Guide: Find the right set of Recovery Boots for you
Which model of recovery boots should I choose?
At Optima Sport we want to help you choose the right set of Recovery Boots, therefore made this guide so that you can get the optimal output from your Recovery Boots.
You can read more about the individual options below, and you are always welcome to write to us .
Whether you are a top athlete or train a few days a week, you can benefit from using Optima Sports Recovery Boots. This means you can enjoy the boots whether you are training up for your first 1/2 marathon or you are a top-level athlete.
Recovery Boots will help you:
Save time on active recovery.
Train harder more often.
Avoid heavy legs the days after a hard training session.
Preventing or shortening injury time.
2. How do Recovery Boots work?
When you are wearing the boots, the venous fluid is pressed back, which results in increased blood circulation, thus providing oxygen and nutrients around your muscles and helping to restore damaged tissues.
The treatment is comfortable and relaxing, and completely without risks or side effects. You have several options to choose a treatment that suits you, by either choosing the program, time, and how high the pressure should be in the boots.
3. How many zones should I choose (Z4, Z6, eller Z8)?
We have 3 types of boots you can choose from. The boots have resp. 4 zones, 6 zones, or 8 zones. Below you can read what the differences are between the different boots.
Base K4 is mainly used for lymphatic drainage. This boot has the least degree of flexibility due to the 4 chambers that can be turned on and off. Flexibility is especially good in connection with injuries, where you can turn off the zone around the injury.
Pro K6 a nice all round machine. This machine is suitable for lymph drainage and massage programs. Here you get a nice flexibility in relation to the number of chambers that can be switched on and off.
Ultima K8 is our top model and suitable for all programs. The boot provides a more in-depth massage than our other boots, as the chambers are smaller and therefore can work their way into the muscles. This boot gives you optimal flexibility, as you get 8 chambers that can be turned on and off.
Location of zones: The boots have 1 zone for the foot, 1 zone around the calf, and 2 zones around the thighs.
Location of zones: The boots have 1 zone for the foot, 2 zones around the calf, and 3 zones around the thighs.
Location of zones: The boot has 1 zone for the foot, 3 zones around the calf, and 4 zones around the thighs.
Suitable for people who wants a faster recovery, but not massage. The machine is also good if e.g. walk or stand a lot during the day.
Suitable for people who train 2-3 days a week and want a faster recovery plus the option to soften the muscles with massage. The machine is also good if e.g. walk or stand a lot during the day.
Suitable for the athlete or person who trains a few times a week and wants the best recovery and in-depth massage.
Our desktop unit is for you who do not mind being dependent on a power outlet.
Weight (complete set of boots, machine and bag): (complete set with, machine and bag): about 5.7 kg.
Size (complete set of boots, machine, and a travel bag): 36 cm in length, 19 cm in width, and 34 cm in height.
6 programs: Program A: massage (1 zone at a time) Program B: lymphatic drainage Program C: massage (2 zones at a time) Program D: Recovery (full squeeze with all zones at a time) Program E: program B + C alternatively Program F: program A + C + D alternatively
Carry bag: A Carry bag is included.
Boot sizes: Length 70 cm, 70 cm in circumference (110 cm full length)- ONLY Z4
Length 85 cm, 70 cm in circumference (110 cm full length)
Length 100 cm, 75 cm in circumference (125 cm full length)
Remote control:
A remote control is included.
Our battery model is for you who do not want to be dependent on a power outlet.
It is also possible to use the battery model while charging.
Weight (complete set of boots, machine, and bag): about 4.2 kg. (about 25% less than our desktop model).
Size (complete set of boots, machine, and a bag): 36 cm in length, 19 cm in width, and 34 cm in height (approx. 41% smaller than our desktop model).
Battery lifetime: the battery life depends on which programs you run, but a fully charged machine can basically run for 1.5 hours. The charging time is approx. 1.5 hours.
6 programs: Program 1: massage (1 zone at a time) Program 2: lymphatic drainage Program 3: pulsating massage Program 4: Recovery (full squeeze with all zones at a time) Program 5: intense lymphatic drainage Program 6:
intens pulserende masssage
Carry bag: Carry bag is included.
Boot sizes: Length 70 cm, 70 cm in circumference (110 cm full length)- ONLY Z4
Length 85 cm, 70 cm in circumference (110 cm full length)
Length 100 cm, 75 cm in circumference (125 cm full length)
Bluetooth connection:
Possibility to control the machine via your phone with the corresponding app (Note only the K8 models).
Our recovery boots start at your toes and end around the groin. Boots are great for massaging and draining your legs. Our boots are good for you who want massage and drainage. You should choose boots if you are not interested in getting a massage around your glutes and hips.
Pants
Pants are longer than boots which means that the chambers are slightly larger. This means that the massage function cannot go as deep as the boots. However, this usually has only a small impact. If you have difficulty walking, the pants may also be a little hard to put on.
The pants can be used both sitting and lying down.
As the bone structure around the hips is larger than in the legs, the pressure around the hips may feel different than in our Optima Sport Recovery Boots.
The pants are only sold for machines with 6 and 8 chambers. You can choose trousers instead of boots under our complete sets for an extra price of 90€.
Below you will find a size guide for our recovery boots as well as a video on how to measure your size.
If you are in between 2 sizes, we always recommend going with the longest, as the boots will shrink when they are inflated.
This video tells you how to measure the length of your legs.
7. Technical specifications
Desktop models
Voltage: 220-240
Watt: 30
6 programs
Compression capacity 30-240mmHg
Pressure sensor
Cable length: 1.5m
CE certificate
CE-medical certificate
RoHs-certificate
Battery models
Voltage: 220-240
Watt: 30
6 programs
Compression capacity 30-240mmHg
Pressure sensor
Application time: about 1.5 hours depending on the chosen program
Charging time: 90 min
Battery life: about 400 charges
CE certificate
RoHs-certificate
Below you will find a manual for Optima Sport Recovery Boots. The manual contains both a starter guide for our desktop machine and for our battery machine.
