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A good foot massage is heaven on earth.<\/strong> Whether it\u2019s simply a way to unwind after a tough day or a means of therapeutic recovery, treating your feet is one of life\u2019s purest pleasures. And a great way to appreciate all that we depend on them to do for us.<\/p>\n Our experts have been writing about footwear, fitness tech, massage devices, and other gadgets for over a quarter century. During that time, personal massage products have gone from being nice-to-have luxuries to must-have gear for use before, during, and after our adventures.<\/p>\n Specifically for this buyer\u2019s guide, we conducted online research and identified nine leading foot massagers ranging in price from $23 to $349. After careful consideration, we narrowed down the candidates and tested them in real-world conditions. <\/p>\n Below are the best foot massagers based on our testing. To help you more easily find the best massager for your feet, we\u2019ve included a comparison chart<\/a>, a buyer\u2019s guide<\/a>, and a frequently asked questions section<\/a>.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNice foot and calf coverage<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSeveral modes and intensities<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBlends kneading and rolling with pulsing vibration<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAdjustable tilt<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRemovable, washable sleeves<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpensive<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBulky and heavy<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAwkward hot air mode<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n We went into testing the Humantouch Reflex SOL Foot and Calf Massager<\/a> ($349) with high hopes. After all, Humantouch\u2019s five-figure top-tier chairs<\/a> integrate foot and calf therapy into their ridiculously thorough repertoires. Suffice it to say, our high hopes were justified.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Before we attempt to describe how good a massage this thing delivers, a quick word about the setup. In addition to a power button on top with the rest of the controls, it has a power switch in the back (presumably to save electricity when not being used), which took a beat to find, but no worries after that. Also, to counter the product\u2019s natural tilt, we engaged the handy adjustable tilt bar underneath, allowing us to relax and sink back into our chair of choice.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Ready to go, we cycled through a few of the programs. The two modes marked \u201cmanual\u201d just continuously repeat the same motions \u2014 which feel good, with nice rolling underfoot, soothing pneumatic compression on both sides of the feet, and rolling behind the mid-calves. The three \u201cautomatic\u201d modes incorporate staccato pulsations in the compression and abrupt starts and stops in the movements, which took a little getting used to, but we did.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Turning on the vibrations in an automatic mode is where things really got interesting. It\u2019s not just a constant mindless hum, but rather a vibration that changes in strength and duration along with the compression and rolling. To us, it made the whole program feel syncopated.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The biggest thing we didn\u2019t like about this massager was its \u201cwarm air\u201d mode. Living in a warm-weather climate, we didn\u2019t have much need for it, but we pursued it anyway for the sake of being thorough. And we\u2019re sorry we did, because it\u2019s loud and cannot be disengaged without hitting the home button and starting over. (As opposed to the vibration that can be turned on\/off at any point.)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Like the kind of massage therapist you\u2019d eagerly return to on a regular basis, the Humantouch Reflex SOL Foot and Calf Massager<\/a> provides a nice, thoughtful touch. It takes a soft yet firm approach and offers plenty of options.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSimple<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLightweight<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVersatile<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tInexpensive<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPocktable<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOnly hits a limited area at a time<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo kneading, vibration or other mechanical massager features<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n It doesn\u2019t get much simpler than the Tiger Ball 2.6 Massage-on-a-Rope<\/a> ($29). It\u2019s essentially a (hard) lacrosse ball with a hole and a rope that goes through it.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Mind you, it works just fine without the rope. In fact, when used solely on the feet, it\u2019s better on its own. From a sitting or standing position, just put some weight on it and roll it around the underside of your foot.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n If you like more pressure, you\u2019ll want to stand up, so you can lean into it more. And you\u2019ll probably want to use it on a harder floor, since carpet lessens its impact. But it\u2019s a little easier to hit more precise spots on the front and sides of your feet while sitting down.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The rope is more handy if you intend to use it on other parts of your body, such as with your back up against a wall. But because it\u2019s aglet-clad, the rope is easy enough to thread through the ball and remove when you don\u2019t need it.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Easily the most useful and pocketable foot massager we tested, the Tiger Ball 2.6 Massage-on-a-Rope<\/a> is an easy call for best bargain, due to its low price and great versatility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nThe Best Foot Massagers of 2024<\/h2>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHumantouch Reflex SOL Foot and Calf Massager\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t\tSpecs\t<\/h3>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t25 lbs.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYes<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYes<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKneading, rolling<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t18 in. x 18 in. x 17.5 .in<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n\tScott Tharler<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\t$317 at Amazon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\tBest Budget Foot Massager\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTiger Ball 2.6 Massage-on-a-Rope\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t8 oz.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRolling<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBall diameter: 2.6 in., Rope length: 50 in.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n\tScott Tharler<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\t$29 at REI<\/a>$29 at Amazon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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