Comments on: Jumpsoles Reviews

By: Bryan McCarty

Bryan McCarty — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:58:12 +0000

I used the jumpsoles in 1996 and increased my vertical by 10 plus inches and got the best results jumping off of one foot. I am 6’6” and it changed my game, quicker, faster and more explosive. I did them over the summer and when basketball started they called me insta-hops because I could fly with the best dunkers on the team. They were so popular everybody borrowed them and were eventually stollen. You could feel the difference when jumping it felt like springs in your feet. I have a biomedical sciences degree and it changes the slow twitch muscle fibers to fast twitch fibers, you don’t need anything other than the jumpsoles. They are so good that I am ordering another pair and I am 32 just to get that edge back for my weekly bball game.

By: Buck

Buck — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:19:24 +0000

I am in 8th grade and 5’8 and before I got jumpsoles I was barely touching the net and just 4 weeks in I could touch the rim, now I’m on week 11 and can just grab the rim but the best thing that worked was jump rope after week four it won’t increase much

By: nick

nick — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:32:19 +0000

I am thinking about purchasing jumpsoles, I have done tons of research. Ironically the results are half and half…buy or not buy?

We can summarize our Jumpsoles review

By: Basketball

Basketball — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:38:01 +0000

http://www.d3hoops.com/awards/all-americans/men/2006

By: James

James — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:57:15 +0000

I did the exact same thing – I used Jumpsoles for about 6 months while I was a freshman in high school to improve my vertical for volleyball, and to this day I still have hops without doing any additional jump-specific exercises over the past 15 years. I started with about a 24″ vertical and got up to about 40″ at my prime. I am a 6′ 180lb whiteboy and I could touch the top of the white box on a backboard at my peak! As of today my vertical is down to about 30″, which I think is pretty good since that’s about the average for an NBA player.

By: John

John — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:03:58 +0000

They can’t possibly work; they make you balance all of your weight on the balls of your feet and you can do that standing in regular shoes. When doing plyos and playing a sport, your heels shouldn’t be touching the ground anyway, but they occasionally will, so the Jumpsoles can disrupt your movement patterns. They are bulky and will throw off your proprioception. I used them to try to rehab a torn pcl and they were more cumbersome than anything, like walking on stilts. They may as well have a “reverse” platform shoe that keeps the balls of your feet off the ground and makes you do everything on your heels. The proprioceptor plugs might be worth it, but I think I get better results doing conventional training with heavy weights.

By: daulton

daulton — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 04:33:01 +0000

i am 5’7 and quick with pretty good hops for my size but i wanted to gain more so i used jumpsoles and in less tan 2 months i was able to jump 4 inches higher and was getting above the rim. also i improved my 40 yard dash time from 4.7 to 4.5. dumbly i got lazy and quit using them i regret ever quiting. jumpsoles are the real deal.

By: Gian Paul Gonzalez

Gian Paul Gonzalez — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:52:16 +0000

Funny, Jumpsoles worked great! Being this website is not a jumpusa inc. site I can understand how this article would try to tell you not to buy the program. I can honestly say the Jumpsoles revolutionized my ability from never plAying basketball TO BEING ABLE TO DUNK standing flatfooted under the basket in a span of 3 months, being only 6’2. And 16 years old. In hindsight after being a First Team D3 NCAA All-American in 2006 Jumpsoles, is arguably the best vertical leap improvement program for youth aged 15-17 without getting into weights, especially being in many weight rooms there is very little instruction on proper form and too much emphasis on squatting 1000lbs! or for inn-city, like my self who don’t have any weight room available to them. You can buy a used pair off of Ebay for around 40 dollars best purchase you can make.

By: Ben

Ben — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:29:48 +0000

I started the jumpsole program my eighth grade summer and gained 11 inches on my vertical. Still to this day without doing the program since i can still dunk with ease 10 yrs later. Im about to start the program again to see if i can get more results.

By: Dan

Dan — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:21:27 +0000

Congrats on your great results Matt! Glad they worked well for you. Keep me updated on your progress.

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 23:32:41 +0000

I bought these jump soles 3 weeks ago in hopes to increase my verticle. I can tell you the results for me have been excellent. I have more mobility with my legs as a whole and have increased my jump by about 4 inches. The exercise that I primarily performed was jumping rope. Lot of hard work but hey, I can actually play above the rim now

By: Bill

Bill — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 13:49:34 +0000

There is no short cut and no substitute for hard work. Want to get a better vertical jump train in a plyometric program. These things are just a gimmick and can cause injury. As a trainer I would NEVER recommend this product.

By: John

John — Sun, 01 May 2011 17:59:17 +0000

Does anybody actually read the schedule? It’s a 15 week program, after you have finished week 8 your supposed to rest a week then start again from week 4. If you do this they will work.

