This is a very good quality item. Here is a description that even the listing doesn't have. This unit has two sets of shiatsu rollers, one at the front 1/3rd of the foot, and another in the middle 1/3rd. There are no shiatsu rollers in the back, just what they call a 'tapper'. There are pressure air bags completely surrounding the foot on the sides, and one on the top front. Note I said the middle shiatsu is a roller. It's a full roller that can reverse direction. Both rollers on this unit can. Most other foot massagers have a shiatsu arm that moves back and forth in the middle instead of rollers. The unit is heated. It takes a while to reach full temperature, but when it does, it gets very hot. At the heel they have what's called a 'tapper.' It's better described as a thumper or vibrator, a strong one. Now, here are the operating modes: You can turn on the shiatsu rollers, and add heat, thumper and air pressure independently. You can turn on the thumper and add heat and add shiatsu rollers independently, but not air pressure. You cannot just turn on the heat. You cannot just turn on the air pressure. The rollers have three modes where they run preset rolling programs. The heat is either on or off. The air pressure has three settings from low to hi. The thumper has a speed setting, on a dial, from slow to fast. The unit will shut off after ten or fifteen minutes. Many on here complain there's little heat. It takes a while, but it's there. My suggestion is once you start to feel it, shut the heat off or it will get too hot. Once the heat kicks in and your feet are in it, it will trap the heat for a long time. If you keep the heat on, it could well get too hot. The air pressure is very strong at the highest setting. The thumper at full speed will vibrate your legs all the way up to your hips. My legs are a pleasant numb when the thumper is done with them. The shiatsu rollers in this are very strong, especially in the middle. This unit will definitely provide a very strong massage. One roller in the middle is set to be very high. This one is just inside the arch area in the middle of the foot. If you have sensitive feet, this unit might be too much for you. I'll give you a way to find out. Throughout my life I've seen people that can run around barefoot, even over things like gravel, without issue. If you're like me, I can't do that. My feet are too sensitive. If you're like me, this machine might have shiatsu rollers that are too aggressive for you. If you welcome a strong massage, this unit will do that. I have conversed with the manufacturer about the unit, and they are very responsive. If you have an issue, you should message them before returning. They respond in short order. No, I wasn't paid to try or describe this product. I'm just an engineer nerd who would like a lot more detail when shopping for these things, so I thought I'd describe the product well. Took me two hours of research on here to select this one. All of the massager listings here on Amazon aren't as descriptive as they should be. They seem to have more amazon questions than other products. Cheers. Read more
I did so much research on many foot massagers and read so many reviews and decided to go with this one, also because it is cheaper and there was a Black Friday deal. I am already in love. I wanted to address some things people complain about that are valid complaints, but not for my predicament. First, I am female with size 8 feet. My feet always ache and I have high arches that need massage so they don't hurt. My findings: - Not to hard on low level, does not hurt my feet. My feet are pretty are pretty sensitive, but I don't have any discomfort, it feels amazing. - It does massage my arches. Having smaller feet, I can move them around inside to get to the right spots, this won't work with bigger feet. It doesn't get to the inside (medial) parts of my arch as well, but if I lean my foot inward, I get more. - It has 15, 20, 20 minutes options - It remembers the last setting you used. - It has a remote - It does get warm, but like the instructions say, you really have to turn it on ahead of times to feel it, it takes a long time to warm up, but not a deal breaker at all. - It's light - it almost fits under my couch, but not quite. But definitely a smaller unit. Bottom line, I am involve with this. I used it for about 20 minutes and could actually walk around the house without my orthopedic house shoes and my feet didn't hurt! I love this thing! Read more
I read reviews for this and several similar products. I picked this one because it has a remote. This massager is great for my 68 year old feet. I was a sprinter in my younger years and I have buckled toes (hammertoe) in the 2nd and 3rd toes on both feet. I have a big bunion on my right foot, turning the big toe inward such that it has rubbed a callus on the 2nd toe. The massager does NOT hurt my big bunion foot. I use it on the medium kneading setting but I think I will soon try the high setting. The massaging is wonderful - my feet feel great after a q5 minute session. I feel much better circulation, even in the toes. I will continue hiking, pickleball and all my workouts. The air option is on but not really noticeable. The heat feels nonexistent, even on the high setting. I would like to feel heat which I why I gave the 4/5 star rating. Read more
The media could not be loaded. I work out regularly and tend to deal with sore and achy feet, especially after long days. On top of that, my job often requires me to be on my feet, so I was looking for something that could help with relaxation and pain relief. This foot massager has been well worth the money. The massage intensity is strong and effective, and it really helps relieve tension and discomfort. The heat feature is one of my favorite parts because it adds an extra level of comfort and relaxation. The materials feel high quality and the massagers are well designed, making it feel sturdy and durable. One thing I really appreciated is that it is versatile in size. Both my husband and I can use it comfortably with no issues fitting our feet. I was also able to purchase this using my HSA, which made it an even better value. Overall, this foot massager has been great for relaxation, recovery, and everyday foot care. It delivers on performance and comfort, and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone dealing with foot soreness or fatigue. Read more
It’s the best thing I ever purchased for the peripheral neuropathy in my feet. I’ve been taking Gabapentin & Duloxetine for 2 years with minimal pain relief. The first time I used this (for 15 cycle), the pain relief in my feet was dramatic. I now use this sporadically during the day when the sharp pain, tingling, burning, etc starts. My feet feel 90% normal afterwards. Thank you Amazon Rufus for letting me know about this unit. The price is very affordable (although it’s slightly higher than other massagers), but it’s worth every penny and more. It’s very effective. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Read more
