 Wow! This foot spa is great! |
| Review Date: May 10, 2006 |
| Reviewer: A. S. Hood, Maryland, USA |
| I have had a job for the last nineteen years that requires me to stand on my feet for the majority of my workday. Recently, I noticed that at the end of my shift my feet HURT more than usual. They began to throb. Two weeks ago I decided to purchase a whirlpool foot spa similar to the one at the salon where I get my pedicures. I wanted to pamper and rejuvenate my arhing feet at home at my own convenience without the added cost of going to the nail shop. My criterion: (1)water level deep enough to immerse my ankles, (2)powerful water jets,and (3)a heating element that would enable the water to stay heated for periods up to two hours. The Aqua-Jet Foot Spa has met all my requirements. In addition, the handles make it very easy to move and lift the spa when full. This unit is a bit more expensive than the other foot spas on the market, however, well worth the money! |
Satisfied
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| Review Date: April 24, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Koffee in MD, Bowie, MD USA |
| My wife wanted a foot spa and I began my search via the web and noticed that most people weren't pleased with their foot spas they complained of loud noises, jets (i.e. bubbles) were not powerful, or just plain cheap.I decided to give Sharper Image or Brookstone a try. Sharper Image claimed that their spa kept the water warm but were out of stock (a good sign) but I wanted one immediately and gave Brookstone a try. My wife loved it! She frequents the nail salons for pedicures and stated that this machine was just like the ones at the salon in regards to features and comfort. She was VERY thankful. I have also experienced the jets and the water temperature and it works as advertised. You won't be dissatisfied. There are cheaper ones but IMHO this is worth the money. Enjoy. |
well worth it.
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| Review Date: July 19, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Eric Beich, Dallas,Texas |
after carefull review of several brands and types of these I bought this on based on the reviews. dead -on! I'm glad I spent a little more because I feel like it is a good quality product.
I just got it last night and I cant wait to get home and use it again tonight. I have a typeII ankle sprain and a high ankle sprain and have been wearing foot braces for months and this is just what I needed.
Its not deep enough to cover my entire ankle, but for a guy with size 12 feet it is plenty big enough.
this thing is huge! water temp got very warm and the jets worked great. |
Another positive review...
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| Review Date: November 20, 2007 |
| Reviewer: T. Sparkman, |
| Like many others, I chose this product based on all the positive reviews about it. Not only were there more reviews for this product than for most of the other units, all of them were positive. Having bought and used it now, I have to agree. I am adding my recommendation to the others. It is a great product. Though it is a bit pricey compared to the many, many other models to choose from, I don't regret spending the money for it. It is everything I expected. It heats the water from room temperature, and maintains the temperature comfortably. The water jets are powerful, and the unit is relatively quiet. I have nothing but praise for this product. |
A+
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| Review Date: January 18, 2007 |
| Reviewer: M. Verdon, Alexandria, VA |
| First, this is a big and cumbersome.... but second, this is the best foot spa. Got it for the wife and had to try it myself. I am a wuss when it comes to super hot temps and I had to ease into the heat, it stayed hot the entire time. The jets were nice and the wireless remote is priceless (just make sure its in your hand when you sit down so you don't have to move an inch :) ). The rollers on the bottom are nice too. It gets loud when on high-jets mode, but nothing to grand. Fast shipper, would recommend. |
Excellent Excellent Product
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| Review Date: March 9, 2007 |
| Reviewer: My enigma, austin, TX United States |
I had been looking to buy a good foot spa for sometime now but was very skeptical about spending a 'lot' of money. After reading the reviews on this one, I decided to go ahead and get this.
I have had it for 2 weeks now and have used it ever single day!! It is everything , what I had envisoned it would be. Heats the water up very well and gives your foot the much needed pampering after a long tiring day!
