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OOFOS OOriginal Sandal - Lightweight Recovery Footwear - Reduces Stress on Feet, Joints & Back - Machine Washable
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4 Women/2 Men | 35 Women/36 Men | 9 |
5 Women/3 Men | 36 Women/37 Men | 9.3 |
6 Women/4 Men | 37 Women/38 Men | 9.7 |
7 Women/5 Men | 38 Women/39 Men | 10 |
8 Women/6 Men | 39 Women/40 Men | 10.3 |
9 Women/7 Men | 40 Women/41 Men | 10.7 |
10 Women/8 Men | 41 Women/42 Men | 11 |
11 Women/9 Men | 42 Women/43 Men | 11.3 |
12 Women/10 Men | 43 Women/44 Men | 11.7 |
13 Women/11 Men | 44 Women/45 Men | 12 |
14 Women/ 12 Men | 45 Women/46 Men | 12.3 |
15 Women/13 Men | 46 Women/47 Men | 12.6 |
16 Women/14 Men | 47 Women/48 Men | 13 |
17 Women/15 Men | 48 Women/49 Men | 13.3 |
18 Women/16 Men | 49 Women/50 Men | 13.6 |
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About this item
- Feel the OO - The OOFOS shoe story begins with the OOriginal Sandal. The combination of sleek design and OOfoam recovery technology laid the groundwork for all future OOFOS styles and models.
- OOfoam Technology - Our revolutionary OOfoam technology absorbs 37% more impact than traditional footwear foam materials to reduce the stress on your feet, joints & back. Plus, the closed-cell foam is machine washable and designed to minimize odor.
- Patented Footbed - Our patented footbed cradles and supports arches to reduce energy exertion in the ankles by up to 47% compared to competitors’ footwear. So walking is easier. Recovery is faster. And yOO feel better.
- Backed by Science - Research shows OOFOS reduce load, decrease compressive forces, and support foot mobility when compared to traditional footwear. As a result, every OOFOS style carries the American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance!
- Made for Recovery - When you’re always on the go, the demand on your joints can translate into fatigue, muscle tightness & pain. At OOFOS, we don’t want to slow you down. Our shoes are designed to help your body work less—so you can do more.
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The StoryOur story begins with a team of performance footwear veterans, determined to create something better for the body. Athletic shoes propel through fast rebounding, high energy-return foams; so our founders first set out to find a new type of material that would absorb impact, rebound slowly and facilitate recovery after workouts or long days on your feet. |
The DesignThe result of our founders’ efforts is our proprietary OOfoam technology and a patented footbed that maximizes the foam’s properties. Today, these principles guide the design of all OOFOS styles:
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The TechnologyOOfoam Technology is the proprietary ingredient that makes OOFOS different from other “comfortable” footwear and elevates us to a scientifically proven recovery solution. When you “feel the OO,” that’s OOfoam - and it’s only from OOFOS. |
The Patented FootbedEvery pair of OOFOS is developed using the same patented footbed geometry. It enables more natural motion, cradles & supports the arch, and reduces stress on sore feet, knees & the back. No matter which style you choose, you get the perfect blend of soft & supportive as you move through your day. |
OOriginal | OOahh | OOlala | OOcloog | OOmg Fibre | OOcandoo | |
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Description | The OOriginal design and revolutionary OOfoam recovery technology lays the groundwork for all future styles and models. | An evolution of the Ooriginal design - using the same footbed - the OOahh features an agile OOfoam strap for additional support and comfort. | Made with our patented OOfoam & footbed geometry, this sandal features a streamlined footbed that compliments every outfit, day or night. | Made with our patented OOfoam footbed, this versatile clog brings unmatched comfort into your everyday work or leisure routine. | Using two-piece molded construction to replicate our patented OOfoam footbed, our Fibreflex fabric offers a durable, yet breathable feel that perfectly molds to the foot. | Travel-ready, OOfoam footbed take on a new versatile, lightweight and flexible design. A secure fit for everything from creek crossings to global traveling. |
Shoe Type | Sandal | Slide | Sandal | Clog | Low Shoe | Sandal |
Available Colors | Black | Black | Black, Navy, White | Black | Black/Grey | Black |
Sizing | Men’s 3-16 and Women’s 5-16 | Men’s 3-14 and Women’s 5-15 | Women’s 5-11 | Men’s 4-14 and Women’s 6-14 | Men’s 8-14 | Men’s 4-14 Women’s 6 -16 |
Machine Washable* | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
*Machine wash cold. Do not place in the dryer.
