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Jumpsoles are the world’s most popular platform training shoes.
They are created by JumpUSA, a company that makes training equipment for several sports.
JumpUSA claims that Jumpsoles will increase your vertical jump by 5-10 inches.
Is this an accurate statement?
Read on to find out the truth…
What Are Jumpsoles?
Jumpsoles are platforms that attach to your shoes.
After you put them on, they elevate your heels so that they never touch the ground.
This focuses all your body weight on your calves.
Combined with the plyometric exercises given in the program, they train your calves to become stronger by developing the fast twitch muscle fibers in your legs.
Do Jumpsoles Make You Jump Higher?
Our answer is NO, they DON’T work well enough to make you jump higher.
Here are the 2 main reasons why Jumpsoles won’t increase your vertical jump by much:
1.Too much focus on calf work
- The jumpsoles focus way too much on calf muscle training.
- Science has proven that calf muscles are not that important in overall vertical jump training.
- The posterior chain muscles (lower back, glutes, hamstrings, quads) are WAY more important than calf muscles in vertical jump training.
2. Little or no weight training
- The exercises provided in the program are primarily plyometric exercises.
- These exercises will improve your explosiveness, quickness, and vertical jump ONLY if you currently have limited plyometric training experience.
- If you already have plyometric training experience or you are already a pretty quick athlete, you will see little or no gains.
- Good vertical jump programs focus on a combination of solid weight training and plyometrics.
- Jumpsoles have a limited weight training component and is therefore an incomplete vertical jump program.
Proprioceptors: The ONLY Reason To Get Jumpsoles
Proprioceptors are little plugs that screw into the bottom of your Jumpsoles.
They help you to develop balance by training your stabilizer muscles.
They also build muscles in your ankles and feet which is key for injury prevention.
I personally used the Jumpsoles + proprioceptors while rehabing from a serious knee injury I suffered my sophomore year in college.
They worked really well, and if you currently have any leg injuries, we HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you get Jumpsoles + Proprioceptors.
They will help you recover much faster and prevent future injuries.
Conclusion
We can summarize our Jumpsoles review in 2 sentences:
1. We DON’T recommend Jumpsoles as a vertical leap program.
2. We DO recommend Jumpsoles (+ Proprioceptors) for injury prevention & rehabilitation.
If you are looking to rehab from an injury or prevent future injuries, we highly recommend the Jumpsoles + Proprioceptors.
However, if you are looking for a vertical jump program to make you jump higher, don’t bother with Jumpsoles.
Instead, get our #1 ranked vertical jump program by clicking here.
This solid program is scientifically proven to make you jump at least 10 inches higher because it employs a multi-faceted approach to training.
Have You Used Jumpsoles Before?
If you have trained with Jumpsoles before, what kind of results did you see?
We would love to know your thoughts because your input will help others make a better, more informed decision.
Please share your experiences by leaving a comment below:
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July 7th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
You guys have destroyed my belief in jumpsoles i hope ur happy
. I was honestly just about to buy them. I have a question for the world wide web…if my weak spots are my ankles should I buy these anyway? I have rolled my ankle 4 times in my life and everytime I become a vegitable for a week trying to repair my body.
July 7th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
Trevor, if your ankles are prone to injury, I HIGHLY recommend you get the Jumpsoles + Proprioceptors as soon as possible! They will make your ankles way stronger and prevent future injuries. It worked wonders while I was rehabbing my knee.
February 11th, 2010 at 11:51 pm
If you’ve sprained your ankle before and are having recurring problems, I’d recommend getting ‘active ankle’ ankle braces. They allow your foot appropriate movement, but totally prevent you from rolling your ankle side to side. Check them out. They’re well built, and I’ve seen people, myself included, who go from having ankle issues to being back on the court quickly and back to game speed as well. Good luck!
August 10th, 2010 at 9:09 pm
dont listen to them jumpsoles do work whomever is reading this jumpsoles do work look at other reviws
July 7th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
many people told me do not buy the jumpsoles nd that they wouldnt really help me . but after readying this i am really not gunna buy them
July 14th, 2009 at 5:32 am
Hi guys,
I’ve used Jumpsoles during the 8 weeks explained in the training program
before using Jumpsoles, I’ve a little Vert Jump (30 Cm) and now after the training program my vert jump is (105 cm), but I’ve combined Jumpsoles with another program to get this result. I think that Jumpsoles is an help but not the main tool and program for increasing Vert Jumps.
