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Posted on Jul 9th 2010 2:00PM by Kristen SeymourFiled Under: Fit Beauty, Fitness
The only thing that feels better than a nice, leisurely stretch after a super strenuous workout is taking off those constricting sneakers. Don't get me wrong -- I love the shoes I work out in. They're comfortable, durable, and they fit wonderfully. But, after 60 minutes of running, jumping, planking, kicking and whatever else I've done, I'm ready to free my toes.
Personally, I prefer to do this before I leave the gym, especially if I have any stops to make on the way home (and I always have stops to make). And since the grocery store frowns upon bare feet, that means I need some shoes, which are going to have to be open-toe because the absolute last thing I want to do at this point is put on another pair of trainers.
Sure, I could put on my regular casual sandals, but leather and sweat and dirt? Ew, no thanks. Havianas (as I've mentioned before) are a popular option. The rubber sole and straps mean your sweat is, well, no sweat, and for being rubber, they're really quite stylish, not to mention small and easy to stash in your gym bag.
But what if you want a little more out of your shoe? Say ... a massage? Back in high school, I had a pair of the adidas adissage slides (just like every other athlete in the late '90s). The little nubs (or pegs) are designed to gently massage your feet, but I always found I had to wear socks with them to avoid feeling like I was walking on a bed of nails. I love the idea, but it just never quite worked for me.
What does work for me is a shoe That's Fit was recently sent to test out: the OKA b. Malia flip flop ($35). The antimicrobial, waterproof sandal uses the principals of reflexology and ergonomics to provide an extra comfy fit, and the small massage beads offer a little stimulation to the bottom of the foot without causing any irritation or pain. And if you're worried about dirt, don't -- these are machine washable.
I love the flowery styles, but there are tons of choices available. You can opt for ribbons, jewels, bright colors, subdued neutrals, slides, thongs, heels and flats. There are even options for the guys!
OKA b. shoes are even recyclable -- you can send them in when you're done, and they'll be ground up and mixed in with virgin material to make a new pair.
If that gets your granola crunching (and it does mine!), check out these other environmentally-focused companies.
Personally, I prefer to do this before I leave the gym, especially if I have any stops to make on the way home (and I always have stops to make). And since the grocery store frowns upon bare feet, that means I need some shoes, which are going to have to be open-toe because the absolute last thing I want to do at this point is put on another pair of trainers.
Sure, I could put on my regular casual sandals, but leather and sweat and dirt? Ew, no thanks. Havianas (as I've mentioned before) are a popular option. The rubber sole and straps mean your sweat is, well, no sweat, and for being rubber, they're really quite stylish, not to mention small and easy to stash in your gym bag.
But what if you want a little more out of your shoe? Say ... a massage? Back in high school, I had a pair of the adidas adissage slides (just like every other athlete in the late '90s). The little nubs (or pegs) are designed to gently massage your feet, but I always found I had to wear socks with them to avoid feeling like I was walking on a bed of nails. I love the idea, but it just never quite worked for me.
What does work for me is a shoe That's Fit was recently sent to test out: the OKA b. Malia flip flop ($35). The antimicrobial, waterproof sandal uses the principals of reflexology and ergonomics to provide an extra comfy fit, and the small massage beads offer a little stimulation to the bottom of the foot without causing any irritation or pain. And if you're worried about dirt, don't -- these are machine washable.
I love the flowery styles, but there are tons of choices available. You can opt for ribbons, jewels, bright colors, subdued neutrals, slides, thongs, heels and flats. There are even options for the guys!
OKA b. shoes are even recyclable -- you can send them in when you're done, and they'll be ground up and mixed in with virgin material to make a new pair.
If that gets your granola crunching (and it does mine!), check out these other environmentally-focused companies.
