I love a pair of snug, light and ultra-stiff cycling shoes, but after 4–5 hours in the saddle, I’ll admit I’m more than ready to take them off. No matter how many bike and cleat fits I’ve had, eventually the arches of my feet start aching, my toes tingle and my feet are just longing to be set free.
I’m no podiatrist, but I doubt wearing stiff carbon-soled shoes day in and day out is particularly good for you. And that’s where recovery slides come in. They may have been designed with runners in mind originally, but cyclists can benefit from them too, letting our feet breathe, stretch out, and, well, recover.
