I bought new running shoes and the guy at Runners Roost convinced me to buy these, too, because they're great for recovery. The thing is, I'm not a runner, so I have nothing from which to recover. LOL I wore these in the house a couple times, but never went outside in them. I'm unloading as part of my effort to downsize. I have too many shoes as it is! Offers are welcome so don't be shy - just be reasonable!