When I count how many slip-ons, sandals, mules, and mocs I own, it’s a wonder I have room for all of them. But none do what this innovative pair of slides from Nike and Hyperice does to offer everyday athletes TLC for their feet. A follow-up to the Hyperboot ($799), the more mainstream Hyperslide ($249) helps reduce tension, promote relaxation, soothe your feet, improve flexibility, and aid in daily recovery.
The answer is absolutely. Recovery starts the moment you step into the Nike Air Zoom Hyperslides–cushioned, softly ridged sandals. I first tried them with bare feet, but also followed the instructions on the enclosed note card which recommends wearing socks.
Doing so made a difference, as I felt the heat penetrated my feet more effectively, and my feet hugged the slide, so the vibration was improved. Also worth noting, these are comfy enough to wear around anytime, even without the heat and vibration. According to the companies, you’ll get up to one hour of battery life with the maximum settings for both heat and vibration, which I found to be accurate.
You can do better with runtime if you choose vibration only, extending runtime up to eight hours. You can customize the slides for whatever experience you want. There are three levels of vibration: 50 Hz, 75 Hz, and 100 Hz, and three levels of heat: 109, 113, and 117 degrees Fahrenheit.
After trying out several variations, I enjoyed the level-one massage with medium heat the most. This is the setting I used wearing these around the house or out running errands. The recovery cycle lasts for 15 minutes, so you’ll have to stop, bend down, and reset the pods—basically, detachable batteries with control buttons—if you want to extend your session.
You can also use the Hyperice app to continue. I also wondered if these slides were TSA-compliant as promised, so I took them along on a recent flight. Because the lithium-ion batteries that go inside the straps are portable electronic devices, they cannot be packed in your checked luggage.
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