Depending on the experience you're after, you can choose between different spa settings, including massage only, heat only, heat and massage or heat with bubbles. The oxygen bubbles will increase the air fluidity of the foot bath, making your feet have a more comfortable experience and you can also set your favourite foot bath water temperature and foot bath time, to suit you needs. Just perfect. If you are looking for more than just a foot spa to soak your feet in, then the Beurer FB35 Foot Spa with Aromatherapy is for you. The “best” foot massager for you is primarily about personal preference, says Gary Feldman, DPM, of The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics, but there are a few things any good foot massager should (and shouldn’t) do.

We thoroughly test all the foot massagers that we review, either at home or during a live product demonstration, following the directions on the box. Where applicable, we test the different heat, vibration and massage settings. The foot spa is easy to set up, although you’ll have to heat the water to the right temperature first. The water stays warm for long periods and pours out easily afterwards, thanks to a handy spout. Weaknesses include the noise levels and the short cable, but neither are deal-breakers. Two pumice stones are included: a coarse one to exfoliate and a fine one to polish. It's always best to read the manual that comes with your foot spa. For some of the simpler designs, especially those that don't have any jets, it's okay to add Epsom salt or soothing essential oils to the water. However, excessive amounts of products or build-up can interfere with the efficiency of some foot spa jets. "While salt does provide general soothing, it can also dry out the skin, so use with caution if this is part of a regular routine. Adding oil to the bath can keep feet from drying out," suggests Dr. Damian Roussel, DPM and FACFAS, a board-certified podiatrist at The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics. Dr. Sutera shares some of the reasons why adding epsom salts may be beneficial to your soaking experience. "Use your favorite salt and/or oil for all the benefits known such as relaxation, anti microbial, to reduce swelling and just overall treat for yourself!" With an air compression system that feels like getting your blood pressure taken, but around your calves, the FIT KING cycles through several rounds of intense squeezing and then relaxing to promote blood flow. While we thought the pressure could be a bit too intense at times, there are three different pressure modes for adjustability, as well as two massage modes. In our testing, a few areas where the FIT KING massager performed well were in comfort and ease of use; we didn’t have any trouble putting the boots on or changing the settings, and we liked that you can still move around comfortably, even elevating your feet if necessary, while wearing them. Warranty: One of the biggest issues we’ve found with foot spas is that they can suddenly stop working after a few months. Good ones should come with at least a year’s warranty.If you crave the feeling of a professional massage, then take time out of your hectic lifestyle with the Medcursor Electric Shiatsu Foot Massager.

Rollers and massage bumps in the design stimulate the acupuncture points of the foot, helping to promote blood circulation and other wellness properties. There are several benefits of using a foot spa. Soaking and relaxing your feet regularly can reduce certain foot conditions such as athletes’ foot and plantar fasciitis as well as soothe general aches and pains, improve your blood circulation and much more. It has also been linked to improving your sleep. How often should you use a foot spa? Snailax Shiatsu Foot Massager with Heat: With a slipper-like shape, this massager has good under-the-foot rollers but that’s about all. There’s very little variation in settings and wasn’t something we thought we would reach for day after day.

What is the best foot spa to buy?

Ivation Foot Spa: We appreciated the number of settings on this product and the deep, relaxing massage it gave, but it never really heated up the way we would have liked (and it’s bulky, making it hard to store). It works better as an at-home pedicure tool than a therapeutic foot massager. The massager is fairly loud, and while it has a heating element, you’ll want to start off with hot water since it’s not super effective.

The spa is foldable for convenient storage and features a small case suitable for popping in any essential oils or bath salts for aromatherapy. A trip to the spa for some proper foot pampering is one of the best ways to unwind but for some people, the best foot spa will be one they can use from the comfort of their own home. If you don’t have the time or money for repeat visits to the beauty salon then a home foot spa is a great alternative, providing a relaxing bubbly foot treatment at your convenience. However, for pre-pedicure preparation, the PediPrep is ideal. The warm bubbles will help soften feet before filing and moisturising, and the spa has a detachable pumice stone and massage roller. The unit also comes with a handy bag containing all the pedicure kit you could need: a brush, a nail cleaner, two cuticle pushers, a pair of cuticle scissors, two toe separators, an emery board and a storage pouch to keep it all in one place. Splash guard: Bubbles and jets mean potential water spillage. To counter this, some spas come with a built-in guard, while others have a removable one. Just when you think it’s all covered, the spa also has four lighting settings, plus, a massage only option, as well as heat only option or a combination of both, and full control of temperature.What more could you want? ProsSize: Make sure your foot spa can accommodate the size of your feet – some models are surprisingly small. Also consider the height, since some people only like their feet covered, while others prefer their ankles also immersed in water.