Short answer: the JetBoots Prime are wireless compression boots with the pump and controls built into each boot, plus infrared LED and vibration, for $549.99. There are no hoses and no console. Pressure adjusts in only 4 steps, which is the main compromise.
How fine is the pressure control?
The range is 25 to 100 mmHg in 25 mmHg increments. That gives 4 settings: 25, 50, 75, and 100. If 50 feels light and 75 feels strong, there is nothing in between. The PRO Plus model adjusts in 5 mmHg steps. Most people settle on one setting and leave it, so decide how much fine-tuning matters to you.
Which size do you need?
Our data lists Short for a 25-29” inseam, Regular for 29-33”, and Long for 30” and up. The Regular and Long ranges overlap as listed, so check Therabody’s own size chart before choosing between them. Measure your inseam, not your height.
What do the specs mean in use?
Timer options are 20, 40, or 60 minutes, or continuous. The battery lasts 180 minutes, which is 9 sessions of 20 minutes. The Regular size weighs 6 lbs. The boots fold into the included drawstring backpack and charge by USB-C.
What do the LED and vibration add?
They are extra features on top of compression. Our data doesn’t give the LED wavelength or output. Treat them as comfort features unless Therabody shows you the specifications. On compression itself, the research is mixed. Do Compression Boots Work? covers it.
Ask your doctor first if you have a circulation condition or a history of blood clots.
What does the warranty cover?
A 1-year limited warranty. With the pump inside the boot, a fault means sending the boot back, not swapping a console.
You get, you give up
You get a hose-free setup with an LCD screen on the boot. You give up fine pressure steps and the PRO Plus model’s FDA clearance listing.
How it compares
The JetBoots PRO Plus costs $999.99, which is $450 more. The FIT KING Recovery Power Pro costs $449.99 with 12 levels up to 150 mmHg. See Wireless Compression Boots vs. Control-Unit Boots.
