more of a novelty [SEP] beurer foot bath massager water tempering relaxing vibration massage and bubble massage functions for tired feet includes pedicure attachments 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 bones joints and 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 massagei 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