These Editor-Tested Foot Baths Will Soften Corns, Calluses, and Fungal Nails As You Unwind (2024)

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Key Specs

Dimensions: 17 L x 14 W x 7 H inches | Weight: Unspecified | Additional Features: Vibration, bubbles

Why We Recommend It

With a little bit of something for everyone, this foot spa is a great first choice if you’re not sure where to start. It’s our top choice because it vibrates, bubbles, massages (with shiatsu nodes and rollers), and heats up to the temperature of your choosing. You can add salts or oils to the water to heighten the spa experience, and the large basin can accommodate all sizes of feet, including men’s size 12.

The machine includes a basic, easy-to-read LCD screen, making it easy to use. While it’s not the flashiest foot spa out there, it checks off all the important boxes, is straightforward to operate, and comes in at a mid-range price point, making it our best overall pick.

Keep in Mind

We like all the features of this bath, but they could all be amped up a little bit. In particular, the bubbles aren't terribly strong, so if you're looking for a Jacuzzi for your feet, this might not be the one for you.

Key Specs

Dimensions: 15 L x 13.75 W x 7 H inches | Weight: Unspecified | Additional Features: None

Why We Recommend It

This simple foot bath is one of the more affordable options and the best choice for someone who doesn’t want to commit to an entire foot spa machine. Whether you’re looking for the occasional soak after a long day or want an oversized foot bath for pre-soaking before a home pedicure, this heavy-duty plastic tub can accommodate most foot sizes and any added ingredients, like Epsom salts,essential oils, or even bubble soap. We also like that even though it’s affordable, it still comes with built-in nubs and arch support for extra comfort for the soles of your feet during use.

Keep in Mind

This is truly a soaking tub—nothing more, nothing less. You won't get the added benefits of massage rollers and bubbles with the Mantello bath. So, while it will ease some swelling, don't expect this product to work out your tough knots.

Key Specs

Dimensions: 16 L x 14 W x 8 H inches | Weight: 4 pounds | Additional Features: Bubbles, vibration, adjustable heating

Why We Recommend It

Most massaging foot baths include a few rollers or nodes for your aching soles, but we recommend the Medical King Foot Spa Massager for a fully therapeutic experience. With 14 rollers designed in the shape of a foot, there’s not one inch of your sole that won’t benefit from the spa’s massaging power. You get different types of massage, too, with nubbed rollers, shiatsu pads, and bubble jets along the length of your foot. Meanwhile, the spa also vibrates and allows you to customize the water temperature for an even more soothing foot bath experience.

Keep in Mind

We had trouble controlling the temperature on this bath. It warms up and retains heat just fine, but we were unable to turn it down until it reached its maximum temperature, which was way too hot. It wouldn't stop us from buying this bath, but it's certainly something to be aware of, especially if you're sensitive to heat.

Key Specs

Dimensions: 15 W x 10 H x 19 L inches | Weight: 9 pounds | Additional Features: Vibration

Why We Recommend It

All the other products on this list have to be used with water, but the HoMedics Shiatsu Bliss Foot bath is an exception. It features heated acupressure massaging nodes on the bottom, which your feet will love even if you choose not to add water to the basin. (Of course, if you do decide to add water, you’ll benefit from bubbles and toe-touch control for easy adjustment.) We also like that the spa’s heat boost feature maintains the temperature of the water throughout use, so there’s no need for you to continuously adjust or increase the warmth of the water as you use it.

Keep in Mind

We really loved this spa, but it's heavy enough that it might be a hassle for petite people or those with any strength or mobility issues. It retains heat well, but there aren't easy temperature controls. We suggest The Conair foot bath if you want a lighter option that still provides a luxury experience. It's simpler than many of the options on this list, but it packs a punch with soothing foot vibration and 150 different massage modes. The tradeoff, however, is that it doesn't insulate heat well, so it may not be the best option if you're prioritizing a great heat feature.

Key Specs

Dimensions: 15.38 L x 14 W x 6.85 H inches | Weight: 3.7 pounds | Additional Features: Bubble jets, pumice stone

Why We Like it

Relax your tense feet and reduce your callouses with this foot bath from Homedics. This model has many of the best features of the Shiatsu bath but for a fraction of the price. The Bubble Mate was a pleasant surprise during our tests. Regardless of its simple composition, this bath thoroughly relaxed our feet. It doesn't have moving massaging parts, but we didn't miss them thanks to the Bubble Mate's massaging water jets and ridged bottom elements, which allowed us to apply additional pressure to sore areas.

It's also equipped with a removable pumice stone mounted in the center so that you can have a bit of the pedicure experience at home. We were amazed by how much more relaxed and pliable our feet felt after just 10 minutes in this bath, which also has plenty of room for those with larger feet and a nice high splash guard to prevent a mess. We love how simple and straightforward this bath is.

Keep In Mind

The temperature can't be controlled since the bath doesn't heat the water (you add hot water yourself). Also, the simple tub construction doesn't provide the insulation offered by higher-end models. Finally, if you want to get the massage-like benefits of the ridges along the bottom, you have to put your weight forward, which might not be as comfortable as leaning back and letting the bath do all the work.

Key Secs

Dimensions: 16.5 L x 14.9 W x 9.2 H inches | Weight: 6.7 pounds | Additional Features: Pumice stone, acupressure accessories, rollers

Why We Recommend It

Some like it hot—and if you're one of them, this is the foot bath for you. The Ivation model gets hotter than any other we tested, reaching a max temperature of 122ºF. You should definitely use caution at that temperature as serious burns can still happen after about 10 minutes of exposure to water at that temperature, according to the National Institutes of Health. But it goes to show that this self-heated tub can get hot and retain its temperature.

Importantly, it comes with temperature controls, so you can choose what feels right to you (and avoid scalding). It's also equipped with a massage roller for each foot and four attachments—a pumice stone, a brush, and two acupressure accessories—to enhance the experience. And the massage rollers are no joke—they replicate deep tissue work.

Keep in Mind

At times, this foot bath was a little too intense for us in terms of temperature and massage. The rollers are positioned in the center of each foot, and the effect was a bit much for the more sensitive arches of our feet. They're great for sore heels and balls of feet, but that requires a little moving around (detracting from the sit-back-and-relax experience).

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