Therabody Compression Boots

Guest smiling on a lounger wearing Therabody compression boots

You have seen them on pro athletes after a big race: long, padded boots that fill with air and squeeze the legs in slow, rolling waves. Now they are yours for 30 minutes at PURE.

Lie back in a private wellness room, zip in, close your eyes and let Therabody's air-compression boots go to work, from your feet all the way up your thighs. Thirty minutes later you stand up on legs that feel light, loose and brand new.

Therabody Compression Boots are £35 for 30 minutes or £55 for 60 minutes at PURE Lothian Road in Edinburgh, PURE Union Square in Aberdeen and PURE Witney Lakes.

What the boots feel like

Imagine the best leg massage you have ever had, without anyone touching you. The boots inflate chamber by chamber, starting at your feet and rolling up your legs in a firm, steady squeeze, then release. Squeeze, release, squeeze. It is rhythmic, hypnotic and seriously satisfying.

Your specialist therapist sets the pressure to suit you, from gentle to properly firm. Then you lie back. Read, scroll, listen to something or simply drift. Nobody needs to talk to you. It is 30 minutes that belong entirely to your legs.

The recovery kit of elite sport

Air compression is a staple of sports recovery. Runners swear by it after long runs. Cyclists use it after long days in the saddle. Gym-goers book it after leg day. A 2024 review pulled together 17 trials of air compression in sport, and that is the same technology you lie back in at PURE.

The difference? You do not need a pro contract, a team physio or a pair of boots at home. You just book.

What the research shows

Legs that ache less after a long day

In a trial of 20 people who stand all day for work, 30 minutes of air compression eased evening leg ache more than simply resting. That is the same length as our 30-minute session.

Less sore after sport

A 2024 review of 17 trials found air compression cut muscle soreness straight after a session and again four days later.

Fresher after an ultramarathon

In a trial of 72 ultramarathon finishers, runners felt less tired straight after a 20-minute compression session than after resting. If it works for people who have just run all day, imagine what it does after your Sunday long run.

Who books it

  • People on their feet all shift. Nurses, carers, chefs, hairdressers, teachers and shop staff who feel every hour in their legs by evening.
  • Runners and cyclists after a long run, a race or a big ride.
  • Gym-goers after leg day, a spin class or a heavy squat session.
  • Travellers who want to stretch out and get their legs back after a long trip.
  • Anyone who wants to switch off with no talking and no massage table, just 30 quiet minutes with their feet up.
  • Gift buyers looking for something different for the runner, the nurse or the always-on-their-feet parent in their life.

Your first session, step by step

  1. Arrive and unwind. Your specialist therapist welcomes you into a private wellness room and gets you comfortable on the lounger.
  2. Zip in. The boots go on over both legs, from your toes to the top of your thighs.
  3. Find your pressure. The boots start gently. Your therapist builds the squeeze until it feels firm, satisfying and just right for you.
  4. Lie back. For the next 30 or 60 minutes, the air rolls up your legs in waves. Close your eyes. Listen to something. Let your phone wait.
  5. Stand up light. The boots deflate, come off, and you take your first steps on legs that feel completely refreshed.

Make it your ritual

The guests who love the boots most make them a habit. Runners book every Monday after the Sunday long run. Nurses book the day after a run of long shifts. Cyclists book after the big weekend ride. Gym-goers lock in a session after every leg day. Thirty minutes, once a week, and your legs always have something to look forward to.

Pair the boots with a Theragun massage for the ultimate leg day, or with our cold plunge and Fire & Ice in Aberdeen and Edinburgh for a full recovery-club session.

30 or 60 minutes?

Thirty minutes is the sweet spot for a lunch break, a post-shift reset or your first visit. Sixty minutes gives you a deeper switch-off and includes 60 minutes of spa and wellness facilities, so you can turn it into an afternoon.

Performance Recharge: boots, then oxygen

Want the full athlete treatment? The Performance Recharge Experience is 90 minutes for £115: 30 minutes in the compression boots, then 60 minutes breathing 90–95% oxygen in our mild hyperbaric spa chamber. Legs first, then a long, quiet hour in the chamber. You walk out feeling like a new person. It is at Lothian Road, Edinburgh and Union Square, Aberdeen. Read more on our HBOT page.

Or build your own hour with the Biohacking Wellness Package: compression boots alongside our other wellness technology, from £79 midweek.

Where to go and prices

Experience Length Price Spa
Therabody Compression Boots 30 min £35 Lothian Road, Edinburgh · Union Square, Aberdeen · Witney Lakes
Therabody Compression Boots 60 min £55 Lothian Road, Edinburgh · Union Square, Aberdeen · Witney Lakes
Performance Recharge Experience 90 min £115 Lothian Road, Edinburgh · Union Square, Aberdeen
Biohacking Wellness Package 60 min £79 midweek, £89 weekend Lothian Road, Edinburgh · Union Square, Aberdeen

Treatments of 60 minutes or longer include 60 minutes of spa and wellness facilities. Facilities vary by spa, so visit our spa page for details. All our spas open seven days a week and late.

Your legs have earned this. Buy compression boots online now, for yourself or as a gift, and book your 30 minutes.

Pregnant or under medical care? Have a quick word with your GP before you book.

A wellness experience, not a medical treatment.

Frequently asked questions

What do compression boots feel like?

Like a firm, rolling leg massage with nobody touching you. The boots fill with air from your feet upwards, squeeze, then release, in a slow rhythm that most people find hypnotic. Your therapist sets the pressure to suit you, and many guests drift off. Buy a 30-minute Therabody Compression Boots session online for £35 and feel it for yourself.

Do pro athletes really use compression boots?

Yes. Air compression is a staple of sports recovery, and a 2024 review pulled together 17 trials of it in sport, finding less soreness straight after a session and four days later. It is the same technology you lie back in at PURE, without needing a pro contract. Book 30 minutes for £35 or 60 minutes for £55 online.

Should I book 30 or 60 minutes?

Thirty minutes is perfect for a lunch break, a post-shift reset or your first visit, and in a trial of standing workers a 30-minute session eased evening leg ache. Sixty minutes gives you a deeper switch-off and includes 60 minutes of spa and wellness facilities. Buy either online now, for yourself or as a gift.

Are compression boots good after a marathon?

Runners love them. In a trial of 72 ultramarathon finishers, a 20-minute compression session left runners feeling less tired than resting, and a review of 17 trials found less soreness up to four days later. Book a session for the day after your race and give your legs the athlete treatment. Buy Therabody Compression Boots online from £35.

What is the Performance Recharge Experience?

It is our full athlete treatment: 30 minutes in Therabody compression boots, then 60 minutes breathing 90–95% oxygen in our mild hyperbaric spa chamber. Ninety minutes, two experiences, one booking, for £115 at Lothian Road, Edinburgh and Union Square, Aberdeen. It includes spa and wellness facilities too. Buy Performance Recharge online and book your recharge.

Where can I try compression boots near me?

Therabody Compression Boots are at PURE Lothian Road in Edinburgh, PURE Union Square in Aberdeen and PURE Witney Lakes, in a private wellness room. All three spas open seven days a week and late. Sessions are £35 for 30 minutes or £55 for 60 minutes. Buy online now and book a time that suits you.

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