The running world is obsessed with shoes — and for good reason. What you put on your feet for race day has become so integral to chasing down a PB that runners are often spoilt for choice when it comes to speedy shoes. However, if you're investing time and money into your shoes for the race, shouldn't you be doing the same for your feet when they’ve done all the hard work? Enter: recovery shoes.

In a nutshell, a recovery shoe provides extra support, cushioning and comfort to your feet after a race. They can exist in many forms: from tennis shoes to sliders and flip flops. The idea is to provide increased stability and support to the soles and the arches of the foot compared with a standard, everyday shoe. Recovery shoes also lower the pressure you’re placing on your muscles as you walk or stand.