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Find your boot

Six quick questions. One clear match. I'll tell you which of our systems fits how you train, travel and recover.

Dr Pete Fowler, PhD6 questionsTakes 1 minute

Question 1

Where will you use your boots most?

At homeOn the couch or in bed after trainingOn the goGym, events, the car, hotelsAnywhere I can sit for 10 minutesQuick sessions whenever I get a gap

Will your boots travel with you?

Yes, oftenTrips, comps and away gamesNow and thenNo, they will live at home

Which areas do you want to recover?

Full legsFeet up to thighsLegs, hips and glutesThe whole lower bodyCalves or armsTargeted, smaller areas

How much control do you want?

Full controlFine pressure steps and switch zones offA few clear settingsPick a pressure and press goKeep it simpleChoose a mode and relax

How often do you train or stay active?

5 or more times a week2 to 4 times a weekOnce or twice a week

What's your main goal?

Back up for the next hard sessionFresh legs after long days on my feet or travelA simple start with compressionA calm wind-down at night

How it works

Choosing compression boots, made simple

Amanda and I built this boot finder to take the guesswork out of choosing. It asks six quick questions: where you recover, whether your boots travel, which areas you want to cover, how much control you like, how often you train and your main goal. Then it matches you to one of our four systems, with a runner-up.

Which compression boots are right for me?

If you want the most control, PROPulse gives you 30 to 260 mmHg in 5 mmHg steps and six chambers you can switch off one by one. If you want freedom, PROAir is fully wireless, with seven settings from 30 to 240 mmHg and 15, 30 or 45 minute sessions. PROLite is our compact option for calves or arms, with three modes and three intensity levels. If you want hips and glutes covered as well as legs, the Lower Body Compression System is built for it.

What pressure should I start on?

Most research on compression boots has used 20 to 30 minutes at about 80 mmHg. Start there, then adjust to what feels firm but comfortable.

When should I use them?

After training, or after a long day on your feet. Less fatigue is the most consistent finding in the research. I cover the studies in Do Compression Boots Actually Work?

What if I choose the wrong one?

You're covered. Every order has free shipping in Australia, a 30-day money-back guarantee and a 12-month warranty.

Who is behind this quiz?

I'm Dr Pete Fowler. My PhD is in sleep and recovery in elite athletes, and I've worked with the AIS, McLaren F1 and Tottenham Hotspur. Amanda and I run The Recovery Project from Queensland.

Want the full comparison? Read Which Compression Boots Are Right for You? or grab my free At-Home Recovery Blueprint.