Pro vs Elite Compression Boots (and the Elite Hip Attachment)
Three ways into RECON compression. The Pro Compression Boots are wireless and built to travel. The Elite Compression System adds chambers, pressure headroom and a hub that drives more than your legs. The Elite Hip Attachment plugs into that hub to cover the hips and glutes. Every spec below comes from the RECON product catalog.
Pro vs Elite vs Hip Attachment: Specs Side by Side
Plain specs. No fine print.
| Pro Compression Boots | Elite Compression System | Elite Hip Attachment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $575 | $649 | $175 (add-on for the Elite) |
| What it is | Wireless, hose-free compression boots | Modular compression system: hub plus leg boots | Hip and glute attachment for the Elite hub |
| Air chambers | 4 per boot | 8 | 8 (smaller chambers than the legs) |
| Coverage | Thigh, calf and ankle | Ankle up to the groin | Shorts-style: low back to just above the knee |
| Pressure | 30 to 240 mmHg, 7 levels (30, 50, 80, 120, 160, 200, 240) | 30 to 260 mmHg | 30 to 260 mmHg, set on the Elite hub |
| Starting pressure | 30 mmHg | 30 mmHg | 30 mmHg (Elite hub) |
| Modes | 5 | 6 | 6 (Elite hub) |
| Timer | 15, 30 or 45 minutes, auto shutoff | Contact us for details | Set on the Elite hub |
| Power | Rechargeable battery, DC 5V 1A charging. | 5,200 mAh battery, 2 to 3 hours, or runs continuously plugged into AC (100 to 240V, 49W) | Powered by the Elite hub |
| Controls | Panel on each boot. No remote | Color LCD screen and remote | Elite hub |
| Attachments | None. Boots only | Accepts the Hip and Arm Attachments, one attachment at a time | Works with the Elite only, one attachment at a time |
| Sizes | M and L | M (XL cuffs, fits about 165 to 180 cm) and L (XXL cuffs, for taller athletes) | Contact us for sizing |
| In the box | 2 boots, charging cable, quick-start guide | Compressor, remote, leg boots with Y-connector, carry bag | Hip attachment with hose, hose cover and connector |
| Catalog weight | 4.96 lb | 6.06 lb | 2.2 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year |
Pro or Elite: Which Compression Boots Should I Buy?
Pick the one that fits how you train and where you recover.
Choose the Pro if you want wireless, hose-free boots that go in a bag and run anywhere. 4 chambers per boot, 7 pressure levels up to 240 mmHg, and a 15, 30 or 45 minute timer, all controlled from the boot itself.
Choose the Elite if you want 8 chambers, up to 260 mmHg and 6 modes, and the option to run it plugged in for back-to-back sessions. Its hub also drives the Elite Hip and Arm Attachments.
Add the Hip Attachment if you own the Elite and want the low back, hips and glutes covered too. It runs as its own session: the Elite runs one attachment at a time, so legs and hips go back to back, never at once.
How Long Should a Compression Session Be?
Same guidance for both boots.
After training is the main use: 20 to 30 minutes at moderate pressure, about 80 to 120 mmHg. Before training is optional: about 10 minutes at light pressure (50 to 80 mmHg), then your normal warm-up. Rest-day sessions can run 30 to 45 minutes. These ranges are RECON guidance, not device settings. In the full RECON routine, compression comes first after training, then PEMF with RECON Renew, then Restore red light.
Trial, Warranty and Shipping
60-Day Performance Trial, counted from delivery: full refund on days 1 to 30; days 31 to 60, unused products only, for a refund less a 20% restocking fee or 100% store credit with no fee. Original packaging required. 1-year warranty on all three. Orders of $150 or more ship free to the lower 48 U.S. states. See Returns and Warranty, or browse all compression systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the RECON Pro and Elite compression boots?
The Pro Compression Boots ($575) are wireless and hose-free with 4 air chambers per boot, 7 pressure levels from 30 to 240 mmHg, 5 modes and a 15, 30 or 45 minute timer. The Elite Compression System ($649) has 8 chambers, 30 to 260 mmHg and 6 modes, runs on its 5,200 mAh battery or plugged in, and its hub accepts the Elite Hip and Arm Attachments.
Does the Elite Hip Attachment work with the Pro boots?
No. The Elite Hip Attachment runs on the Elite Compression System hub only.
Can the Elite run the boots and the hip attachment at the same time?
No. The Elite runs one attachment at a time: both legs through the Y-connector, one hip attachment, or one or two arms. Legs and hips are back-to-back sessions.
How many chambers does the Elite Hip Attachment have?
8 air chambers, matching the Elite hub. The hip chambers are smaller than the leg chambers. It covers from the low back down to just above the knee.
What pressure do RECON boots start at?
Both the Pro and the Elite start every session at 30 mmHg. The Pro tops out at 240 mmHg and the Elite at 260 mmHg.
Do the Pro boots come with a remote?
No. Every Pro control is on the boot's own panel. The Elite comes with a remote and a color LCD screen.
No RECON product is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Prices are U.S. list prices as of October 12, 2026; the product page is the final word on price and stock.