Teeter gravity boots review

Our take

Teeter's Gravity Boots are the one product in our launch set that is not a table. They suit a narrow group: people who already invert, who have a bar they trust, and who want something that stores in a drawer. For everyone else, a table that lets you choose a small angle is a better starting point.

We research, we don't test, so this review is built from Teeter's published information. Picks are based on product specs, owner reviews and expert sources, linked below.

What stands out

Each boot has two double-locking ratchet buckles and 5/8 inch foam liners. They come in standard and XL sizes and fit bars up to 1.25 inch in diameter. Optional calf loops reduce load on the knees and the tops of the feet. Teeter includes a 5-year full warranty.

The downsides

The boots are rated to 300 lb, and Teeter's optional chin-up rack to 250 lb. You supply a sturdy bar, or buy the Teeter rack, which Teeter describes as fitting 28 to 36 inch wooden doorframes. There is no angle control: you hang fully inverted. That is the key difference from a table, where a tether or pin sets how far back you go. It is also why we do not suggest boots as a first step; inverting without a table takes experience, and the bar you hang from matters as much as the boots.

The maker's numbers

From Teeter's page: the boots are rated to 300 lb and weigh 5 lb a pair. The standard size is 9 in long and fits calves under 16 in around; the XL is 10.5 in long and fits 16 in and up. Both fit bars up to 1.25 in in diameter, with 2.5 in hooks that Teeter says let the bar sit deeper. Teeter's optional chin-up rack weighs 19 lb, is rated to 250 lb and screws into a solid wood doorframe. The warranty on both is a 5-year full warranty.

What you are responsible for

With boots, the weak link is rarely the boot itself. You supply, or buy, the bar, and its rating must exceed your weight with margin. Teeter's rack is designed for solid wood doorframes, so a hollow or unknown frame is not a place to try this. There is no tether or pin: a table lets you choose a small starting angle, while boots put your feet above your head. That is why the general advice in our safety guide about spotters, slow movement and checking your fastenings matters even more with boots.

How it compares

Boots are the most portable route and the one with the least control. A table such as the X3 or EP-560 takes up floor space but lets you start at a small angle and come back up by shifting your weight. If you are unsure which suits you, how to choose an inversion table is the better starting point, and the question of seated devices is covered in inversion chair vs inversion table.

Common questions

Do I need a table too?

No. The boots hook over a bar, and Teeter sells a doorway chin-up rack to hold them. Whether you want one without angle control is a separate question; see above.

Does Teeter publish a height range?

No. A height range does not apply to boots, which is why they are not part of our height-based roundups.

Is it right for me?

Inversion tables are not for everyone, and the research on them is limited and mixed. Some people find a table eases back stiffness for a while, but it is not a treatment. Talk to your doctor first, and read who should not use an inversion table.

Who it suits

Boots suit someone with prior experience who has weighed the risks, checked the bar's rating against their weight, and wants portability. If you are new to inversion, or have any health condition, start with the FitSpine X3 or EP-560, where you can begin at a small angle, and ask your doctor first.

Inversion is not for everyone. Please read who should not use an inversion table.