I highly recommend this product!!! |
awesome
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| Review Date: September 9, 2007 |
| Reviewer: M. Moreno, Canton, OH |
| I have tried several differnt water massagers lately. This is by far the best. Keeps the water heated very nicely and fast too. The aqua jets are great, could be a little harder for my personal taste. I have lots of knots on the bottom of my feet and the massager is working very well at getting them out. My feet feel so much better since I started using it. |
Great heat feature
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| Review Date: August 10, 2008 |
| Reviewer: zenner, california |
| The jets are strong and the heating element is excellent..that alone gets the 5 stars. Cold water has always been my complaint with cheaper models. It also has a valve to drain water when you're done so you don't have to flip the whole thing over awkwardly. My only complaints would be about the bottom of the basin. I would rather there were "bumps" or maybe a wavy surface to roll your feet over. What is on the bottom is a roller which I don't find soothing. I'd also chuck the pumice stone. And lastly, if the basin bottom was tilted up..so your toes were slightly above your heels..it would feel more natural, rather than having your feet flat. |
Water stay hot giving a big advantage
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| Review Date: January 7, 2008 |
| Reviewer: William A. Smylie, Missouri City, Tx United States |
| This product is more expensive than the others but has one big advantage. The heater will actually heat the water for you and keep the water hot. Of course, filling with hot water initially is faster but you will not have to worry about the water getting cold. Materials are high quality. |
Love it
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| Review Date: January 3, 2008 |
| Reviewer: A. Ebert, MN USA |
| So happy with this foot bath. It is performs wonderfully. It heats the water, it's quiet, the water jets feels so good. It's worth the price and I would purchase this again. Highly recommend! |
Aqua-Jet Foot Massage Spa
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| Review Date: July 17, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Joyce I. Fogg, |
| I found the product performed as promised. I personally would have liked it to be a bit deeper, since I wanted my ankles to be massaged. But as a foot massager, it was perfect! The different speeds of massage were nice and it did keep the water warm. I also liked the remote control. |
Served all my needs
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| Review Date: July 9, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Lani H. Bennett, New Orleans |
| I am a professional Pedicurist/Esthetician....I purchased this footbath because I lost my "Pedithrone" in a Salon fire in March...this footbath had been a wonderful replacement! |
nothing bad to say
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| Review Date: August 25, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Asa B. Clibourne, seattle, wa |
| I bought thid product because it was the only one that said the heat on it. It does get very hot which is nice and the jets are also very nice. nothing bad to say about it yet, we haven't tried to use salts or oils yet but are not worried about it. The cord is nice and long and the heater will heat up the water surprisingly fast. |
Wonderful!
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| Review Date: December 26, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Carol, Monroe WA USA |
| I got this item as a gift for Christmas from my son and I love it. It does everything it says it will. I would highly recomend this product. |
Foot bath is great!
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| Review Date: July 30, 2009 |
| Reviewer: DonnaF, |
| This product is great, exactly what we were looking for. The size is plenty big enough for my husbands size 13 feet. I love that this product heats the water. My one wish is that there was an automatic shutoff once the water gets to a certain temperature. My husband has little sensation in his feet and does not realize when it gets too hot. Otherwise this is perfect for our needs. |
the bestest of all the foot baths
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| Review Date: March 17, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Vicky Robinson, |
| My husband has neuropthy due to diabetes and has terrible foot pain. He takes meds but ends up in a hot bath to make his feet feel better. This foot bath has ajustable jets and the heat...the heat is great. He loves it. |
Good for at home use...
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| Review Date: July 20, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Lynette Jacobs, Williamsburg, VA |
I was very picky when it came to a foot massage. I knew I wanted a heater and I read every review on here on every model available before choosing this model. I think this model is pretty good for at home use. Of course I would rather have someone also massaging my feet, for it to be deeper so it covered more, and possibly a wider base...but hey, this is a home unit and it is pretty darn good. The heating function is wonderful, getting the water nice and hot. I wish there were air jets under my foot- they are at the top of the unit shooting at my toes. I curl my toes this way and that and it pushes the bubbles around my feet. I think I am going to try putting my sea salts in a cheesecloth and see if it works. Otherwise, you can't add sea salts to the unit...which is a bummer.
Overall, this a good unit for at home use. |
The only foot bath that matters
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| Review Date: February 5, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Thomas P. Stinson, |
| Fantastic. Quiet and powerful. The heater will warm up cool water, but the best bet is to start with warm water and use it to maintain the temperature. The remote is fun when our cat seems overly interested in the foot bath... :) |
foot bath
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| Review Date: April 28, 2009 |
| Reviewer: David L. Willin, eastern shore of md |
| this is a great foot bath!! if you put luke warm water in it will heat it up very hot!! the jets are perfect. i felt very relaxed while using and when i was done i was ready to run for days!! |
Easy Dump for this foot bath.