Try to use it with Air alert 3,
Good Luck
July 14th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
i used jumpsoles for a couple weeks, probably around 1.5/2 months and i saw great results. i went from barely touching the backboard, to grabbing the rim. i think they worked for me because i didnt really follow the program given. i made my own schedule and excercises up, but mixed some of the given ones in too. i definitely do agree with you about the proprieceptors because i had very week ankles and injured them both about twice during one season, but after i used them, my ankles got stronger and i havent injured them since. i would recomend jumpsoles, but make your own program up.
July 19th, 2009 at 11:16 pm
jumpsoles ordered a pair of work I hope to upload a video of my dunk to be silent
July 25th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
Jumpsoles does not work don’t buy it. I did the 8 week program 3 times with no gains. It’s a waste of money. I started out grabbing rim after the program I can only grab rim. trust me when I say they are a waste of money
July 27th, 2009 at 5:25 am
WELL I HAVE JUMPSOLES AN I BEEN HAVING THEM FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS AN REALLY HAVENT SEE NO IMPROVEMENT WELL U DO SEE IMPROVMENT BUT NOT FAST IMPROVEMENT LIKE MOST BASKETBALL PLAYER WANT TO SEE…….. REALLY I THINK ITS A WASTE OF MONEY
August 16th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Hey me again, I have bought the jumpsoles for $110 & I really think they are useful because I usually run on the tredmill for an hour and sweat alot so I know what a good workout feels like & these jumpsoles made me sweat like a pig! Also I did not buy the propioceptors but I met this dude at the gym and he let me try them for free! As for my vert…I actually have not seen any gains thus far but I am not as prone to injurys (I think if I finished the 8 week program and rested for 10 days I would be able to get pretty far above the rim).
August 18th, 2009 at 11:35 am
A friend of mine bought jumpsoles, I naturally had a higher vertical than him he used it for about 2/12 months he is dunking all over the place jumping over scorers tables to dunk finishing in centres faces catching alley oops from halfcourt and I’m also getting myself some I have witnessed it first hand.don’t be told too much emphasis on calves and things get ‘em you won’t be sorry. They work They work They work!!
I’ll update in 3 months time.
October 27th, 2009 at 2:48 am
Hey
i think that some exersices with jumpsoles work magically. I gain an ich in a week of doing one exersices!!!
They can increase flexability in the Achillies and strengthens them I think.
Please reply to tell me if thats true. Im thinking about buying but with that im not sure.
Please reply asap
Thanks Ash.
October 27th, 2009 at 10:18 am
Hey Ash. If it’s working, keep doing it!
November 3rd, 2009 at 4:51 am
air alert did not work for me. did jumpsoles during the summer 09, although it says “guranteed 5 inches or more” i didn really care, i gained 4 inches in the phi slamma jamma JS program now my hops is a 35inches. its more like “guranteed increasing your hops”
ps im only 5’10-11
November 16th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
I think strength shoes are a lot more effective.I have used both and I can remember when I was using strength shoes how strong and fast I felt.And people really noticed my increased explosion and quickness.The jumpsoles work but not as effectively as the strenght shoes.
November 26th, 2009 at 11:13 am
Hey Dan i’m from Indonesia
i’m 174 cm (5’7 i guess) and i did try the jumpsoles program
In my school i’m considered a high jumper, as i can touch the rim and have a 34 inch running vertical
i tried jumpsoles because I wanted to dunk, but during the fourth week i was really ill and stopped training since then.
well, i found that i only gained around 1-1.5 cinch during those 4 weeks.
It’s pretty disappointing, but is it normal? (They say you have to complete the 8 week schedule)
During the 48 hour rest period (after training) i can’t really resist playing ball with my friends. Does that affect my jumping progress?
All in all jumpsoles wasn’t that great, but i’m going to try it again
November 26th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Hey Bryan. It depends on how much ball you play during your off days. Playing for a little while shouldn’t affect your progress at all. I had the same result with Jumpsoles. I didn’t gain much, despite the fact that I did the whole program. I can tell you this though – when I injured my knee, the Jumpsoles helped me A LOT. All those balancing exercises with the proprioceptors helped me heal my injury.
November 27th, 2009 at 5:51 am
Hey thanks for the reply Dan
Yes jumpsoles was very useful and it helped minimize ankle injuries
Well all the best to you
December 1st, 2009 at 1:28 pm
what about strength shoes they are allot like the jumpsoles?
December 1st, 2009 at 4:24 pm
Yeah. They work on the same principle as the Jumpsoles.
January 27th, 2010 at 7:54 pm
wat about strenght shoes do those work
December 4th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
Hey again Dan.
I want to ask, the manual mentioned that I can only train 2 times per week with at least 48 hours of rest.
Is it okay if I haggle it up to 3 times a week? Or is it better to stick with 2 times per week.
