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Have had both versions of the 2.0. The 1st one did not connect to the app and the 2nd one is just a bit smaller and does connect. Both versions felt the same to me. I have been pleased with both. FYI, the reason I got the 2nd was I bought it at a charity auction, and I gave the 1st to a friend who has liked it just fine.

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So oddly enough, I have my second pair of Pulse 2.0 boots. My first pair was purchased right when they were released last year and the zippers were bad. I ended up returning those. What is interesting though, is my second pair doesn't seem as tight either. Previously I started on 5, and worked to 6 and sometimes 7. Whereas my second Pulse 2.0 I ended up starting at 6 and sometimes moving to 7. I chalked it up to simply not running as much but now you have me wondering.

I can say this as well, I would never sit in a pair of MVP boots, and believe me, I spent a long time in MVPs but I find in general the boots tend to stretch over time. I have used a lot of Normatec units by fellow pros too and I can say they often felt worn out. I also don't buy CS lowest pressure argument either. Not saying you have to feel the burn, because you shouldn't, but I like a solid squeeze. I still believe in mild compression, but if I want mild compression I'll just put on some socks.

And yes, I suspect the units are lower quality. They did up the quality going to the Pulse Gen 2 initially (the leg material) and the warranty, but something just doesn't feel right after they were bought out by HyperIce. With that being said, Normatec is a fantastic product, but yes it does feel like it has been cheapened a bit. That reminds, me, I had some LCD issues with my first Pulse 2.0 as well.

I hope this feedback helps. Let me know if you want to know anything else.

Oh, and in regards the original Pulse Gen 2 upgrade (again not Pulse 2.0). It was a quiet upgrade. Gen 2 was my term, and I am not sure anyone else who actually has reviewed a Gen 2 actually knows that Normatec quietly upgraded their Pulse to a Gen 2. The main thing though that was fixed was the battery. The original battery in the Pulse was flawed. I wrote about this all here if you are interested.

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Thanks - I hugely appreciate your response.

It might be time to try one of the non-NormaTec brands.

I don't want talk people down from NormaTec. They make, and popularized an amazing product. I'm sure they have felt the pressure from smaller players with less footprint which forced them to make changes in the supply chain. Anytime, you make changes in anything you introduce the opportunity for error. With that being said, and I have heard it time and time again, most people who go with a less expensive product are just as happy as a Normatec customer IME.

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