<bi-shortcode id="table-of-contents-sticky" class="mceNonEditable" data-type="h2">Table of Contents: Masthead Sticky</bi-shortcode><bi-shortcode id="summary-shortcode" data-type="summary-shortcode" class="mceNonEditable" contenteditable="false">Summary List Placement</bi-shortcode><ul class="summary-list"><li aria-level="1">We tested the top-rated foot massagers to find the best ones you can buy to relieve chronic foot pain.</li><li aria-level="1">The <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0143X748U/ref=as_li_tl'ie=UTF8&tag=biipgf_121118_best-foot-massagers-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0143X748U&linkId=b3fca7f8d69ab116c0988bf231866a1f" target="_blank" rel="nofollow nofollow noopener sponsored sponsored">Belmint Shiatsu Foot Massager</a> is our favorite because of its precise pressure application and affordability. </li></ul><p>While training to run a half marathon over the past few months, my feet took regular beatings. I needed a remedy, and daily visits with a masseuse proved financially prohibitive At-home foot massagers were my tried and tested solution..</p><p>Even after my half marathon, I'm still devoted to this foot massage ritual. Not only do foot massagers relieve pain, but they also help <a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/foot-massage-the-pause-that-refreshes-and-it-good-for-you" target="_blank" rel="noopener">improve circulation and stimulate your muscles</a>. I tested a few at-home foot massagers on the market, ranging from electronic massagers with multiple pulsing nodes and plug-in parts to simple, analog pressure-relievers. </p><h2>Here are the best foot massagers of 2021</h2><ul class="summary-list"><li><strong>Best foot massager overall: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0143X748U/ref=as_li_tl'ie=UTF8&tag=biipgf_121118_best-foot-massagers-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0143X748U&linkId=b3fca7f8d69ab116c0988bf231866a1f" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow nofollow sponsored">Belmint Shiatsu Foot Massager Machine with Heat Function</a></strong></li><li><strong>Best foot massager for chronic pain: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SMJIYNG/ref=as_li_tl'ie=UTF8&tag=biipgf_121118_best-foot-massagers-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00SMJIYNG&linkId=a86576f58043f1dfc489059015f86a23" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow nofollow sponsored">TheraFlow Dual Foot Massager Roller</a></strong></li><li><strong>Best for on-the-go foot massager: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TSSV978/ref=as_li_tl'ie=UTF8&tag=biipgf_121118_best-foot-massagers-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00TSSV978&linkId=5ef11dede1142ed9ea25253d8697d22e" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow nofollow sponsored">Moji Foot Pro</a></strong></li><li><strong>Best budget electronic foot massager: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DPMDWAA/ref=as_li_tl'ie=UTF8&tag=biipgf_121118_best-foot-massagers-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00DPMDWAA&linkId=d410ab61919b206c42f056d161bbfc23" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow nofollow sponsored">HoMedics Triple Action Shiatsu Foot Massager</a></strong></li></ul><aside class="quick-tip headline-regular"><p><strong>Updated on 02/17/2021 by Victoria Giardina: </strong>We replaced our "best manual and electronic foot massager" to the "best budget electric foot massager" to specify our top recommendation. We also added more related guides to help alleviate pain.</p></aside><h3>The best foot massager overall</h3><img src="https://static3.businessinsider.com/image/5c0ff1b2250abd1645615f56-400-300/the-best-foot-massager-overall.jpg" alt="" /><p><h3><strong>The </strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0143X748U/ref=as_li_tl'ie=UTF8&tag=biipgf_121118_best-foot-massagers-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0143X748U&linkId=b3fca7f8d69ab116c0988bf231866a1f" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored"><strong>Belmint Shiatsu Foot Massager</strong></a><strong> is a sleek pain reliever that varies pressure and touches all parts of your feet for a well-rounded experience. </strong></h3><p><strong>Pros</strong>: Varies pressure and movement during a session, sleek design, pays attention to all parts of your feet</p><p><strong>Cons</strong>: You can't move your feet when using it, clunky to move</p><p>Of all the electronic foot massagers I tested out, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0143X748U/ref=as_li_tl'ie=UTF8&tag=biipgf_121118_best-foot-massagers-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0143X748U&linkId=b3fca7f8d69ab116c0988bf231866a1f" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Belmint's Shiatsu Foot Massager</a> proved the best at precisely squeezing your feet for much-needed relief. It felt just like a massage and a hug, in part because you're sliding your feet into two snug, cloth-lined nooks. </p><p>The adjustable heat made me feel like I was a melting puddle of Jell-O, and the massager never got too hot. The heat can also be turned off and on during a massage session if you prefer to go without it.