Preamble

Preamble

A Declaration From Oka

We have been manufacturing shoes locally outside of Atlanta in Buford, Georgia since 1984. We are an independent, family-owned business. The commitment to our values expressed here is unyielding.

Oka Sustainable Active Recovery is made in the USA of 100% USA-sourced single injection EVA foam. Active recovery footwear works to speed up your body’s recovery process after a long day of walking and standing or an intense workout. Wearing shoes that work for your wellness will change your outcome and impact your every day. Oka are sustainable recovery for all – developed of, by, and for you. The people, the everyday athletes; we are united in liberty, wellness and environmental responsibility.

Powered by our circular manufacturing engine, HEYLO, our footwear isn’t just honestly and proudly made in the USA, it is zero waste. We look at sustainability thoughtfully and holistically. Even at our size, manufacturing locally saves tens of thousands of gallons of fuel annually. We maximize usage of any bio content we can develop and source domestically, such as algae and ocean seashells. We recycle and reuse the waste created during our manufacturing process rather than unloading it in landfills.

Our entire supply chain is domestic, independent, and we will share it with you. We hire American workers, and we build shoes that can be turned back into new shoes – even after you have taken them to the full end of their first life. We walk the walk by buying back our used shoes from retailers to incentivize you to think more responsibly about end-of-life disposal.

We are as serious about environmental sustainability as we are about social, civic, defense, and economic sustainability. Our unisex-sized shoes provide soft cushion and soft impact. Oka sizing is inclusive and only gendered for universal clarity. All people, all athletes can shop freely based on colors and styles they love. We perfected a foam material and shoe design that absorbs shock to allow muscles to relax. We developed a deep heel cup to provide better pressure distribution and maximize surface area contact. We included a textured sole to increase circulation. We are proud of the awesome arch support that doesn’t overextend. Oka are lightweight, breathable and optimize your temperature regulation. We carefully crafted a deep sole tread for long-wear and stability.

We are recovery for you - the people out there doing hard things. Oka supports those who work tirelessly to keep us safe, educated, and well, which is why we offer 20% off all orders to veterans, teachers, and first responders.

Let active recovery science impact your every day with honestly American-made active recovery sandals.