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If you always finish your runs with aching feet, Nike might have just created the perfect shoe for you.
The Nike Air Zoom Hyperslide is an 'innovative recovery slide' that promises to massage your feet back to full strength.
The slides use a combination of heat and vibration on the top of the foot to 'reduce tension, relax feet and support everyday recovery'.
That massaging feature comes from a magnetically attached massage pod, created by the sports therapy company Hyperice, housed within the adjustable strap.
Nice says that this 'Hyperslide Pod' can deliver three levels of vibration power and three levels of heat, reaching up to 47°C (117°F).
The massages run in 15-minute cycles that are controlled through the pod itself or through an app, with a battery life of about one hour.
Tech fans have already flocked to social media to share their enthusiasm over these unusual new shoes, with one calling them 'perfect for winter'.
However, the ultimate relaxation slides don't come easy, with a pair costing $249 (£186).
The Nike Air Zoom Hyperslide (pictured) is an 'innovative recovery slide' that promises to massage your feet back to full strength
The shoe uses targeted heat and vibration applied to the top of the foot to help speed up recovery after exercise
Tobie Hatfield, Nike's senior director of athlete innovation, says: '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.'
This latest release is the second collaboration between Nike and Hyperice, following the launch of the Hyperboot in May last year.
The Hyperboot was an athlete-focused shoe costing $899 (£674) that used a combination of compression and heat to boost recovery.
Unlike that previous innovation, which first debuted to Olympians in 2024, the Hyperslide is a bit more practical and accessible for the average person.
Anthony Katz, Founder of Hyperice, says: 'With the Nike Air Zoom Hyperslide, we’re making premium recovery more accessible than ever.'
Nike claims that the Hyperslides combine the comfort and convenience of their typical Nike Air Zoom slides with the added benefits of targeted heat and massage.
Virgil van Dijk, captain of Liverpool F.C and Nike athlete, says: 'It’s the combination that stands out.
The massage feature comes from a magnetically attached massage pod, created by the sports therapy company Hyperice, housed within the adjustable strap
'The Hyperice heat and vibration help my feet recover as quickly as possible, while the Nike Air Zoom cushioning makes it feel incredibly comfortable.'
The Air Zoom Hyperslide will be available online in selected markets and in stores globally beginning September 29.
However, fans have already taken to social media to share their excitement.
On X, one enthusiastic sports lover wrote: 'These look awesome, seem perfect after long walks.'
'I need this after walking 20+ miles this weekend,' added another.
While one commenter chimed in: 'The future of recovery just got a lot more comfortable.'
But not everyone was quite so enthusiastic over the prospect of spending $250 (£186) on a pair of heated sandals, with one commenter complaining: 'I’d rather have sore feet than wear those.'
Another X user added: 'That's cool and all but I don't know if it's worth that kind of money.'
As one commenter joked: 'Now I have to remember to charge my slides.'