</p><p>It's not only the movement, pressure, and temperature of this massager that are impressive but also the smart design that leaves no part of your foot untouched. While one roller hits that key relief point in the middle back of your heel, another set of rollers glides firmly from your arch over the balls of your feet, all with alternating pressure. Lastly, another set kneads and squeezes around your toes.</p><p>The pressure is adjustable on a scale of one to five, though I found anything over two to be overwhelming. The lowest setting usually did just what I needed, except after a particularly long run when I opted for the higher pressure setting. </p><p>Though a feel-good massager, its downside is that it's clunky to move from place to place. You also can't move your feet during your massage, which may be a flaw for some users.</p></p><br/><br/><h3>The best foot massager for chronic pain</h3><img src="https://static5.businessinsider.com/image/5c0ff25367666b162f4eb7f8-400-300/the-best-foot-massager-for-chronic-pain.jpg" alt="" /><p><h3><strong>The </strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SMJIYNG/ref=as_li_tl'ie=UTF8&tag=biipgf_121118_best-foot-massagers-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00SMJIYNG&linkId=a86576f58043f1dfc489059015f86a23" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored"><strong>TheraFlow Dual Foot Massager Roller</strong></a><strong> helps mitigate deep-rooted foot pain and relieve symptoms of plantar fasciitis.</strong></h3><p><strong>Pros</strong>: Durability and strength of material, portable, provides deep massage, can target different points of your feet, affordable</p><p><strong>Cons</strong>: None to speak of</p><p>The <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SMJIYNG/ref=as_li_tl'ie=UTF8&tag=biipgf_121118_best-foot-massagers-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00SMJIYNG&linkId=a86576f58043f1dfc489059015f86a23" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">TheraFlow massager</a> is durable and just what you need for stiff, unmanageable pain in your feet. The raised, pyramid-shaped parts on each of the four front rollers are pronounced, digging deep into foot muscles and pain points. And, the intense pressure can help relieve the pain of <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007021.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">plantar fasciitis</a>.</p><p>Though it won't cure conditions like plantar fasciitis. However, it provides great temporary relief compared to other similar massagers with less distinct protrusions. In addition to the four rollers with the pyramid-shaped points that hit the front of the feet, the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SMJIYNG/ref=as_li_tl'ots=1&slotNum=33&imprToken=20bbcbb1-daec-6dd6-380&ie=UTF8&tag=biipgf_121118_best-foot-massagers-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00SMJIYNG&linkId=a86576f58043f1dfc489059015f86a23" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">TheraFlow Dual Massager Roller</a> includes a back roller with longer, cylindrical knobs that directly attack the pain caused by the condition. You can also turn the massager around, so those longer nodes hit your toes and the balls of your feet. Tip: Let the longer nodes rest between your toes and then try and squeeze them all together. It's lightweight and easy to move around the house, too.</p></p><br/><br/><h3>The best on-the-go foot massager</h3><img src="https://static6.businessinsider.com/image/5c0ff2dda6df1516fd60aa90-400-300/the-best-on-the-go-foot-massager.jpg" alt="" /><p><h3><strong>The </strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TSSV978/ref=as_li_tl'ie=UTF8&tag=biipgf_121118_best-foot-massagers-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00TSSV978&linkId=5ef11dede1142ed9ea25253d8697d22e" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored"><strong>Moji Foot Pro</strong></a><strong> is a no-brainer if you want to alleviate foot discomfort when you're out and about, giving you customizable control. </strong></h3><p><strong>Pros</strong>: Easy to move around, very low risk of breaking, no need for a power source</p><p><strong>Cons</strong>: Doesn't hit toes or other tough-to-reach spots of the foot</p><p>The Moji Foot Pro is small, but you don't need to hit all the spots at once for a satisfying session. The concentrated pressure from leaning a single part of your foot on top of these five rolling, stainless steel balls is enough to make a big difference in how you feel.