These JetBoot shoes made me feel like I was about to take off. Here’s what they did to my leg

CNET’s key takeaways

• The JetBoots Pro Plus costs $1,150, but it might be worth it if you spend a lot of time on your feet.
• They combine pneumatic compression, infrared LED light, and vibration therapy to combat muscle soreness and fatigue.
• The battery life can be confusing, and handling in shoes is difficult, but I’m not sure there’s a way around that.

When I visited The first large-scale AI-powered gym In Los Angeles, I finished my experiment with… Therabody JetBots Pro PlusWhich is offered to all members Recovery after their workouts.

These inflatable shoes extend from your foot to your thigh. They stimulate blood flow with compressive pulses and reduce inflammation LED light therapy Reducing muscle stiffness with vibration. I enjoyed my experience using it, but I didn’t have enough time to form a strong opinion.

Therabody then loaned me their FDA-cleared JetBoots Pro Plus for home use. I’ve spent the last month testing it to see if it was helpful in my post-workout recovery.

As a health editor who regularly tests health technology to see if it stands out in the market, I have to say that the JetBoots are one of the coolest devices I’ve tested. They look like a product straight out of the future, and they make me feel like an astronaut. I also enjoyed how multiple treatments were combined so I didn’t feel like my legs were made of wood after an intense workout.

My experience with JetBoots Pro Plus

My favorite exercises are PilatesAnd I hike and hike to get my steps in, often feeling the effects in my legs.

After my workout, I would use the JetBoots, pressing them against my legs while relaxing on the couch, since you can’t use them while standing. There’s no app, so you can manage the device using the built-in control panel, which has a high-resolution LCD display on the basic boot. The second boot has its own power button, but connects wirelessly to the primary boot.

In addition to recovery, you can also use JetBoots to warm up, sleep, and target specific parts of your legs. There are seven preset treatments — Quick Start, Recovery, Warm-up, Lower Leg, Upper Leg, Knee, Joint Therapy, Pain Relief, and Sleep Prep — all of which have different durations (10 to 60 minutes), pressures (20 to 100 millimeters of mercury, or millimeters of mercury, unit of pressure) and cycle types. The latter refers to how the air chambers inflate along the legs: sequential, sequential (isolation), constant, and flowing. Some use vibration (low, medium, high) and LED (on or off). All of these features, except for the type of course, can be modified during treatment.

I noticed that some reviewers were disappointed that they couldn’t use the Therabody app to control the device, but I personally liked that it didn’t have an app. (I have a lot of apps.) I also found it easy to use the built-in control panel to make adjustments.

Other people lamented the size and size of the JetBoots, which range from 11.3 to 12.8 pounds. I don’t see a way around the bulkiness problem. Yes, it can be a lot to carry from their travel bag to wherever you’re going to lie down to wear them, but it’s much better than having to carry a separate air pump to inflate shoes. If you plan to travel with JetBoots, they are TSA approved.

JetBoots come in short, regular, and tall sizes based on leg length and inseam. I’m 5’4″ and got the regular size, which was a bit long and came to the top of my thighs. The short size would probably fit me better, but using the regular size wasn’t much of an issue. They are still working as intended.

I have noticed a difference in leg soreness after workouts

After a month of using JetBoots, I noticed a reduction in the leg pain and stiffness I typically feel after workouts – especially the next morning. When I wake up the next day for an intense workout, I have difficulty moving my legs and getting out of bed. Then, throughout the day, I would have trouble bending my legs.

However, the JetBoots helped alleviate this, and I never had a day where my legs became painfully stiff after a workout.

I also found that the experience using the shoes was both comfortable and soothing, with the combination of pressure and vibration feeling like a gentle massage.

Since you have to lie down to use JetBoots, you can make the most of this self-care time Practice meditationOr read or wear your favorite Red light therapy mask For the ultimate wellness technology treatment. Before bed, I often use the 10-minute sleep prep treatment, and I’ve found that it helps my body relax before bed.

Shipping shoes was not my favorite

To charge the JetBoots, you connect each shoe to a splitter cable and then connect the splitter cable to a power adapter that plugs into an outlet.

While I appreciated that I didn’t need a USB adapter like I do with many of my other health devices, charging was the most complicated part of the JetBoots experience, as you have to wrap each shoe so that the charging ports are easily accessible, which can make it difficult to move them around in their carrying case. Being lazy, I left the shoes out of the bag and rolled them on the floor.

I was sometimes confused by the battery life of the JetBoots, which are designed to last between 150 and 240 minutes. Once I received it, I plugged it in until I saw the battery was almost full on the control panel. However, one shoe had less battery life than the other, which eventually led to his death during the 45-minute recovery treatment. I thought I hadn’t charged them enough, so I kept doing that until I saw the green light on the power adapter.

All subsequent treatments continued, but sometimes one boot was more charged than the other, or they lost battery life faster than I expected. I ended up keeping them connected at all times to alleviate my confusion.

Cleaning the shoes is easy, because they are made of a non-porous, medical-grade material that prevents bacteria build-up. You can gently wipe it from the inside with a 70% isopropyl alcohol cleaning solution. This one is from Walgreens. For the outside, wipe with a soft cloth. Dry and hang using the built-in hanging loops.

Bottom line

Ultimately, I enjoyed using the JetBoots Pro Plus as someone who often deals with leg stiffness and muscle soreness after workouts. However, it’s expensive at $1,150, so I wouldn’t say it’s necessary unless you’re on your feet all the time or focused on recovery in that area, like when Training for a marathon.

To save while still getting the convenience of recovery, you may prefer one brand Massage gunsstarting at $160, which is Some CNET favorites. There’s also JetBoots Prime, which costs $550, but only offers acupressure without LED lights, vibration, or preset treatments.

It’s also good to know that both shoes and massage guns exist HSA- and FSA-acceptedTherabody offers 30-day returns.

Specifications

• Battery life: 150 to 240 minutes
• Sizes: Short (for leg lengths 27 to 32 inches), Regular (32 to 37 inches) and Long (37 inches or more)
• price: $1,150
• weight: 11.3 pounds (small), 12.4 pounds (regular), 12.8 pounds (long)
• a guarantee: One year, limited
• Number of ports: 2

CNET Buying Advice

• The JetBoots Pro Plus would be best for anyone who regularly deals with leg muscle pain or stiffness, especially if you are on your feet often.
• The price of the product is $1,150. The JetBoots Prime is cheaper at $550, but it doesn’t come with vibration, LED, or preprocessing settings.
• You can also consider getting a Therabody massage gun to save even more, while still feeling comfortable. They start at $160.