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| Review Date: February 3, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Henry T. Lawrence, Mobile, AL |
This for those who say it is too heavy and unwieldy to dump the water.
I made a small dolly and placed the foot bath on it. Very easy to take it out the door an unscrew the plug. Just roll this item anywhere you want. |
The Cadillac of foot baths
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| Review Date: April 24, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Thomas Buettner, |
| This is the third one of these I've owned. It's the first one that met all advertised claims, and more. I am of the opinion that stores like Brookstone often charge exorbitant prices for products that can be found at other stores for half the price. I am happy to admit I was wrong on this one. |
Wonderful - hot water and powerful jets!
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| Review Date: June 22, 2010 |
| Reviewer: MJF, Washington, USA |
I received this foot spa as an anniversary gift from my hubby, and I love it! Straight out of the box, I had hot water within 5 minutes, and plenty of bubbles to sooth my soles. :) Was also pleased with how quiet this unit is, allowing me to watch a movie without even increasing the volume.
PROS:
- Not only keeps water hot, but will actually heat it to a comfortable temp and maintain it for as long as you want!
- 2 Powerful jets -- yes, they really are powerful! -- positioned in front of tub, sending bubbles over your toes; jets are adjustable in both direction and intensity
- Quiet operation (could compare to someone using a hair dryer behind a closed door in the next room, or the neighbor mowing their lawn while your windows are shut.)
- Large capacity allows for water to cover ankles; also allows for some movement of feet and/or accomodates larger feet
- Can be used with or without heat feature
- Handy remote control operation (they even include the batteries!); remote stores in top of unit
- Large splash guard works well to prevent spray and spills
- Easy to set up and operate
- Nice pumice stone included to smooth away calluses, which can be used in unit or removed to use by hand
- Sturdy construction, lightweight, easy to move, easy cord storage
CONS:
- Could have used another 2 jets at the rear of the unit
- Slightly bulkier than other spas (I don't mind this at all, but some might)
- Rollers on bottom of spa do nothing. They are hardly big enough for even my flat feet to feel, and to use them you have to rub your feet back and forth... Kinda hard to do they're confined in a tub.
- Does not include any additional features or powered accessories
Overall, I am extremely pleased with this foot spa. If you're frustrated with cheaper models that only leave you with cold water, wimpy jets, and jet-engine noise, I highly recommend spending a little extra for this product. I will certainly be enjoying mine for a long time!
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Nothing better
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| Review Date: December 28, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Monday 317, Chicagoland |
| This puppy just plain works, and is worth the price. The heat gets to be just a tad too hot if you leave it on--meaning you have real temperature control for once! We haven't had ours long, but out of the box it worked as promised. It's also much quieter than we expected, even with the jets on full blast. Try the Earth Therapuetics Tea Tree Oil foot soak (salts) and Foot Balm; they worked impressively well on my poor wife's feet--and my hands! |
Aqua-Jet Foot Massage
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| Review Date: December 28, 2007 |
| Reviewer: John A. Robertson, Alb. NM USA |
| I bought it for my wife for Christmas and she loves it! It was a fair price, god shipping time and works magnificently. |
Very good product
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| Review Date: January 14, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Kirlann A. Mitchell, Trinidad West Indies |
| I will definitely recommend this, Its very comforting for tired feet after a long day on your feet, it hold the water for a long time nice and warm even when u turn it off and the massage you get by rolling your feet on the massagers is wonderful. |
Heated foot bath
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| Review Date: January 20, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Jane A. King, Thomasville, Ga. |
Brookstone Foot bath has to be the best I have ever use. It makes my feet feel so relax and helps with the swelling of the ankles. I love the jets two speed and the heat.I would most certainly say buy this one if you are looking for one.
