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Taking care of your feet is always a good idea since you are probably standing or walking on them for hours each day. Women need to take better care of their feet since they tend to wear open toed shoes more often than men and they also have more shoe types where socks aren't worn. After just a week of not taking care of your heels and toes, you may find calluses or even blisters forming on your feet. My wife does home pedicures for herself sometimes, but she always feel like the salons or spas that offer that service do a much better job than she does. They really scrub and brush of all the rough skin and get her feet back to a soft and manageable level. I just returned from a 10 day backpacking trip into the Sierras and my feet were definitely in bad shape with blisters on several toes and my heels were very sore. We decided to invest in a home foot bath, or foot spa, to see how they work. They range in price from about $30 all the way up to $100+. We went mid-range and bought the Conair Cord-Keeper Massaging Spa Foot Bath for $60.
Before you rush out to the store and buy a foot bath or massager, you'll need to consider what each one offers and decide if the fit is right for you. The high end models from Brookstone or Helen of Troy offer all the extras but aren't necessarily better per reviews. My wife is training for the Portland marathon and she wanted a foot massager
for after her long runs and something that would keep her feet in good condition so they are prepared for the big run. The Conair had gel inserts that are located on the bottom which were very comfortable on her feet. Also, the Conair has 2 massage rollers which get to both the heel and ball of the foot. In general, look for a foot bath that has messaging jets, vibrating rollers, and the ability to add bubbles into the water so your feet get a good soaking. Some have pedicure attachments which are convenient for those that want more than a foot massage or bath. The most expensive product we looked at was the Brookstone Aqua-Jet Foot Massage Spa which sells for $100, but reviews showed that the bumps on the bottom of the unit were not all that comfortable and the remote was less than responsive. Even the cheaper Dr. Scholl's Water Jet Pedicure Foot Spa ($31.99) rated above average on Amazon.com, but the product was a bit too basic so that is why we went with the Conair model. In looking for reviews, we found the best ones located on Amazon.com, Target.com, and on sites like Folica.com. The problem we found with most consumer comments was that they were very in depth in terms of features. They would say things like "delightful" or "great foot massage", but very few went into details of what they liked. Even the Wall Street Journal article (Sept 2008) was lacking in overall depth. The one thing that was apparent from all the customer feedback was that a real foot massage at a salon or spa was always superior to any home product. That being said, most foot bath owners said they would "take a home foot spa treatment over nothing at all". If you just want the basics, then consider the Dr. Scholl's foot spa found on sites like Amazon, but if you are the type that really likes to pamper yourself, go with the pricier options from Brookstone or Helen of Troy which give you more attachments for a true foot massage and bath. The one caveat on all these foot bath products, if you have rather large feet or perhaps extra wide feet, then the effects may not be the same as someone with a regular sized foot. Most of these were ok up to a mens size 12, but we rarely saw any mention of foot width on the manufacturers websites and a few reviewers with wide feet said they had trouble getting a "whole foot massage".
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