Headline: Nike launches futuristic sliders that warm and massage aching feet
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Nike has unveiled a pair of high-tech sliders that warm and massage tired feet after exercise.
The new Air Zoom Hyperslide, created with recovery tech firm Hyperice, features Nike's Air Zoom cushioning alongside a removable pod hidden inside the strap that delivers heat and massage directly to the top of the foot.
Wearers can choose from three heat settings - reaching up to 47C - and three vibration levels using buttons on the shoe or a smartphone app.
Each recovery session lasts 15 minutes, effectively turning the humble slider into a wearable foot massager.
Nike says the idea is simple - recovery shouldn't start when you get home, it should begin the moment you slip your shoes on.
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk, who helped test the footwear, said the combination of cushioning, warmth and vibration makes it easier to recover after training and matches.
The launch comes as sports recovery gadgets continue to boom, with massage guns, compression boots and heat therapy becoming increasingly popular with both elite athletes and everyday gym-goers.
The Air Zoom Hyperslide goes on sale from September 29 in selected markets.
It will cost $250 (around £185), with UK pricing yet to be confirmed.
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