They may look like they're designed for a walk on the moon, but we recommend a quick nap on the couch instead. (Amazon)
If you've ever been on vacation and sightseeing turned into an all-day activity, the hours of walking and standing probably took a toll on your feet. The same goes for folks like hairstylists, nurses and teachers who stand most of the day. There's one product, though, that reviewers say gives them some relief: Dr. Scholl's Soothing and Reviving Foot Masks. You can snag three pairs for under $15 at Amazon.
At just $5 a pair, these booties are certainly a lot cheaper than a trip to the foot spa.
These foot masks heat up on their own to soothe and relax your tired tootsies. They come in the form of little foil booties: All you do is slip your feet in, fasten the straps and relax. Each bootie has a tab that you can pull to tighten or loosen, so you won't make a mess when you put them on take them off.
The brand recommends leaving the booties on for 30 minutes. After time is up, take them off and massage any remaining treatment into your feet. Then give your feet a quick wipe down and you're good to go.
So what's inside the booties? Familiar goodies like Epsom salt, menthol, shea butter and essential oils. Your feet will feel like they had a spa day after a long day of work.
Hundreds of shoppers say these foot masks are an underrated gem that's easy to use after hours of standing or walking.
"10/10. I am a hairstylist and I am on my feet all day long," one five-star reviewer wrote. "These gave my feet some relief after my long days behind the chair!"
Another skeptic quickly became a believer after just one use: "This product kind of blew my mind!" the shopper wrote. "We spent five days in Disney on our feet for at least 12 hours a day. After putting these on my feet, it was so relieving. They instantly soothe the soreness in your feet, and when we got ready to walk around the parks for another day, my feet felt more refreshed and not as sore."
A third reviewer said the packaging is convenient and thoughtful: "I love the fact that everything is right in the booties [and they're] easy to put on," they said. "Great for tired feet. It does tingle a little bit, but your feet feel amazing afterward."
These masks bring the heat, shoppers say — and a few note that they could bother more sensitive folks. "I was surprised at how hot these got," one acknowledged. "This would probably be pleasant for most people, but I am very sensitive to heat. I removed the masks and wiped down my feet but they remained warm for some time. My feet and skin did feel amazing the next day."
"They warm up and [gave] relief after a day of over 20,000 steps," said another Disney goer. "I wish the effects would last longer, but it's enough to let you settle for the night."
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.