</p><p>You get to completely control the kind of massage you're getting and what parts of your feet you want to focus on. While the five balls on the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TSSV978/ref=as_li_tl'ie=UTF8&tag=biipgf_121118_best-foot-massagers-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00TSSV978&linkId=5ef11dede1142ed9ea25253d8697d22e" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Moji Foot Pro</a> roll with the movements of your feet, the massager's non-slip base stays affixed to the ground. This design ensures your massager won't roll away while in use, unlike many circular or cylindrical rolling massagers. However, it doesn't target toes and other harder-to-reach foot areas.</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TSSV978/ref=as_li_tl'ie=UTF8&tag=biipgf_121118_best-foot-massagers-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00TSSV978&linkId=5ef11dede1142ed9ea25253d8697d22e" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Moji's</a> packaging recommends putting it in the freezer for an "ice massage." Not only did it help bring down some nighttime foot swelling, but the cold also proved numbing to the point where I could use the massager to dig deeper into my muscles without discomfort, so it's worth a try.</p><p>Its compact size also allows you to toss it in your bag for relief after a long gym session or while traveling.</p></p><br/><br/><h3>The best budget electronic foot massager</h3><img src="https://static1.businessinsider.com/image/5c0ff34b9d8b6f15cc2d7e4b-400-300/the-best-budget-electronic-foot-massager.jpg" alt="" /><p><h3><strong>The </strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DPMDWAA/ref=as_li_tl'ie=UTF8&tag=biipgf_121118_best-foot-massagers-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00DPMDWAA&linkId=d410ab61919b206c42f056d161bbfc23" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored"><strong>HoMedics Triple Action Shiatsu Foot Massager</strong></a><strong> massages one part of your foot to the next, giving you a 360 massage that helps rid pain. </strong></h3><p><strong>Pros</strong>: Can be used on all parts of the foot and parts of the body, relatively compact and easy to store</p><p><strong>Cons</strong>: No way to change movement systems</p><p>The <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DPMDWAA/ref=as_li_tl'ie=UTF8&tag=biipgf_121118_best-foot-massagers-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00DPMDWAA&linkId=d410ab61919b206c42f056d161bbfc23" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">HoMedics Triple Action Shiatsu Foot Massager</a> is the ideal cross between a massager that does all the work for you and the Moji, where you have to move your feet around to get targeted relief.</p><p>This straightforward massager has one control button that moves between three settings: off, on with heat, and on without heat. There are also two foot-shaped areas where you place your feet, and each includes three kneading shiatsu rollers.</p><p>The top and bottom roller rotate counter-clockwise while the middle roller rotates clockwise. Each includes three, raised nodes that push into your muscles. They can reach different muscles depending on where you decide to position your feet.</p><p>The platform may be shaped like feet, but you can also lean your whole calves across each set of rolling massagers. You can even maneuver to get the back of your thighs on there if you prop yourself up with your arms, but make sure you don't put too much pressure on your body to do so. </p><p>My friend (who is prone to being ticklish) said it felt like this massager was gently poking her, and I can understand why: It feels less like a person working over your feet and more obviously like a machine, with nodes that rotate without seeming to differentiate between a heel and an arch. But, it still offers a great full-foot massage. </p><p>By planting your feet on the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DPMDWAA/ref=as_li_tl'ie=UTF8&tag=biipgf_121118_best-foot-massagers-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00DPMDWAA&linkId=d410ab61919b206c42f056d161bbfc23" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Triple Action Massager</a> in whatever position you choose, you'll find yourself with a versatile massaging tool. During the massage, you can constantly adjust your position on the rotating rollers, depending on where you need pressure most.</p></p><br/><br/><h3>Check out our other pain relief guides</h3><img src="https://static3.businessinsider.com/image/5f7379cc74fe5b0018a8e05a-400-300/check-out-our-other-pain-relief-guides.jpg" alt="" /><p><ul class="summary-list"><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-foam-roller" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The best foam rollers to relieve your muscles</a></li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/best-massage-guns" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The 5 best massage guns</a></li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-back-pain-relief-products" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The best products for lower back pain relief</a></li></ul></p><br/><br/>
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