Customer Reviews Hoka Ora Recovery Flip

I have plantar fasciitis, and I was looking for a flipflop that I could wear in the house. I have a pair of Hoka running shoes, and they are OKAY, but they aren't my favorite (they feel pretty wide). The flip-flops looked really big when I took them out of the box, but I tried them on anyway, and they were so wide, my feet kept sliding out of them. They also seemed a bit long for the size. I do have a somewhat narrow foot, but these were way too wide for my feet, so I sent them back. I have a hunch that Hokas are designed for wider feet??

I’m a new plantar fasciitis sufferer and a lifelong flip flops fan. I can’t stand closed shoes in the summer, so not even my beloved Brooks will do when it’s hot outside. I decided to switch out my lower-profile flip flops (aka “cute”) for these because I need the cushioning to treat and prevent flares. I had been wearing various Reef (the ones with arch support) and Teva Mush flips but they’re not always enough cushioning for me, especially now that I’m getting closer to 50. It was hard to give up my cute and trendy Reefs for everyday wear but my right foot is killing me at the end of the day when I have a flare. The good news is that a lot of people in my town are into Hoka right now - even the college kids - so although they are bulkier they are still on-trend enough, especially in the bright yellow/green color. As soon as I put them on I knew I made the right decision. My feet have never felt anything like this before. And they actually look cute on. The bright color keeps them from being too “mom” for me, although I think I want a pair in black as well for times I’ll be out in the yard or rain when dirt and stains are likely. I wear between a 7.5 and 8 in dressier shoes and an 8.5 in Brooks Ghost. The 8 fits perfectly in length, although I do think the toebed is a wee bit too long. The only thing I’d tell Hoka designers is to watch how long that toebed is - women don’t have the same length of toes that men do, so you can’t just make a men’s flip smaller and call it women’s. You have to move that toe post forward a bit. Teva has made that mistake in their Mush sandals. Keep making these in fun colors, Hoka!