By: KEITH

KEITH — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 07:51:53 +0000

CAN U PLAY BASKETBALL IN THEM

By: Joey

Joey — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:40:11 +0000

I finished the 8 week program of jumpsoles and saw only a 2 inch difference, but i did like the program and i liked it, and do I continue to do the program for a whole year after your done with the 8 week program??? Im only 5’9 120 17 years old with skinny legs but relatively strong calves, i dont have a strong core do you think that is why i can’t touch rim??? im about 3-5 inches away from touching rim. Please reply back!!!!!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:26:18 +0000

I’m considering purchasing these for my teenager. He is currently at a shoe size 7 so I’d like to purchase a size larger to allow for growth spurt. Those who have these, would that be a problem to buy a size bigger….still as effective?
Thanks!

By: Juan

Juan — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 06:54:02 +0000

I think you NEED to emphasize that playing ball “little bit” won’t hurt training. But for everyone “a little bit” is different, depending on fitness level, etc. So, it’s actually best to allow for the most recovery possible, for best results. Otherwise, you have to wait for results a lot longer.

By: illmatic

illmatic — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:30:37 +0000

Jumpsoles work period but a good program is really the key. Personally weight training with explosion exercises is the way to go. Squats, Lunges, Box jumps & Sprints. I am keeping my exercise plan simple. I do sets of 3 with 10 reps. The third set gives you endurance. On the sprints you can do suicides 3 times, remember run as fast as you can. Stretching is just as important as anything you do. You can do these workouts with or without jumpsoles expect sprinting. Go increase your vertical!

I GUARANTEE YOU WILL INCREASE YOUR VERTICAL.

By: tony k

tony k — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 09:37:10 +0000

hey…so im 25 yrs old and i have a really bad back…i have 3 herniated discs (L3-L5) and its excruciating to run outside, on a treadmill etc due to the back posture i have to keep while running for a prolonged period. my little brother has the jumpsoles so i borrowed them off him…he just graduated HS where he was a high jumper and he was clearing like 6’8″ after the program. He could always jump though(i didnt get those genetics unfortunately). Im in the medical field so i know all about the risks and different exercises for back strenghening, so i guess im just wondering if anyone knows anyone who has had back problems and has still used the jumpsoles program and seen gains in vert/lateral quickness etc…?

By: Rick

Rick — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 19:11:30 +0000

I think people need to have realistic expectations when using jumpsoles or any other vertical jump training aid. Some may see large gains in their vertical jump, if their max vert hasn’t yet been approached. Those with an already well developed vertical won’t see as dramatic results. The truth is you can only jump so high. If you are already touching the top of the box on the backboard, don’t expect to get 8 to 10 more inches using any jump program or aid.

By: TrueAthlete

TrueAthlete — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 17:16:25 +0000

Jumpsoles are the perfect way to get the most out of weight lifting. I recomend doing weights for 3 weeks in a row hard and heavy about three days a week. on week 3 use jumpoles workouts after your weight lifting. on week four do isometric weight lifting but with controlled movement.”1 rep = 1 set- count fifteen seconds for one full motion.” and use jumpsoles during week 2-4.

overview
week-1 heavy weights: squats, leg press calfraises and the other good stuff that hurts
week-2 Same as week one
week 3 weights- then add jumpsole exercises
week 4 isometric weight lifting plus jumsole workout

I have put over three inches of vert on me and my friends through the first month!!!. this works dont do more than three weeks on the jumpsoles your muscles get used to it. take a 5 days off after a three weeks but continue to hoop. promise this works.

remember use it or loose it. once you stop for a while got to start from scratch.

my stats.
may 8, 19 years old 5’10……… just grabbing rim, finger tip slams
may 8, 20 years old 5’11……… touching top of the square

By: Jer

Jer — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 03:37:43 +0000

I bought a pair of these shoes and used them and the workouts with a minor modification (I used a 48″ box for depth jumping). I used the heavy basics for strength (Squats, Deadlifts, Bent Rows, Bench Press, Military Press, Curls, Close Grip Presses). I used the jump program twice a week, and combined it with my abdominal workouts.

I DEFINITELY recommend getting them with the proprioceptors if you want an edge in speed, agility, and explosive power. After using them for about a year, I jumped over one of my friends(6′), blocked a shot, and landed on his shoulders.

A word of caution: When they tell you to not use the shoes or the workouts until you can squat 1.5 times your bodyweight, please adhere to that warning. If not, get good health insurance.

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 21:53:48 +0000

Hey Justin.

I think it’s okay, as long as you don’t overdo it.

It also depends on what you are doing with the Jumpsoles.

It’s ok to do your running and the proprioception exercises at the same time.

But if you’re doing the running plus the full Jumpsoles workout, it might lead to overtraining.

Hope this helps.

By: fayz

fayz — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 09:18:41 +0000

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By: Justin

Justin — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 02:07:16 +0000

I am in the army and i run alot is it still okay to run if im working out with the jumpsoles? will it hurt my gains?