Yes. This has been well known in the running community for decades. The foam midsole gets beaten down in a days wear, so resting gives it time to spring back.

Yes. This has been well known in the running community for decades. The foam midsole gets beaten down in a days wear, so resting gives it time to spring back. Additionally, the uppers get to dry out which inhibits bacteria & such and stops moisture from attacking the adhesives and stitching.