Anyways making progress here, can now hang on the rim without running
December 12th, 2009 at 5:49 pm
Jumpsoles increased my vert from not getting backboard to getting rim )whatever the vertical is for that) ive gotten compliments about my increase in my vertical and speed. i am going to buy the proprioceptor plugs because you guys gave a good review on it. thank you!
January 6th, 2010 at 10:48 pm
is it possible to make your own jumpsoles??
January 7th, 2010 at 8:15 am
Jumpsoles have been the key to my vertical jump. Before i got them i could barely touch net. Now 2 months later i can hang onto the rim. BUY JUMPSOLES!!!
January 26th, 2010 at 10:40 pm
Hey, I have used jump soles and I felt it increased my jumping a pretty decent amount. I’m about 5’10, and before I used jumpsoles i was grabbing/two hand touching a 10′ rim, then I did the jumpsoles training for about a month straight one summer, where i started two hand hanging on the rim consistently, followed by eventually being able to put down a one hand dunk(after warming up) a month after. I felt that jumpsoles was definitely the factor in this increase of jumping. However, I currently have jumper’s knee(inflammable tendon in my knees) which I feel was caused from doing the jumpsoles training program because of lots of strain that was caused on my legs from doing the jumpsoles workouts.
March 5th, 2010 at 2:33 pm
That is the exact same thing that happened to me. I went from hanging on the rim to doing one hand dunks on good days. but my knees were kinda messed up after everything. Its been a year since i trained with jumpsoles an i can do reverse and 360 dunks now. i think it really helped me out.
January 27th, 2010 at 10:00 am
I must disagree a bit with the writers of this column. I bought the jump soles about 15 years ago and they did wonders. When following the program they gave, all the trainings areas increased. I was jumping better, my balance was better, my lower body strength was excellent and my endurance increased. Prior to using them I could barely touch the rim. After a week or so I was grabbing the rim and I was actuall able to go above the rim after a few weeks. The one thing I would suggest is using them in the off season or in conjunction with a weight workout. The results will be off the charts. Don’t be discouraged when people say you are woalking with moon shoes on. LOL. I want to buy another pair.
January 27th, 2010 at 10:00 am
See for most of you guys who are seeing gains your vert was probaly about 20-24inches as for other people like me or close to me im 6′ and can dunk with 2 steps, my vert is roughly 34 or higher, but if i was to get jump soles i bet id only gain roughly 1 or 2 inches witch is not sufficent for an 8 week program
February 1st, 2010 at 12:37 am
it does work i gain like 2-3 inch lol
July 30th, 2010 at 4:58 am
i wanted to buy jumpsoles but now im not so sure its worked for some people and HAS
February 3rd, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Hello this is so cool thanks for all the info.
Do you know any good stores that sell jumpsoles that are good quality AND an affordable price?
February 8th, 2010 at 5:37 pm
I used jumpsoles for 6 months and really thought they worked well.. I never did weight training in high school.. Just road my bike and jump soles for a whole summer, went from being able to grab the rim to dunking with 2 hands in about a four month period…
February 12th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
I sued Jump Soles with 6 High School Athletes for a period of 6 weeks with 2 sessions per week and no other training during this time and all athletes had significant gains. We had veritcal jump increases from 4 inches to 8 inches and speed increased between 20-30 percent. We did go on and use the proprioceptors after the 1st 6 week cycle, but I totally disagee that these are not good.
And, I also own your Jump Manual and will begin using it in the spring when the current BB season completes.
Thanks
Mike
March 5th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
I used Jumpsoles about a year ago, and went from hanging on the rim at 5’10″ to doing alley-oops and 360 dunks at 6’2″. The jumpsoles improved my explosiveness and quickness, but not my leg strength. Im going to start doing some leg excersises like squats and step ups with weights to build some power. Dunking is the BEST!!!!
If anybody knows some good strength building workouts, let me know please.
March 5th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
obviously the jumpsoles will work, it’s peoples work ethic that isn’t giving them the results they want.
April 17th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
I can’t speak for all people but with my experience I would recommend jumpsoles. Keep in mind that there are many factors in determining how much you will gain as far a vertical. They recommend that this program be done twice a weak this is because jumpsoles is extremely tiring for your muscles. You should have 48 hours to properly rebuild the muscles that have been torn. If you are playing in-between or doing to program during season you can actually have the opposite effect and lose inches in you vertical due to over training and fatigue. Proper form during exercise is very important as well. I’ve had good results when I was under sixteen and now that I’m in my last year of high school I’m currently doing the program with weights and I’ve already seen significant gains after two weeks. Work ethic, commitment, form and rest are extremely important. If you are willing to work hard and push yourself through each exercise I would recommend jumpsoles.