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 11 x 6 x 4 inches; 5.6 ounces
- Item model number : Ooriginal Thong
- Department : womens
- Date First Available : March 6, 2013
- Manufacturer : OOFOS
- ASIN : B00DWMRSR6
- Best Sellers Rank: #830 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry (See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry)
- #9 in Women's Flip-Flops
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Customers like the comfort, arch support, and quality of the sandal. They mention that it's soft, cushiony, and provides incredible support for their feet. Some say that the sandals are excellent for after surgery foot recovery. That said, some complain about the fit.
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Customers are satisfied with the comfort of the sandals. They mention that they love the softness feel and good arch support. They also say that the sandal is durable, has lots of cushioning, and fits their narrow foot just fine. Some say that they are like walking on a cloud.
"...Now I have no foot pain when not wearing Oofos as well as having no pain when wearing them. Works for me! Happy travels!" Read more
"...Crocs, Reefs, and Addidas and the Oofoos were, for me, so much more comfortable and therapeutic for my feet...." Read more
"...So far, these are very comfortable and are providing support to the point where I feel I can walk without a cane...." Read more
"...Those reviews were so very accurate! They are like walking on a cloud. I have super high arches. No issues at all with these phenomenal sandals...." Read more
Customers appreciate the sandal's arch support. They mention it's high, but soft and comfortable. Some say that the sandals have a small heel cup and a modestly high arch support, which helps with posture. Overall, customers are happy with the sandal and recommend it to others.
"...and other areas on bottoms of feet. And yet, they had the best arch support I could find in a flip flop- at that time, anyway. And then I saw..." Read more
"...Dumb I know, but the support, the fit, the entire sandal felt wonderful on my feet...." Read more
"...So far, these are very comfortable and are providing support to the point where I feel I can walk without a cane...." Read more
"...No other flip flop comparison to the comfort, support and pain relief that I have tried...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the sandal. For example, they say it's a strong buy, the best sandal ever, and it truly lasts. Some mention that the shoes are soft, flimsy, and comfortable, but they are actually very durable. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend them to others.
"The oofoo thong type sandals are truly amazing. From the first few minutes I had them on, my feet felt like they were on a foot vacation...." Read more
"...They are like walking on a cloud. I have super high arches. No issues at all with these phenomenal sandals...." Read more
"...While they are very comfortable they seem to wear out quickly. Even so, I need them for medical purposes and highly recommend them." Read more
"Fantastic sandals. Soft, cushiony, durable. No complaints." Read more
Customers like the knee and back support provided by the sandals. They mention that they are comfortable, soft yet provide incredible support for their feet and arch. The fit is great and makes their feet very happy. They say the shoes are excellent for after surgery foot recovery, maximizing the arch and overall foot support. Customers say they can really feel the recovery once you put them on and that their feet were less tired than if they had worn supportive shoes.
"...and the Oofoos were, for me, so much more comfortable and therapeutic for my feet...." Read more
"...I think these are going to aid in a more speedy recovery. The fit is great, they have a nice wide toe area...." Read more
"...I have 2knee replacement and these are the best for after a day of walking and standing!!!" Read more
"...Better yet, the thong placement was accurate for my chunky big toe. Often the placement is such that the inside of my foot hangs off the foot bed...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the sandal. Some mention that it's well worth the money, reasonable priced, and reducing pain in their feet, knees, and back. However, others say that they're not cheap, not cute for the price, and over priced.
