Having a foot massager at home is the best way to relax after a long day. Foot massagers are simple to use and can offer a variety of health benefits from promoting blood circulation to alleviating pain. Different massagers offer different features so to help you narrow down your search we’ve reviewed some of the best foot massager models on the market. After that, we’ve included a buying guide to help you find the best massager to suit your needs.
Here are the best foot massagers:
1. Renpho Shiatsu Foot Massager Machine (Top Pick)
The Renpho Shiatsu Foot Massager is a very comfortable closed design machine that has 3 massaging modes (deep kneading shiatsu, heated and air-pressure) and gives you a complete foot massage. The massager is easy to use, is very quiet and can easily fit under a desk or coffee table.
The labelled touch controls have light indications to let you know the intensity level setting and which features are in use. You can adjust both the kneading and air pressure intensities and there’s an independent heat option too. You can also set the timer for 15 or 30 minutes so you can sit back and relax without worrying about falling asleep or having to turn the massager off.
A handy feature is the removable and washable foot sleeve for added hygiene and maintenance. The massaging helps to improve blood flow and relieve foot pain from plantar fasciitis and the foot massagers size makes it suitable for everyone to use. This is one of the best foot massagers on the market and is a great gift for yourself or for a loved one.
What We Like:
- Touch controls
- Accommodates small and large feet
- Multiple pressure settings
What We Don’t Like:
- The heat setting takes a long time to warm up
2. Revitive Advanced Circulation Booster Foot Massager
The Revitive Advanced Circulation Booster is designed to be easy to use and is suitable for people of all ages. You simply place your feet onto the platform and it uses scientifically tested electrical muscle stimulation to help with aches, swelling and blood circulation.
There are 99 intensity levels and it can be conveniently controlled using a remote control with large, easy to press buttons. As you don’t have to put your feet inside any parts, the large platform size makes this massager suitable for all shoe sizes.
There are 15 stimulation waveforms to ensure the muscles are stimulated in an optimal way throughout the massage and the IsoRocker allows gentle ankle joint movement without putting pressure on the legs. This portable massager also has an integrated handle so it’s easy to move around.
What We Like:
- Easy to use
- Suitable for people of all ages
- 99 intensity levels
What We Don’t Like:
- Expensive option
3. Homedics FB251 Tru-Heat Foot Spa
The Homedics Tru-Heat Foot Spa is the first water spa on the list. It is very easy to use and utilises magnetic therapy, deep tissue massage and vibration massage to help increase blood flow and circulation.
The acu-nodes stimulate the acupressure points on the soles of your feet and there is smooth and coarse pumice stones in the middle on the massager that you can rub your feet on for exfoliation.
The spa uses integrated heater technology to maintain a 40 -45 degree temperature, making sure the water doesn’t go cold during your massage. There’s also a useful adjustable timer of 30, 45 or 60 minutes. The Tru-Heat foot spa is spacious and suitable for all shoe sizes.
What We Like:
- Integrated heater
- Perfect for soaking your feet after a long day
- Acu-nodes stimulate pressure points
What We Don’t Like:
- The bubble feature can be noisy
4. Renpho Electric Shiatsu Foot Massager
The best value foot massager is the Renpho Electric Shiatsu massager, it uses 6 massage heads and 18 rotating massage nodes to give a deep kneading massage and helps promote blood circulation and relieve plantar fasciitis, heel pain, chronic pain and nerve pain.
This compact foot massage machine is easy to store and has a removable, washable cover for simple care and hygiene. The massager is quiet and very user-friendly, it has independent buttons to control heat and speed and a 15 minute auto shut-off feature.
There are 2 speeds to choose from and you can adjust the height of the massager to get the level of intensity you want. The large platform ensures the whole family can enjoy the foot massaging benefits as whether you have small feet or large feet you can comfortably use the Renpho.
What We Like:
- Easy to operate
- Suitable for the whole family
- Excellent value
- Shiatsu massage techniques
What We Don’t Like:
- Not a big difference between the two speeds
5. Homedics Ultimate Foot and Calf Massager
This Homedics massager is designed to target both feet and calves. The easy to use control panel is positioned on top of the unit and it allows you to tailor the massage therapy to suit your needs.
The unit uses 3 massage types; compression, kneading and vibration and there’s a heat option too. You can choose whether you want just your feet massaged, just your calves massaged or both massaged at the same time.
There is an adjustable tilt bar so you can position the massager in the most comfortable way for your feet, ankles and calves. For safety and ease of use, the massager will automatically shut off after 15 minutes of use.
What We Like:
- Targets calves and feet
- Easy to operate
- Manual and automatic options
What We Don’t Like:
- Heavy and hard to carry
Foot Massager Buyer’s Guide
It’s difficult to find time to visit the spa but a foot massager can bring the luxury of a spa to your home. A quality foot massager is an efficient, effective and affordable way to relax, reduce aches and pains and improve blood circulation.
Below are the key features to consider before purchasing your very own foot massager:
Open or closed design?
An open design is when you rest your feet on top of the massaging platform.
Advantages of an open design massager:
- Lightweight
- Portable
- Quiet
- Low maintenance
Disadvantages:
- Focuses only on the soles of your feet
A closed design is when you put your feet into the machine.
Advantages of a closed design massager:
- Massages your entire foot
- Combines multiple massage techniques
- Heated massage will spread warmth across your whole foot
- Tend to offer more setting options
Disadvantages:
- Foot chamber can be too tight for users with large feet
- Often higher maintenance than open designs
Size and Portability
Most foot massagers are designed to accommodate the majority of foot sizes but they will indicate the shoe size limit so be aware of this. If you have small feet and there’s not going to be someone with larger feet using the massager, you may find it better to look for a smaller option as it will be more suited to your needs. If, on the other hand, you have large feet you’ll want to make sure the massager is big enough to comfortably and effectively massage your feet.
The weight and portability of the unit also greatly varies. Most foot massagers are lightweight and open design options tend to be portable and easy to carry. Closed design models might be a bit bulkier and heavier so this will impact how portable they are.
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Massage Type
- Shiatsu massage – Shiatsu is frequently found on home foot massagers, it uses rotating heads or vibrators to apply pressure as a masseuse would.
- Kneading massage – Kneading usually involves massaging nodes that spin to knead the soles of your foot.
- Air compression or air pressure massage – Found in closed design massagers, air compression massage usually involves inflating and deflating airbags to adjust the intensity of the compression.
- Oscillating massage – This is when the surface will oscillate under your soles. Oscillating helps to improve blood circulation.
More often than not you will also have the option to add heat to your foot massage experience. A massager with heat is very relaxing and can enhance the effect the massage is having on your blood circulation.
Other Considerations
- Is the unit controlled using push buttons on the unit or a remote control?
- Is the massager designed to relieve pain? (a good consideration if you are looking for an option to relieve plantar fasciitis or other foot-related pain)
- Which areas does the massager target? Are you looking for foot-only massaging or also ankle and calf massaging capabilities?
Foot Massager FAQs
It is recommended you use a foot massager for up to 30 minutes at a time. Many models have a 15 – 30 minute automatic shut off feature in case you lose track of time.
