CNET's key takeaways
The JetBoots Pro Plus are pricey at $1,150, but could be worth it if you spend a lot of time on your feet.
They combine pneumatic compression, infrared LED light and vibration therapies to combat muscle soreness and fatigue.
Battery life can be confusing, and the boots are clunky to handle, but I'm not sure there's a way around that.
When I visited the first full-scale, AI-powered gym in Los Angeles, I ended my experience by using the Therabody JetBoots Pro Plus, which are offered to all members for recovery after their workouts.
These inflatable boots extend from your foot to your thigh. They stimulate blood flow with compressive pulses, reduce inflammation with LED light therapy and decrease muscle stiffness with vibration. I enjoyed my experience using them, but I hadn't had enough time to develop a strong opinion.
Therabody then loaned me the FDA-cleared JetBoots Pro Plus for at-home use. I spent the last month testing them to see if they benefit my recovery after working out.
As a wellness editor who regularly tests health technology to see if it stands out on the market, I have to say that the JetBoots are one of the coolest devices I've tested. They look like a product straight from the future and made me feel like an astronaut. I also enjoyed how they combine multiple therapies so that my legs don't feel like they're made of wood after an intense workout.
My experience with the JetBoots Pro Plus
My workouts of choice are Pilates, hiking and long walks to get my steps in, and often, I feel the effects in my legs.
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