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- We tested the top-rated foot massagers to find the best ones you can buy to relieve chronic foot pain.
- The Belmint Shiatsu Foot Massager is the best foot massager we tested, thanks to its perfect application of pressure, heating function, and reasonable price.
I'm getting an expert foot massage as I write this - not by a person, but by a machine that looks like a tiny spaceship. This is Belmint's Shiatsu Foot Massager, and it has become an integral part of my daily routine.
While training to run a half marathon over the past few months, my feet took regular beatings. The soreness only increased when I had to switch from my running sneakers back to shoes appropriate for office work. I needed a remedy, and daily visits with a masseuse proved financially prohibitive. So I did the next best thing. I tested a bunch of at-home foot massagers.
Every foot massager I tried had something slightly different to offer, and I learned more than I ever imagined I would about the ins and outs of getting a massage from an inanimate object. Kneading is better than prodding, slight smelliness can be difficult to avoid, simple squeezing can be surprisingly effective, and mobility and power don't often go hand in hand. Ultimately, the range and style of at-home massagers impressed me. It also impressed my friends who picked out their favorites from my growing collection.
The half marathon came and went, and I'm still devoted to my favorite foot massager - and, to be honest, a couple others. Foot massagers, it turns out, do more than just relieve pain in your feet. They also help improve circulation and stimulate your muscles. The calming effects are key to curbing my everyday stress. Whether you're preparing to run 13 miles or just unwinding from a long art class where you had to stand for three hours in a row - a weekly occurrence, for me - a well-done foot massage is an effective and relaxing way to recover.
While I didn't test every at-home foot massager on the market, there are a few common, general prototypes that multiple companies offer. From these types, I've chosen a range from electronic massagers with multiple pulsing nodes and plug-in parts to simple, analog pressure-relievers. Some are best for home use, and others can come with you to the office.
Here are the best foot massagers you can buy:
- Best foot massager overall: Belmint Shiatsu Foot Massager Machine with Heat Function
- Best foot massager for chronic pain: TheraFlow Dual Foot Massager Roller (Large)
- Best high-end foot massager: Belmint Foot Calf and Leg Massager with Heat
- Best foot massager to bring to work: Moji Foot Pro
- Best manual and electronic foot massager: HoMedics Triple Action Shiatsu Foot Massager
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