Do you know the incredible story of the “Hyperice” brand, a true American success story, of which Kobe Bryant was one of the main actors? Leader in the world of professional sports thanks to its high-end equipment for physical recovery, Hyperice has taken a new step in its ascent by teaming up this time with Nike to create what looks like the “ boot of the future “.
The result of the collaboration between the two entities, which notably relied on the opinions of LeBron James and A'Ja Wilson, the famous pair does not yet have an official name. Its use is only limited to post-match warm-ups and cool-downs, but its usefulness could be much more than just a gimmick in the future.
Visible at the Paris Olympics
Concretely, the shoe with a futuristic design, here in black, white and gray, equipped with two large straps, is accompanied by an electronic device at the heel, rechargeable via a USB port hidden just below. This allows you to heat the foot in preparation for a match or to compress it using the Normatec air compression massage system to facilitate blood circulation.
Few athletes have until now had the opportunity to test them. Nike plans to distribute a few pairs during the Paris Olympic Games.