Recovery boots have become a familiar sight in gyms, TikToks, and longevity centers. But unlike many buzzy wellness gadgets that promise more than they can deliver, pneumatic compression therapy has long been used in medical and rehabilitation settings. Now popularized for at-home use by brands like Normatec (acquired by Hyperice), these devices use sequential air pressure to improve circulation, helping blood, oxygen, and nutrients through tired muscles. While athletes have embraced compression boots for post-training recovery, the technology has also been used to help manage conditions such as lymphedema, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and chronic venous insufficiency (CVI).
As recovery tech gets more saturated, brands are piling on features in an effort to stand out. Therabody's JetBoots Pro Plus do exactly that, stacking compression therapy with vibration and infrared LED light. While the intended user remains the same—athletes, active individuals, and people managing conditions like lymphedema, DVT, or CVI (with guidance from a health care professional)—the price certainly hasn't. The JetBoots Pro Plus may also appeal to frequent travelers, but for $1,150, the real question is whether the added features justify the cost, or if a more affordable Therabody or Hyperice option would do the job. I tested them to find out.
What You’re Paying For
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The JetBoots Pro Plus are Therabody’s most ambitious recovery boots to date. Covering the full length of legs (bottom of foot to the thigh), they combine pneumatic compression technology with vibration and infrared LED light therapies for faster, more effective healing. They're fully wireless, controlled by a built-in LCD screen and control panel on the lead boot. Connectivity is seamless, which keeps the user experience smooth. The boots are linked out of the box and automatically reconnect when powered on. If they ever desync—which has yet to happen in my three months of testing—there’s a relinking option in the menu.