Topo Athletic  Rekovr 2 Shoes - Men's

I really wanted to like these shoes but they just miss the mark. As some other reviews mention they are a bit snug, and for bring a recovery shoe I really would've have wanted a little bit more of a relaxed fit to. The soles are comfortable, and great cushion. The killer for me is the upper is not breathable at all. I wore them around the house for an hour and my feet were so incredibly hot I couldn't stand it anymore. I couldn't imagine doing a big hike or run and then throwing these on, I would be miserable. If you want to use these as a house slipper, they'd be great for you. As a recovery shoe from big events, I'd look elsewhere.

I love these Recover 2 shoes enough that I have four pairs. The sole and footbed feel great. I normally wear Altras so I'm used to zero drop shoes and wide toe boxes. (The Recover 2s aren't zero drop, but they're close.) They're designed to be worn barefoot so they are sized to fit without socks. Without socks, I find they fit comfortably at my normal size (12). I sized up to 13 to wear with some Darn Tough cushioned socks but it turned out that one size up wasn't enough so I went with 14s. I don't find these shoes hot. They are just comfortable. I do wish the same design was available in leather so I could wear them for other occasions. I'm not going to wear felt shoes to the office. This is really my only criticism. Mine have never been soiled so I don't know how well they would hold up to cleaning. It's worth noting that I don't use them as recovery shoes. In terms of durability, my first pair, worn entirely without socks daily for over 3 years, are still going strong. They are my kick-around shoe. They definitely show wear, primarily on the insole, the top of which is peeling off. A few loose threads are showing around the elastic. Otherwise, they look great. They don't stink *at all*, but then my feet never really stink anyway so they are not the best test for this. The Recovr 2s are easy to recommend—and I do.

I really wanted to love these, but they just aren't the right fit for my foot shape. I went up half a size, based on reviews. With sizing up, the length and width are perfect, but they're too tight on the top of my foot. Other than putting pressure on the top of my foot, they are comfortable, the soles are fantastic, and they felt super comfortable on the rest of my foot. Sadly, I will be sending them back to REI.