Is Kane’s Sugarcane-Based Crocs Alternative Worth the Hype?
They Have a Versatile and Minimalist Design
Kane makes the Revive in many color combos — you can even get a pair skinned to support your favorite college athletic teams — so you can draw as much or as little attention to your feet while wearing them as you’d like. The shape is that of a simple sneaker, making the look more minimal than other EVA clogs and slides that stand out more. Those styles are decidedly in and it’s all personal preference anyhow, but I’ve found the shape to be more amenable to wearing out in public.
They Have Lots of Applications
Whether you’re into the look or not, the Kane Revives are easier to treat like a regular sneaker. I wish I’d had a pair when I spent winters working in a ski shop and stood for eight-hour shifts on top of a concrete floor that was cushioned with only a minimal layer of carpeting. I remember one of my high school Spanish teachers laid down a foam mat in front of the wipe board where she spent most of her days standing and I can imagine a pair of Revives would’ve better done the job that mat did too. The point is, they’re good for a lot of things beyond slipping on after half a day on a trail.
Kane Recovery Shoe Cons
I Wish They Were Easier to Pull On
The Revive’s full-foot supportive shape’s downside is that you can’t just step into them, hands have to be involved. Kane included a lace loop on the heel to help with this (and each pair comes with extras if you want to change colors) but it stretches a little bit and I often feel like I’m yanking on it so hard it’s going to rip out. The tradeoff for support is worth it, in my opinion, but it’s still something to note for folks who are used to slip-ons like Crocs.
They’re Not Quite My Style
Despite the sneaker shape, Revives still look like recovery shoes. It’s hard not to, being made of foam and filled with all those holes. I haven’t quite figured out what to pair them with to be in keeping with my version of cool. Here’s your grain of salt though: I’m not on the Crocs or Hydro Moc train either. Plenty of people have figured out how to wear those shoes well, so maybe this is more of a me problem.
Worthy Recovery Shoe Alternatives
If you’ve deduced that Kane Revives aren’t for you but you’d still like to get in on the recovery shoe action, rest assured there are plenty of alternatives. OG Crocs are still a popular favorite, and OOFOS, a footwear brand entirely dedicated to recovery footwear, makes lots of options—we like the OOcando. Field Mag’s guide to Croc alternatives is a great resource you can use to dial in a choice.
Our Final Thoughts
If you’re the kind of person who likes to stash a pair of post-hike/ride/run shoes, the Kane Revive’s are comfy enough to do the trick while keeping you moving if more errands and activities are in the plan. The real quandary comes down to whether you’d rather have something you can step into, and if you can find a color you like.
Source: https://www.fieldmag.com/articles/kane-recovery-footwear-revive-review