Jane Anne King |
At Last - A Spa that WORKS
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| Review Date: January 25, 2009 |
| Reviewer: C. Leach, Burkeville, Texas, USA |
| I have been trying to buy the best spa since November. The first one got cold while I was getting comfortable. That one was returned fast. The next one I ordered had good reviews and after two months, they notified me that it was no longer available and cancelled the order. When I read some of the reviews, I was disappointed that they said not to use bath salts in this foot bath. That is no problem! The water jets are great and the water stays warm even after you have turned the heat off - what a wonderful way to relax - the jets are strong and you can remove the rollers if you wish. I like that the pumice stone can be used on my heals and then removed to use by hand on problem places. It is well worth the price - I give it five stars - it deserves it! |
Awsome Foot Spa
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| Review Date: February 13, 2009 |
| Reviewer: C. Tremblay, usa |
| i have np with it it heats up fast 15min nice and HOT plus the Jets Are Great 1st day i got i used it 3 times no salts who cares peeps its a Wirlpool as the saying go`s you get what you Pay for in the case its True 2 Thumbs up :) |
brookstone heated foot bath
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| Review Date: April 9, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Marvin Linder, cottonwood al usa |
| this brookstone foot bath will do all it is addvertised to do the cost at $107,00 tax and ship is not bad ,for it will heat the water and make your feet feel great you most time get what you pay for and this is one of the times you do |
Fantastic
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| Review Date: April 14, 2010 |
| Reviewer: L. B. Lear, Lexington, KY |
| I bought this heated foot bath after I broke my ankle to help promote circulation. I've had others that were not heated and they were a disappointment. This one is fantastic. It keeps the water heated to a toasty temperature and doesn't cool down. I also like the powerful water jets and the remote control. I highly recommend this product. |
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AMAZING!!!!!!
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| Review Date: August 11, 2010 |
| Reviewer: disappointed, |
| this is the BEST foot bath ever!!!! the heat works in seconds. you could have cold water and it would make it hot in about 2 minutes! and the jets feel very nice and it moves the water so well. it feels like a spa!! defiantly but this!!! |
Love it
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| Review Date: February 6, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Deb M, TN |
| I have owned many foot spas and this is my favorite. It take a while for the water to warm up even using warm water but once it is warm it feels fantastic. |
A few questions. Not a review.
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| Review Date: December 1, 2009 |
| Reviewer: ., Chicago, IL USA |
| 1/I'm looking for the deepest foot tub. Are there depth measurements for the top two: Brookstone's 'Aqua-Jet' and Helen Of Troy's 'Pro Ultimate'. 2/Brookstone mentions it can maintain 115deg water, but Helen claims to be the only unit that can heat cold water. SO: Can Brookstone heat cold water? & what temp can Helen of Troy maintain? 3/MOST IMPORTANT: Will these units run dependably if they are regularly filled with 2 cups Epson's Salts per gallon of water? (It seems likely that some water agitators/jets/bubblers may be ruined by heavily mineralized water.)thanks |
Mom is happy
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| Review Date: June 7, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Alexander Williams, |
| I don't know how good this is. I'd like to give useful complaints about it, but my mom hasn't given me any. I guess that means it works. |
Great bath with minor cons, feels wonderful
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| Review Date: July 13, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Tiffany Nelson, |
We've owned this foot bath for well over a year. My husband bought it for me and picked it up at the Brookstone store, not online. Here's the pros and cons.
Pros:
-feels wonderful, soothing, and really relaxes tired feet
-Heats up beautifully...it will get HOT so I turn the heat on and off occasionally.
-Solid and well-made
-The remote is very convenient! (They only thing the remote doesn't control is how much air flow is in water.)
-Really improves my husband's recent foot aches and problems (we think plantar fasciitis). We bought this before we knew of it. He says it really helps + stretching + quality foot inserts.
-Depth of foot area is fine for me (U.S. size 10 women's and my husband U.S. 11)
-Well worth the money, I am worried about even trying out a spa's foot bath: who knows what diseases are in there!
Cons:
-With water, it is heavy and you have to be able to lift it in and out of the sink to your destination
-I lightly rested my feet on top of the blue insert one day and was barely putting any weight on it and it now has a hairline crack.
-Would be better with a 'foot bath' boy to lug it around for you.
-I find I can only use this for 25-30 minutes max and my feet will start becoming swollen or irritated, so that's what I do. I use it for a short time, dry off, put on quality foot cream and socks, and relax!
