2025 Upgraded Electric Foot Spa Massager with Heating & Circulation, Shiatsu Massage Balls, Pedicure Soaking Tub - Remote Control & Handle for Stress Relief - Perfect for Home Relaxation, Spa Days & Gift Giving

Prior to buying this, I had purchased a HomeMedics one from a local chain store. It was similar, though I returned it within a week (some flaws, then malfunctioned). So I scoured the reviews before buying another.Comparatively, here are the main points:- If you are looking for a collapsible tub, it’s important to buy one that has the little bar/stand in the center to prevent it from collapsing with water in it. The HomeMedics one did not have it. I learned a hard lesson when I barely moved and it collapsed with water in it, flooding the bathroom floor (not relaxing!). The “kickstand” on this one is solid and prevents that from happening. Don’t buy one without it.- Heat. Many of them advertise “heated”. However most are only capable of “maintaining the heat”, not actually heating. Always start with hot water with all of them. However, this one truly does heat. I typically start with hot water that registers at 104-105. When it feels like the temp is going down slightly, I kick it up to 107ish and can feel the heater working and the water getting hotter. In fact, I usually kick it back to 105 once the prolonged 107 gets to be too hot.- I like the roller massagers at the bottom. There is an automated feature that can be used to turn them on. I’ve used that less because of the proximity with where I sit when I use the tub. I feel like my current set up still has me sort of pushing the bottoms of my feet against them while they are moving, which counteracts their movement. That said, if you are in a chair or position to recline back, they will work as intended. Regardless. It feels nice to roll my feet over them manually.- The wave feature is minimal, but that’s pretty much the case with all of them. You won’t find actual spa waves unless you either shell out for a real spa or pricey professional grade tub. So I don’t really see that as a con. It’s comparable to the other ones.- The remote is nice, however the one con that I see is that, if you lose or drop the remote into the water, there is not another method to turn it on. That said, the remote is magnetic/attaches to the top of tub when not in use, and it has not been a problem.- It arrived quickly and was well-packaged. The instructions, tips, reminder stickers seemed to go above HomeMedics packaging and led me to believe the manufacturer went above and beyond to predict any possible warnings or questions. For what that’s worth…- The tub is also slightly deeper than the HomeMedics and other brands.- The other tub came with soaking salt. Currently I’m using lavender soaking salt with this. Not sure if I’m supposed to— I can see where possibly that could affect parts down the line, but who knows (I guess I could actually read the booklet if I wanted to…).All and all I am pleased with this purchase. I’ve used it every night for a week. No complaints.