Carrying you around all day, your feet more than pull their weight - so what better way to help them stay in tip-top shape than with a pampering foot spa?
Now we’re fully aware that, like electric blankets and shopping trolleys, foot spas have granny connotations. But just like an electric blanket or trolley, once you’ve tried one, it’s tough to go without.
Plus if you’re a runner or do any high-octane sports, a foot spa can play a part in maintaining your performance and keeping you on top of your game.
Aside from the obvious relaxing benefits of letting your tired muscles soak in blissfully warm water, using a foot spa can boost your general circulation, help nerve and muscle function (there are over 100 ligaments in your feet alone), and help you feel warmer in the winter months without the need to fill a full bath.
They’re a great thing to use before a home pedicure, allowing you to get professional looking and feeling results without the heft price tag.
They also make excellent gifts for all genders with prices from under £30. We’ve found the best options below with foldable designs and heated options all in the mix to help make shopping for one a little easier.
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Hangsun Large Foot Spa Bath Massager
When your feet are so tired you can hardly stand, look to Hangsun’s foot spa to bring them back to life. The spacious design is fitted with 14 mini rollers to revive your soles and have you feeling like you’re walking on cloud nine.
There’s no need to worry about refilling the kettle for warm water either; this machine has a built-in heater which can warm cold water in minutes and can maintain it at 14 temperature levels. If you’ve got aromatherapy oils, add them into the built-in mediicne box to up the ante of this soothing experience.
Buy now £39.99, Amazon
Misiki Foot Spa Bath Massager
This foot spa mimics the reviving effects of a Shiatusu massage on your feet, easing muscle pain and stress. It’s got the full shebang, from massage rollers, bubbles, vibrations, and an integrated pumice stone to keep your feet as smooth as a baby’s. What sets it apart are the three massage modes that give your arches the relaxation they need.
Buy now £85.99, Amazon
HoMedics Foldaway Luxury FootSpa
Storage is always a key consideration when it comes to non-essential appliances, but HoMedics makes a case for bringing its luxury FootSpa home thanks to its clever design which allows it to flatten completely. It’s a far from basic unit; features include a vibration mode and acu-nodes for gentle massage and a Keep Warm option to keep the water at the right temperature. This design can accommodate feet up to a size 12.
Buy now £44.99, Boots
Rio Deluxe Footspa and Massager
Whether you’re tired from a gruelling training session or just being on your feet all day, give your soles the TLC they so richly deserve with a session in Rio’s foot spa.
The Deluxe model is not only fitted with rollers to massage the underside of your feet, but there’s hydrotherapy jets, vibration massage, infrared LEDs, heating, and aromatherapy diffusion too. Who needs a spa when you’ve got this baby?
Buy now £55.00, Argos
HoMedics Blue Luxury Nail Care Footspa Kit
Pedis are one of life’s little luxuries but if you’re a frequent salon visitor, the costs can quickly mount up. Invest in this HoMedics foot spa, and you’ll recoup your money after just one use. The set comes with nail care kit to keep your tootsies in top condition after they’ve had a turn in the foot spa. The model comes with bubble strips to increase bubble frequency, rollers and a Keep Warm function, along with two pedicure attachements - a pumice stone and massage roller to condition feet when they’re in the water.
Buy now £38.00, Argos
Revlon Pediprep Foot Spa, RVFB7021P
Give your feet the love they deserve with a spell in Revlon’s Foot Spa, which can maintain the water’s temperature and create a stream of bubbles to massage tired muscles after a long, hard day. There’s a roller fitted in the centre to soothe aching muscles and a pumice stone to buff away hard skin. Revlon’s machine also comes with a nine-piece nail care kit, giving you the full salon-quality experience at home.
Buy now £26.09, Amazon
Beurer FB35 Foot Spa with Aromatherapy
Taking the foot spa experience up a level, Beurer’s electric version uses magnetic field therapy and infrared light function to revive tired trotters. Use the reflexology rollers to untie really sore muscles but if you’re only after a gentle soaking, these can be removed. This model is compatilble with essential oils, bath salts and crystals, so you can tailor your experience to suit you. And there are a trio of pedicure attachments to help you achieve a spa-like pedi without stepping foot out of your front door.
Buy now £50.99, Amazon
HoMedics Luxury Footspa with Heater
As one of the leaders in home tech and beauty gadgets, HoMedics has a host of tech under its belt. This foot spa is slightly larger, accommodating a shoe size 12.5 and offers vibration massage, bubbles, acu-nodes to stimulate pressure points and a Keep Warm function that can maintain temperatiures up to 45 degrees. Everything is controlled via easy-to-reach controls at the bottom of the unit. Comes with a three-year manufacturer’s guarantee.
Buy now £70.00, Argos
Sharper Image Foot Massager
Feel as though you are walking on air after a session with Sharper Image’s Foot Massager. The focus is very much on pinpoint massage here, using air compression and nodes to rereate the feel of a reflexology or Shiatsu massage. There are adjustable heat settings and you can play with the intensity of the rollers to get a deeper, more relaxing massage.
Buy now £89.99, Robert Dyas
