My second purchase - this unit works great!
This is the second of these units I've bought. I was very pleased with the first one, and they've improved it since then.<br /><br />(The only issue I had with the original unit was a miniscule spring on the post that holds the roller. The spring wasn't secured to anything, and I eventually lost it when cleaning the unit after use. The manufacturer had now adjusted the design so the spring is secured to the post and can't be lost - excellent!)<br /><br />My feet are callused and quickly get visible dry skin, which looks terrible. If I pumice them, I have to do it twice a week even when it's not sandal season, because the dry skin snags stockings and bed sheets. This unit is so much easier than soaking and pumicing! It's also improved the calluses with continued use over time.<br /><br />I've never tried the battery version but I'm glad I got the corded one - I was worried it would be too powerful and cause bleeding, but no problem with that. Just follow the directions and until you get used to it, gently touch it to the callus for a few seconds at a time. Also, make sure your feet are dry with no recent lotion application, or the abrasive roller won't work as well.<br /><br />It does generate skin dust, so I did it over a (dry) bathtub. The rollers last quite a while; I usually get at least 5-6 uses (both feet) out of one roller. I use the Extra Coarse ones, and sometimes a finer grit for my toes, as the skin there is thinner than on the heel.<br /><br />You can clean it with an old toothbrush or slightly damp Q-tip, but what works even better is one of those spray cans of pressurized air, the kind used to blow dust off computer keyboards. The pressurized air can be used to clean the roller too.<br /><br />This unit is a big time-saver; each session takes me about 10-15 minutes for both feet. I usually do it twice a week. I'm so glad to be done with the 30-45-minute soaking and pumicing! If you're considering one of these units, buy it - you won't be disappointed!
Rating: 5 stars