Several years ago, I wrote a blog post about a foot-smoothing machine I called the best I’d ever used.
This post garnered a lot of reaction and I know it sold a few of the gizmos. It wasn’t a sponsored post – I have no sponsored posts! I genuinely loved the thing and wanted to share my joy. There are many of them on the market and they all look something like this.
That earlier post was lost in my website’s migration to a new hosting company. They always say nothing will get lost but trust me, back everything up. Anyway, I digress.
The machine is battery-powered. A little roller of sandpaper chips away at your hard foot surfaces. After a lifetime of smoothing my feet I felt this thing was the best. The downside is needing refills and batteries.
MEET THE NEW CHAMPION
Ladies and gentlemen, feet of all sizes, I must now amend my earlier recommendation. I’ve found something even better. It’s cheaper. Batteries aren’t necessary. And it’s from the foot wizards at Dr. Scholl’s. It might not be new, but it’s new to me.
This is my new pinnacle of home foot care. It’s cheap (under $15) and after one use, my feet were soft and smooth. From what I understand, nano glass is a combination of glass and polymers. It’s what they use for smartphone screen protectors. But I wouldn’t recommend using your phone on your feet, or texting with the foot smoother.
I feel I must mention that Dr. Scholl’s is an American company. It also goes by the name Scholl. Products are mainly made outside of North America, including China. I’d wager that’s where most competitors’ products are also made. So I asked myself, do I want smooth feet or not, despite it not being Canadian? I chose my feet.
I’m not enamored with getting pedicures on a regular basis. They’re okay. But I’ve had a few bad experiences and I’d rather get a massage or a facial. Now you have my rationalization and you can do with it what’s right for you.
I’m trying to avoid buying plastic of any kind and this obviously has a plastic handle. Everything I consider purchasing gets weighed against several measures before I go for it or leave it behind. This thing is so effective that I feel it’s worth it and worth mentioning. I hope you have happy feet!
Influenced me! I have such dry heels all the time and so I’m willing to try anything. Thanks Lisa!
Me too, Rachael. I hope – I’m pretty sure! – you’ll like it!
I’ve had dry, rough heels for as long as I can remember. Lotions and potions applied after a shower were a momentary fix, but sure enough, the next time I would put a pair of socks on, I could feel the fabric catching on my heels. A few years ago, my husband suggested I try a sanding sponge (those square blocks used for buffing cars or sanding wood.) They come in different grits, are easy to hold, plus they’re flexible and washable. They have been a game changer for me.
I’ve never seen those Dr. Scholl’s foot files, but I will take a look. I would think they are definitely safer to use on skin. Thanks for the recommendation, Lisa
Wow, Claire. First – your husband is brilliant! I wouldn’t even bother with something else if it’s working. The feet you described are just like my own. Some women can walk outdoors all summer and nothing happens. Then…there’s women like us whose feet crust up between showers! 😉
Try soaking your feet in plain white vinegar while sitting back and watching TV or working at your desk. Also can fend off or kill nail fungus. I’ve used it for years. No need to dilute.
Interesting! That’s good for fungus and bacteria. It doesn’t remove rough skin though!
Actually it will but you have to soak your feet on a regular basis.