Nike x Hyperice Hyperboot Review: Wearable Post-Run Recovery

Everybody loves a good foot massage. As an avid runner with plantar fasciitis, I often need a good foot massage. So when I heard about the Nike x Hyperice collaboration to develop a shoe with compression and heating capabilities built in, I was eager to learn more. The Hyperboots feature the same air compression technology as the beloved-by-runners-everywhere Hyperice Normatec boots ($899). The only downside to the Normatec boots are the fact that you have to chill out and remain horizontal while you wear them (which, maybe isn’t exactly a downside, but it still means you can’t multitask much during your recovery period). With the Hyperboots, you can enjoy the same squeezing and releasing sensation around your feet and ankles while you go about your life. Thanks to Nike’s input, you can wear something that looks more like a sleek, modern sneaker than a recovery device. Retro Appeal Photograph: Kristin Canning Photograph: Kristin Canning The first time I tried on—and turned on—the H ... Read full article.