Carbon plate running shoes—also known as “super shoes”—are giving a boost to runners everywhere, from the starting line at your local 5K to the Boston Marathon. Most notably, you’ll see ...

These shoes are a little heavier than others on this list, weighing in at 9.3 ounces for women and 10.8 ounces for men, but for a recovery-first shoe, that shouldn't be a dealbreaker.

Boost single leg stability by standing on one foot while you wash your hands or do dishes, then after time spent in barefoot shoes, use recovery tools like Splichal’s Neuro Ball, a studded ...