The Perfect Recovery Shoe: Merino Wool Shoes for Après Anything

There’s something special about an incredibly comfortable pair of shoes at the end of a strenuous adventure. Nothing feels more rewarding than slipping off your boots or shoes and pulling on something that makes your feet feel ‘aaaah’. Whether you’re back at home or the hotel, heading to the après bar or settling down by the campfire, reflecting on where you’ve been is better with comfortable feet.

In this post we’ll discuss what makes the Jasper Chukka the ideal recovery shoe, whether you’ve been hiking, biking, climbing, surfing, skiing, snowboarding, running or racking up the steps exploring a new city. For après anything, you can’t do better than the Jasper Chukka’s soft, cozy, supportive, lightweight comfort.

Soft Merino wool recovery shoes

The Jasper Chukka features an upper of the finest quality Merino wool, lightly filled with salvaged bison fiber. That’s right, we’ve taken two of nature’s best solutions to cold and combined them in the perfect winter shoes to keep your toes cozy on those winter ski town evenings. 

But what if you want to wear these beyond winter? The awesome thing about both Bison and Merino fibers is their breathable, temperature regulating nature. That means the Jasper Chukkas are great through three seasons and more, depending on where you live.

They’re also moisture wicking and naturally antimicrobial. So if you forget to pack fresh socks for the ski hill, it’s no biggie: these shoes will wick sweat away, and odor-causing bacteria won’t grow here.

And the best part? The Jasper Chukka is seriously soft. Think slipper-like comfort. Blisters? Pressure points? General aches and pains? Throw your boots in the trunk, slip your feet into clouds and recover from the day without pain.

Light, flexible, natural recycled cork shoes

When your feet are seriously tired, there’s nothing better than taking the weight off them and slipping into something seriously light. The Jasper Chukka’s eye-catching midsole is made from one of nature’s lightest materials: natural cork.

But not just any corks: these are recycled wine corks. Since 2008 we’ve collected more than 130 million corks (that’s not a typo) which we process through our cork recycling initiative, ReCORK. 

Now when you think of wine corks, you don’t exactly think ‘flexible’. Through ReCORK we’ve created a completely new cork composite material with all the functional benefits of a synthetic foam. That means the Jasper Chukka has a flexible, cushioning midsole that feels amazing underfoot, and happens to be made from one of the most sustainable natural materials on earth.

Recovery shoes with cushioning, supportive insoles

After you put your feet through a lot, the right recovery shoes will feel like a dream underfoot. The Jasper Chukka has a cushioning insole that’s soft enough to feel delightful to step into. But while cushioning feels great to begin with, you also need support to help your feet actually recover.

The Jasper Chukka’s insole features the SOLE Signature Supportive Shape, providing arch support and a deep heel cup. This means that the tired load-bearing parts of your feet get some help carrying you through the rest of your day or evening. It feels almost like a massage for your feet as you walk, with gentle pressure in all the right places, and less strain on your feet through every step.

One of the best things about the insole is its natural cork topsheet. A thin layer of cork fabric feels luxurious, especially if you like wearing your shoes without socks! This makes the Jasper Chukka perfect for wearing as a travel slipper around the campsite after a long hike, in the hotel after a destination race, or around the cabin after a long day on the ski hill.

Recovery shoes with casual style

Sure, socks and slides might feel great after you’ve run a marathon, but do you really want to wear them to the restaurant for your post-race celebration? The Jasper Chukka feels even more comfortable than those socks and slides, while boasting a casual style that goes with almost anything, and never looks out of place.

Slip on recovery shoes with elastic laces

While we live for the tired satisfaction of a day well-spent, we know the struggle that even the smallest movements can take. When you get back to the car after an epic ski day or surf session, just tying your laces can feel like a daunting task. 

The Jasper Chukka features elastic stretch laces so you can slip them on with ease, and still enjoy the fit and feel of a lace up shoe. They slip on and off when you want them to, but they’re not going to fall off when you're rushing through the airport to catch your flight home. Which brings us to our next point...

The ultimate travel and recovery shoe

The best adventures are often far from home. That means that the shoes you choose to recover in should also be easy to travel with. The Jasper Chukka is the perfect comfortable shoe for long drives and flights. 

Its arch support and cushioning comfort mean you won’t dread those first steps when you stop to get gas. And for long flights; it’s soft and breathable, slips on and off easily, and because of its antimicrobial natural materials you don’t need to worry about foot funk making you a bad co-passenger. 

Plus, if you’ve already got a favorite journey shoe, the Jasper packs flat thanks to its soft, supple upper. This means it can slide straight into your suitcase or carry on without taking up too much space: a special treat for when you get there.