Review (3/5): More of a Novelty
Beurer Foot Bath Massager, Water Tempering, Relaxing Vibration Massage and Bubble Massage Functions for Tired Feet, Includes 3 Pedicure Attachments, FB21 by Beurer North America. Of course, our feet play an important role throughout our lives as they have to bear our full weight: and each foot has 26 bones, 22 joints and 107 ligaments that may all need care. Beurer North America says that this foot bath will be a simple and convenient solution for sore and tired feet. The bath has three setting functions (water heating, vibration and bubble massage), an integrated water heater. The infrared light points will support the soothing effect of the foot massage. The three exchangeable pedicure tip can deliver a cleansing foot care treatment. The massage-assisted foot bed, Beurer states, will stimulate the feet; the detachable roller attachments will give a soothing foot reflexology massage; the double-walled housing ensures better thermal insulation. It includes a removable splash protection guard, convenient draining outlet, infrared light points to support the soothing effect of the foot massage.
I expect Beurer North America is a branch of a German company, and I am as awed by German engineering and technology as anyone else. But Beurer’s claims that this device can deliver a professional quality luxury spa experience are, frankly, silly. The item is more of a novelty than anything else. To begin with, I know nothing about German bathrooms, but in this country, any electrical outlets in bathrooms seem inevitably to be near the sink. The cord provided is not long enough to allow the item’s use in the tub without an extension cord, which, considering the well-known risks of mixing electricity and water, adds an unnecessary element of risk. So you will probably end up sitting on the toilet seat, or may have to bring in a chair. And the gadget is messy; you’d better put it on a towel. That being said, it did make my feet feel marginally better after a long tough day. Will you find it useful? That depends on how much you’re willing to spend on it, and whether you have room for one more bathroom gadget of limited utility.