The $900 Hyperboot by Nike, Hyperice Takes Athlete Recovery to New Heights

Ever on the pursuit of better, Nike, Inc. has recently partnered with Hyperice to develop the Hyperboot, a warm-up and recovery tool that addresses athletes' needs.

By leveraging heat and Normatec dynamic air-compression, the high-top shoe helps relax and massage feet and legs in a more complete manner than previous methods. What's particularly impressive about the Hyperboot is its ability to meet athletes of all levels on-the-go: the pair isn't restrained to a specific location or position. This means Nike and Hyperice's project can assist and accompany runners, hoopers, and other competitors in their warmup routines.

"I was fortunate to be one of the first athletes to test the Hyperboot," says Nike and Hyperice athlete, Sha’Carri Richardson. "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."

The teams at Nike and Hyperice have spent the last year modifying the evolutionary product with the help of athlete insight. The boot's internals contain dual-air bladders and thermally-efficient heating elements that disperse heat evenly throughout the shoe's whole upper. The aim of this combination is to drive heat deep into the most strained parts of the athlete's lower-half—muscle and tissue in the ankle and foot. Hyperice’s Normatec line and HyperHeat technology enable this process.

The Hyperice app allows athletes to personalize their Hyperboot experience. With the press of a button, they can sync their shoes, which are powered individually by a battery pack in the insole, choosing from three different levels of compression and heat.

Enjoy detailed shots of the inaugural Hyperboot by Nike x Hyperice below. Pairs will arrive via Nike.com, Hyperice.com, and select retail partners like Dicks Sporting Goods which will host a reservation-based launch beginning May 12, ahead of this pairs May 17 launch. The recovery boot will retail for $900.

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