New Vernonia Slip On from VELOUS Footwear Combines Recovery Support with Sustainable Design

September 12, 2025

Breathable recycled knit and bio-based cushioning deliver comfort and performance to help athletes and all-day wearers feel better, faster.

PORTLAND, Ore., (September 12, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – VELOUS Footwear, a leader in recovery footwear, today announced the launch of the Vernonia Slip On, a performance-driven recovery shoe designed to help athletes and anyone on their feet all day recover more quickly. Made with bio-based and recycled materials, the Vernonia supports optimal recovery while minimizing environmental impact.

Engineered with VELOUS’s proprietary Tri-Motion™ Technology, the Vernonia is designed to support the natural motion of the foot post-activity. A soft yet stable heel zone absorbs impact, balanced arch support aids alignment, and forefoot flexibility allows for gentle, active stretching that is ideal after long runs, intense training sessions, or long days of standing.

“The Vernonia was created to give people a shoe they can slip into and immediately feel comfort,” said Tim Bartels, CEO and co-founder of VELOUS Footwear. “From the cushioned midsole that eases pressure on joints to the breathable knit that adapts to the foot, every detail was built with recovery in mind. Adding sustainable materials elevates the design even further, offering athletes and everyday wearers footwear that feels great and is better for the planet.”

VELOUS Rethink Construction
The Vernonia incorporates VELOUS Rethink Construction, the brand’s commitment to bio-based foams, recycled materials, and responsible production practices that minimize environmental impact without sacrificing performance. Its breathable, sock-like stretch-knit upper is made from 100% recycled materials and adapts comfortably to the foot. Underfoot, a cushioned outsole crafted with 51% sugarcane-based biofoam works in tandem with a midsole that includes 20% recycled biofoam to deliver responsive comfort. Together, these materials create a roomy, supportive fit ideal for all-day recovery.

The Vernonia is available in three colorways: Black/Black, Grey/White, and Black/Neon Yellow and is available in limited quantities this fall. The shoe retails for $134.95 and joins VELOUS’s growing recovery footwear line, which includes a range of shoes and sandals designed with thoughtful recovery and comfort in mind.

About VELOUS Footwear
Founded by footwear industry veterans who recognized a gap in the market for shoes that support sport recovery, VELOUS Footwear was purposefully designed to blend healing comfort with forward-thinking technology. Using its patent-pending Tri-Motion™ Technology, VELOUS applies its design philosophy across a spectrum of footwear options to reduce joint pain and stiffness and help athletes return to activity with less fatigue. Learn more at www.velousfootwear.com.