"...They're totally worth it." Read more
"...These are expensive shoes to not get exactly what you pay for and be able to wear as you choose." Read more
"...It’s worth the investment and you won’t be sorry. Just make sure you give it 4-5 days of wearing before you judge if they’re for you...." Read more
"Worth every penny.. this is my 2nd pair the 1st pair is 2 yrs old and I wear them every day they aee re so worn there 1” less height then the new..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the color of the sandals. Some mention that they look pretty good and cute with various outfits, while others say that they're not the most stylish, not flattering, and have a weird design.
"...I quickly got past the way they looked, even though they look totally fine, but to me, they looked a little funny and wide...." Read more
"...The black flip flops were not the most stylish but were versatile enough to even wear with shorts, dresses and formal wear...." Read more
"...Very comfy and did not look like old lady shoes on." Read more
"As other reviewers have said - it is not a true navy color but a lighter and brighter. blue...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the slippery of the sandal. Some mention that they have great support and your feet do not slide around, while others say that the treads wear out, they become very slippery, and make you skid. The material wears off quickly, and the foot drags on the floor while you are using it.
"...somewhat sticky quality to it in the sense that they seem to want to adhere to the feet, which seems to me to be another factor in the tightness of..." Read more
"...that these would be too squishy, but they are very comfortable and didn't slip off at all." Read more
"...The sole of the sandal as well as the footbed are extremely slippery when wet" Read more
"...so anyways, they are still over priced, slippery when wet, no clue how much they will squish still, happy i was able to stretch them, and still..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the fit of the sandal. They mention that it runs small, the slides feel too big, and the arch support didn't fit their foot. They also say that the sandals do not come in half sizes.
"...I rated the width as "somewhat narrow" only because the fit is a bit tight across the top of my foot where the foot strap meets the toe bit..." Read more
"Like the feel and comfort but a little wide. I purchased the original oofos with unisex sizing...." Read more
"...They fit but are noticeably smaller than the 11’s I have and the shoe itself says size 11...." Read more
"...be manufacturing, some have better straps than others- 1 pair a strap was loose so my heel would fall off the sandal, returned and got a better pair...." Read more
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And then I saw a blurb for these in my local newspaper, searched Amazon, found them, ordered, and- SOOO glad I did!!!
When these arrived, I opened the box/bag (minimal odor that dissipated in just a few minutes), took off the Orthaheel Waves I was wearing, and put these on: it was literally like stepping from concrete onto the cushiest thing you could ever find! No way ANY of the Orthaheels I own (including the dressier sandals with leather foot beds) were ever this comfortable - and definitely not this inexpensive! (sorry Orthaheel- maybe nix those raised foot bed circles & lower your prices, yeah?)
I received these on May 29, & they've been on my feet all day every day since.
The Oofos have superior arch support that extends under the metatarsal area- a part sorely in need of arch support and yet usually overlooked by flip flop/sandal designers (ok, at least the ones I'm familiar with...). That alone makes them worth getting.
And, if you've already been wearing Orthaheels every day, you should pretty much be able to just put these on & go with minimal getting used to. Tho if that metatarsal arch is something new for you, maybe break into them gradually if you need to. Your feet will guide you
Something to keep in mind: Because the deep heel augments the arch, if your feet tend to supinate (roll out), you might find yourself more easily walking on the "outside" edge of these, thus wearing down the outside heel faster. I don't have a problem with pronation, & I find that if I'm not walking purposefully with my foot landing centered over the heel, my feet will want to roll outward. Just needs some mindfulness -well, for me anyway.
