The Hyperboots were first revealed at the 2024 Paris Olympics and were used by athletes like LeBron James during the games, along with a vest that also featured similar technology. After the reveal, the MH team was excited to get our hands on these, and when we did this summer, we weren’t disappointed.
The Hyperboots, which look more like high-tech, high-top sneakers than boots, show up in a sleek black box emblazoned with the logos for Hyperice and Nike like any other pair of footwear. The boots themselves have a great aesthetic, looking cool enough to even wear on the streets of New York. In order to be used, they are charged with a standard USB-C cable (a welcome sight as opposed to other devices that try to create proprietary chargers).
Once you’re strapped into the shoes, there are three compression settings, going up to 210 mmHg—more than any other device in this guide. There are also three heat settings going up to 125 degrees Fahrenheit, which is more than you need. “Nike definitely got things right from a tech perspective,” says MH Fitness Director, Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. who got an early pair sent. “The compression and heat is great, especially around the heel. I only wish I was feeling the compression the same on my entire foot.”
The consensus on the Hyperboots is that they are an impressive piece of technology that bring relief to a part of our body that takes a lot of punishment, especially if you are training hard. And while the cost is a little high, these stylish sneakers do help alleviate aches, making them a valid purchase if you have the means. Hyperice’s Normatec Elites have become a regular part of my recovery routine, and I could see the Hyperboots becoming one, too.
