Article by Mike Postaski
Kane Recovery Footwear - Revive ($80)
Mike P: I have a few pairs of “Recover” footwear from OOFOS - flip-flops and sandals, but this was my first time trying the Kane brand. I think the recovery aspect of these products can be a bit oversold, but I don’t see any issue with having a soft and super comfy something to put on your feet after a long workout or run.
For me - I hate coming home from a run, or jumping off the treadmill and then tracking my sweaty feet all around the house. I typically keep a pair of “recovery footwear” in my front entry room and near the treadmill so I can switch right away.
The Kane Revive sandal is nice in that it provides more shoe-type coverage as opposed to a flip-flop or sandal. Some may feel more comfortable keeping their runner’s toes covered up, especially if you’re taking these with you outside the house! These do feel a bit firmer compared to the OOFOS sandals I have, but that could perhaps be a good thing if you’re not into the overly squishy feel of those. I’d say these are better suited to be out and about as opposed to just lounging around.
Made in Brazil they are made of bio-based closed-cell RestoreFoam™, a sugarcane based EVA. They do not absorb moisture.
[Kind of loose in a US 10, but I was super cramped in a 9. No half sizes.. ]
Sizing is a bit of an issue for me though - my true to size is US 9.5 and they don’t do half sizes. I received a US 9 initially, and with the toe area being a bit pointy, I was a bit crammed up and uncomfortable - not what you want in a “recovery” shoe. I exchanged those for a 10, which are now a bit on the loose side. There’s no way to adjust the fit - that lacing on the back heel is just there for storage. So my foot kind of swims around inside the shoe. It fits somewhat better if I keep my socks on, so I’m somewhat limited in usage.
I think having the pointy-ish toebox is not a great design for a recovery shoe. Maybe I’m thinking more as an ultra runner here and not in terms of the general public, but I’d think you’d want to lean into having a bit more comfortable toe space after a long run. I wish I could have a size 9 but with a rounded out Topo-esque toebox.
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Mike Postaski currently focuses on long mountainous ultras - anywhere from 50K up to his favorite - 100M. 5'10", 138 lbs, midfoot/forefoot striker - he typically averages 70 mpw (mostly on trails), ramping up to 100+ mpw during race buildups. A recent 2:39 road marathoner, his easy running pace ranges from 7:30 - 9:00/mi. From 2022-23 Mike has won the Standhope 100M, IMTUF 100M, and Scout Mountain 100M trail ultras, winning the Scout 50M in 2024. He also set a CR of 123.74M at the Pulse Endurance Runs 24H and completed the Boise Trails Challenge on foot in 3 days 13 hours, besting the previous record by 7 hours. Mike's shoe preferences lean towards firmer, dense cushioning, and shoes with narrower profiles. He prefers extra forefoot space, especially for long ultras, and he strongly dislikes pointy toe boxes.
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Thomas - I only have a pair of OOFOS sandals to compare - the OOFOS are much softer and that softness hasn't changed over time. The Kane is not really squishy at all in comparison.
ReplyDeletetag - I agree, crammed toes is not what I want for recovery. But without any sizing adjustment, it's a bit tricky to not make them too loose. You kind of have to try them on and just see if the fit works for you or not...
ReplyDeleteFor me it's the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. When I go walking it's doesn't irritate or make you feel like you can't wait to get them off,and when I return home I keep them on till I'm finished doing my chores. It's perfect for me
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