I rated the width as "somewhat narrow" only because the fit is a bit tight across the top of my foot where the foot strap meets the toe bit across the top of my feet. Because these are made as a unit, ( just like they look in the photos) with the strap & toe bit actually molded in as part of the shoe, there isn't as much give in that area as there tends to be with most flip flops where the toe & strap are separate entities attached to the foot bed/sole (classic flip flop design). From my observation, it's these strap/toe attachments that provide the most give in a flip flop, which means they also tend to be the causal points for over-stretching & making the fit too loose & extra-floppy.
The material these are made from has a somewhat sticky quality to it in the sense that they seem to want to adhere to the feet, which seems to me to be another factor in the tightness of the fit at the toe bit strap: they "stick" to the tops of my feet- which is great as far as keeping them from trying to fall off as I walk, but not so great when I've been sitting a bit & my feet swell a little. That in particular is when they fit too tightly.
After wearing these all day every day for the past wks, I haven't noticed a substantial amount of stretching happening in that area just from walking. What I did notice tho is that driving seems to cause some stretching at the sides where the cross straps meet the foot bed, which does seem to affect the way they fit. How did I arrive at this conclusion? Because I drive an automatic, so I use only my right foot to drive- and it's the right Oofo that has loosened & not the left. After driving with my Oofos on a couple of times & feeling the right one getting too loose, I started wearing a sock on that foot when I drive. No further loosening of that shoe has occurred. (My observation: driving is a significant cause of excessive stretching in most flip flops- especially if you drive a clutch: wear driving mocs or socks when driving, see for yourself).
Another reviewer mentioned theirs had stretched out too much & now fit too loosely. Maybe this is the cause-?
This sticky texture also seems to make them dirt magnets. My (light-colored) kitchen floor is a testament to this- seems it's always so much dirtier lately, what with me going outside & back in, running water, walking on damp floor. The reviewer who thought the color was running on theirs: I got the mocha, & sure enough, when I'm wiping the dirt off of them, it's almost the same color as the shoes & does indeed seem to be the shoe color washing off. I wash mine in the sink every night so they'll be clean the next day. This issue is not deterring me from wearing these, or from buying more in the future.
One more subject to address here is physics- as in, laws of. Doesn't matter how much any manufacturer says their shoe material is such that it does not compress over time- the more weight that those shoes have to carry around, the more (and faster) they will compress down (test subjects most likely being of "average" weight). Definitely affects the length of life one can expect from ANY shoes (I have found this out after having gained 50 pounds over the past 15 yrs- shoes just don't fit or last the same as when I weighed 120...) I will be better able to assess the degree of sole compression in my current Oofos after I buy a new 2nd pair in the near future.
Oh yeah- almost forgot.. If you have painful calluses from other shoes, I recommend removing or filing them down BEFORE wearing these- or any new shoes for that matter. The painful calluses I got from those Orthaheels initially stopped hurting as long as I was wearing my Oofos, but would then hurt even more when I wasn't wearing them. Got so bad I broke down & ordered some of those Dr. Scholl's callus remover pads (stay tuned for my review of those...;-). Anyways... once the callus situation was fixed (took a couple of wks), my comfort level increased significantly! Now I have no foot pain when not wearing Oofos as well as having no pain when wearing them. Works for me!
Happy travels!
1. Oofos Sandals (thongs) are the best! Get them!
2. Oofos Slides - If you can get them in a size that's good for you (consider ordering down a size), I'm hopeful they'll be as good or nearly as good as the Oofos Sandals.
3. Vionic Slides. Expensive. Adjustable. Sure to be good for plantar f., but uninspired in how they feel when you walk.
4. PowerStep Sandals (thongs) - The straps can rub on your feet and cause sores. (Other reviewers have commented similarly.) Unless they happen to fit you just right, I don't think they can compare favorably to these other options.
Those reviews were so very accurate! They are like walking on a cloud. I have super high arches. No issues at all with these phenomenal sandals. I’ve walked miles in them with no issues whatsoever! I’m so happy with them, I’m going to purchase several additional!!!
Do yourself and your feet a favor and purchase these sandals!!! Pure happiness!