NIKE’s hyperslide uses heat and vibration to massage your feet after workouts

combining NIKE’s air zoom cushioning with built-in heat and vibration massage, the recovery slide reflects a growing shift toward wearable wellness technologies.

thomai tsimpou July 28, 2026 4 min

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nike and Hyperice’s wearable approach to post-training recovery

NIKE and Hyperice collaborate on the NIKE Air Zoom Hyperslide, a recovery-focused slide that integrates heat and vibration therapy directly into everyday footwear. Developed through the companies’ ongoing partnership (find designboom’s previous coverage here), the wearable combines NIKE’s Air Zoom cushioning with Hyperice’s recovery technology, giving athletes and everyday users an easy way to integrate post-exercise care into their daily routines.

‘Athletes leave everything on the field, and the approach to recovery needs to meet them at the same level. With the NIKE Air Zoom Hyperslide, we wanted to create a solution that kickstarts recovery the moment you power it up — helping athletes feel more relaxed, restored and ready to take their performance to the next level,’ notes Tobie Hatfield, Senior Director of Athlete Innovation at NIKE.

A removable Hyperslide Pod, magnetically housed within the adjustable upper strap, delivers three levels of heat, reaching up to 47°C (117°F), alongside three vibration intensities that run through 15-minute recovery sessions. Users can adjust settings directly on the pod or connect it to the Hyperice app for additional control.

Beneath the foot, NIKE incorporates a full-length, low-profile Air Zoom sole intended to provide soft, responsive cushioning during everyday use. While the vibration and heat are concentrated across the top of the foot, the Air Zoom platform supports walking comfort, allowing the slide to function as both recovery equipment and casual footwear.

NIKE’s hyperslide uses heat and vibration to massage your feet after workouts - 1 — all images courtesy of NIKE and Hyperice

Heat and vibration are built into the adjustable strap of the slide

The Air Zoom Hyperslide points to a broader shift in sports design, where recovery is no longer treated as an activity separate from training. By embedding heat and vibration technology into a wearable slide, Nike and Hyperice explore how recovery tools can become part of everyday movement without requiring dedicated equipment.

‘Our partnership with NIKE has always been driven by a shared commitment to innovation for the athlete. With the NIKE Air Zoom Hyperslide, we’re making premium recovery more accessible than ever, combining NIKE’s iconic footwear expertise with Hyperice technology to help people recover smarter with every step.’ shares Anthony Katz

Founder of Hyperice.

The concept draws on Hyperice’s Venom line of heated vibration products, translating technologies commonly found in portable recovery devices into a wearable format. According to the designers at NIKE, development involved feedback from both elite and recreational athletes, who pointed to the combination of cushioning, heat, and vibration as a practical addition to their post-training routines.

The Air Zoom Hyperslide follows the release of the NIKE x Hyperice Hyperboot, marking the second product developed through the partnership between the two companies. Together, the projects signal an ongoing effort to integrate recovery technologies more directly into performance apparel and footwear. The NIKE Air Zoom Hyperslide will launch globally beginning September 29th, 2026, through NIKE, Hyperice, and select retail partners.

NIKE’s hyperslide uses heat and vibration to massage your feet after workouts - 2 — heat is directed across the top of the foot while the Air zoom sole cushions every step

NIKE’s hyperslide uses heat and vibration to massage your feet after workouts - 3 — a top view highlights the adjustable strap and embedded recovery module

NIKE’s hyperslide uses heat and vibration to massage your feet after workouts - 4 — the magnetic hyperslide pod delivers three levels of heat and vibration through on-pod controls

NIKE’s hyperslide uses heat and vibration to massage your feet after workouts - 5 — the black colorway pairs the removable recovery pod with a breathable mesh upper

NIKE’s hyperslide uses heat and vibration to massage your feet after workouts - 6 — a sculpted sole with concentric traction patterns

NIKE’s hyperslide uses heat and vibration to massage your feet after workouts - 7 — the oversized NIKE swoosh spans the adjustable upper of the recovery slide

NIKE’s hyperslide uses heat and vibration to massage your feet after workouts - 8 — the black colorway pairs the removable recovery pod with a breathable mesh upper

NIKE’s hyperslide uses heat and vibration to massage your feet after workouts - 9 — internal lighting illustrates the slide’s targeted heat zones beneath the adjustable strap

NIKE’s hyperslide uses heat and vibration to massage your feet after workouts - 10 — the removable hyperslide pod charges separately and magnetically reconnects to the slide

project info:

name: NIKE Air Zoom Hyperslide

company: NIKE | @nike

technology: Hyperice | @hyperice