Nike and Hyperice Will Release Their $900 Recovery Boots in May
Nearly a year after announcing their mobile recovery boots, Nike and Hyperice are finally ready to bring the Hyperboot to the public.
The Nike x Hyperice Hyperboot will release in May, allowing athletes to experience heat and a dynamic air-compression massage without being confined to a seat. The ability to walk in the Hyperboot isn’t limited to indoors either, as it has a proper outsole and is rated for splashes of water (though it’s not waterproof).
Dual-air bladders carry over from Hyperice’s Normatec line in each shoe and work in conjunction with HyperHeat technology to speed up recovery for muscles and tissue in the foot and ankle. Heat and compression each have three different levels and can run simultaneously or on their own. All the operations are run through a series of buttons on the the medial heel, which is also where the charging port is hosted. Bluetooth connectivity with a mobile app then offers additional opportunity for personalization in heating and compression, as well as session times.
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Since announcing the Hyperboot late last spring, Nike and Hyperice have been soliciting feedback from athletes on both the elite and everyday level.
“I was fortunate to be one of the first athletes to test the Hyperboot, and I can honestly say that I was immediately impressed,” U.S. Olympic sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson said in a press release. “I felt the difference right away — especially the impact on my training. While wearing the Hyperboot, I am able to start warming up and recovering while still being mobile. This is a huge benefit while traveling and being on the go. As a sprinter, every millisecond matters, so having my feet and ankles already activated truly helps me prepare to perform at my best.”
Hyperboot sessions are programmed for 15 minutes, and battery life offers 1 to 1.5 hours at max heat and compression or 8 hours for massage only. A full charge will take 5 to 6 hours using a 5V 2A USB charger.
Each of the Hyperboot’s five sizes cater to a range of traditional footwear sizes, and upon turning the boot on compression will begin automatically for a fit custom to your feet.
“Since the inception of Hyperice, we have taken a lot of inspiration from Nike, from the care and innovation we put into our products to how we connect with the athlete,” Hyperice founder and president Anthony Katz said. “This collaboration is the culmination of years of work between our two brands to deliver innovative footwear and apparel for the athlete with the goal of enhancing their performance and recovery. And this is just the start.”
The Nike x Hyperice Hyperboot will release May 17 in North America through both parties’ websites, as well as select Nike stores and Dick Sporting Goods. Global availability will come later in the year, and pricing is set at $899.
