Slides as part of our inaugural CNN Underscored Innovation Awards. Our team of testers (myself included) was immediately impressed with the impactful design, which features a first-of-its-kind pressure ball that activates surrounding muscles and boosts blood flow with every step. Now, about eight months after I started wearing the slides, I still slip into them daily. Here’s why these recovery shoes should be part of your wellness routine too.

Pushpül Flex 3 Recovery Slides

Made from a blend of ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) foam and rubber, the Pushpül slides look simple in appearance, but boast numerous stability- and recovery-enhancing features that have helped my feet heal after marathons, gym sessions and long days at work. They come in men’s sizes 5 to 14 and women’s sizes 6.5 to 15.5.