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:12 am
Don’t buy the jumpsoles i used them for 2 months and they damaged my knees.
May 5th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
hey…i use the jumpsoles with the manuel they gave me but should i also be doing an upperbody workout also?
May 20th, 2010 at 2:17 am
I’m like 5’8 n I jus started using jumpsoles. What I think of all this is it varies on how much they ll help jus depending on who u are. N ur body. I can already touch the rim n i’m 16, but I do recomend them for y’ll cuz I have some dudes that wasn’t Dunkin last year but now are. So suite yo selfs man
May 29th, 2010 at 2:27 am
they work but to reach your max vertical you need to lift wieghts.heavy wieght low reps at first i tried them and could touch rim ten did jumpsoles monday then heavy leg training thursday for 2 months and i built spee and power now i can almost hi my head on the rim my next goal and im 5 10
June 4th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
so do they work
June 11th, 2010 at 5:11 pm
hey dan i have a 21 inch running vertical and im 11 is that good or bad
June 17th, 2010 at 8:57 pm
Hey Ray. That’s pretty good for your age man, keep it up!
June 26th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
yo, I’m starting up the jumpsoles workout this summer but I found a confusing part. The program says “DO TWICE PER WEEK with two days of rest in between” this doesn’t make sence to me because that only adds up to four days, what am I doing for the other three days?
P.S: I used to just do a seven day thing with no rest and I got result I’m gonna keep doing that until someone convinces me not to…is that right?
June 27th, 2010 at 5:20 am
I play baketball so much i get f in all my clss i want to be a pro so bad. I HERD that jumpsoles help you I got one from my older bro gave me one but i have no dvd that comes what it but i now the work out i found out in jumpusa. in today i did the work out but i did not sweat at all my frit day so am i bust to sweat. some one replay me plz and thank you so much
July 11th, 2010 at 11:55 am
First of all, if you want to be a pro you have to learn a few things in school, try to work your way up to a D, take baby steps! Secondly if you are not sweating try adding some weight to your workout (only if ur over 16 or are experienced with weight). You can also try more reps, higher platforms and longer distances! Good luck bro anyone can be a star no matter if you make money or not just believe!
July 11th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
YO I GOT A QUESTION!!!! I’m doing the plyometrics in the first week of the workout and I want to know, is it okay if I make the platform 3&1/2 feet insted of 2 feet?
Also: Is it okay if I add so much weight that I can’t do 10 reps for each leg consistantly? (Dan this one is directed at you BTW)
July 15th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
Hey Trevor. It’s been a while since I’ve heard from you on the blog. Hope all is well! From my experience, sticking to what it says in the program is the best way to go. The reason for this is because you don’t really feel the strain on your body while you are doing the plyo’s because they don’t really make you tired. Instead, they work more on your central nervous system. By raising the box height, you will put unneccessary strain on your body, which could result in injuries. Also, regarding your question on weights, I recommend sticking to what it says in the program.
July 16th, 2010 at 11:03 am
thanks dude, I think your right because last year I could do it everyday but now that I’m doing like 35 pounds on a 3.5 foot platform, I have massive accounts of energy loss.
July 23rd, 2010 at 4:06 pm
To Dan, and Vegas J,
it sounds like you guys know what your talking about
vegas you said you do jumspoles monday and then weight training thursday
would it be to much to do
monday jumpsoles
tuesday upper body
wednesday lower body weight training
thursday rest
friday jumpsoles/ lower body weight training( switch off weekly)
saturday upperbody
sunday rest
???
July 25th, 2010 at 4:26 am
hi is me abdi and it my 6 week and am holding the ram and could but ball in sometimes and am 5’7 and am 14 and i stoped joumpsoles for 1 week is that good and did not play basketball for one week is that good are not and my mom is 5’3 and my dad 6’2
August 15th, 2010 at 8:59 pm
Hey i just turned 28 years old 2 days ago and a generous 5 feet 8 inches …I used to be able to dunk one handers about 2-3 years after watchin and studying MJ one footed dunk video clips over and over.
This is one of my dunks http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFYsSXJQnRE.
Now i can’t do shizzle because i work all day for last 3 years and position at work demands my time…I want get back into playing shape and add a devastating improved aerial attack to my game, I want to buy jumpsoles; however this negativity is making me feel iffy. for some strange reason i feel if u study the art of dunking and exercise your entire body over a long period of time with weights u could get great results but i ain’t got that type of time. I want to see video evidence of someone like myself who has used jumpsoles and they are throwing down…
Send me a link…..