Slipping achy feet into recovery shoes after a long day or tough workout can feel like getting a mini-massage with every step. It’s a luxe experience, and, clearly, people are into it: The recovery footwear market is predicted to hit $18 billion this year—and jump up to over $28 billion by 2034.  But do these cushy, slipper-like shoes actually speed up recovery, or do they just feel good? Here’s what experts have to say about the trend.  What makes recovery shoes unique To the naked eye, the