-I removed the loofah-like insert as I noticed it caught water underneath it (even when bath was empty) and created mold.
TIPS:
-Never think of leaving water in it for an extended period of time. I got lazy for a while and left water in there for a week or so and man did I come back to a science experiment and the smell too! This needs to be emptied after every use or at least once every 24 hours. I recommend when you're done with it, to empty, rinse, and drain immediately. Remember anywhere water is, so could mold.
-Rinse out thoroughly and clean out with Softscrub with Bleach + HOT water occasionally (doesn't need it every time). Really rinse it out because the bottom has a well of somekind.
-Never wear shedding socks before using this. I did that once with fluffy socks and all the little cotton bits were annoying to get out.
Summary:
It has pros and cons, for us we think it's worth-while for the bliss it provides. Cleaning and transporting is not fun but that could be with any foot bath. I decided not to get a cheap one as the reviews were all junky and poor. I hope it lasts a long time!
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Pricey, But Pretty Powerful & a Nice Foot Massage
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| Review Date: December 31, 2009 |
| Reviewer: The Big Guy, Dallas, Texas |
I have peripheral neuropathy, which is a painful nerve condition in my feet. I was looking for something to stimulate circulation and warm my feet.
This unit does that. The twin jets are pretty powerful and the heat feature allows me to extend my massage time significantly over units without the heat feature.
However, the unit is slow to heat room temp water and at 1200 watts, it consumes a lot of electricity to get it to spa temperature. I recommend adding lukewarm water to start and use the heating element to keep the water as hot as you like.
The "massagers" are just rollers on the base of the unit, that do very little, especially with people with large feet like me (size 13). You have to roll your feet over the rollers and there is hardly any room for me to do that.
And Brookstone does NOT include a battery for the remote. Of course it is a button-type so you have to make a trip to Radio Shack to buy it, instead of raiding your home battery supply drawer.
I use the unit in my whirlpool tub (I used to do a whole body whirlpool, but sometimes just wanted my feet massaged). I run the water till lukewarm, put the unit in the tub and fill it. Then I sit on the side with my feet in the unit. It makes it easy to drain as well, being in the whirlpool.
Overall, it is a keeper for me.
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Fantastic
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| Review Date: January 6, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Bethany N. Patterson, College Park, MD |
| This foot bath is amazing. The jets are powerful and the water actually will heat up to (I forget the exact temperature) 120. I felt the water start to cool down little bit but then the heat kicked in and it was glorious. I just got it yesterday, so I'm hoping the life of it lasts or else I will need to re-review. So far so good. I'm not listening the directions though...I AM using foot salts. That's basically the whole reason I bought a foot bath. The rollers do nothing for my gigantic feet because there's no room to roll around, but the water is super deep and there's even a fill line for those of us (like me) that don't know how high it can be filled. I think I'm in love. |
Nice after a long day
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| Review Date: January 1, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Jennifer K. Peck, |
| I'm a nurse, and so, I'm on my feet A LOT! This is a great way to unwind after a long day (12-hr shifts). Rotating massagers in the bottom are wonderful. |
Buyer beware....
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| Review Date: January 15, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Flying Saucer, |
this is not a review of the product, but a short blurb about my experience with ordering this item from Brookstone, via amazon. My receipt is labled brookstone and the communications were with brookstone, through amazon. I rated the item four stars so as to not terribly skew the ratings.
I tried to return an unused footbath. I purchased this item from Brookstone, through amazon.com. The package arrived as scheduled, shipped from Brookstone with a Brookstone receipt and no amazon receipt. My wife decided she did not need the item and requested I return it. I went through the amazon site which linked me to Brookstone customer service.
I sent an email to Brookstone from the amazon website, inquiring about the return policy, this is what I received:
"We want you to be satisfied with every item you purchase from us. If a product purchased at Brookstone does not meet your expectations, you may return it with a receipt either to a Store or to our Returns Processing Center within 60 days of purchase (some exceptions apply). All returns must be new, unused, and contain all original packaging and accessories. Returns made within 30 days of purchase with the original purchase receipt are eligible for exchange or refund.."
So to me that meant I could take the unused Foot Bath in it's original container, to any brookstone, with my receipt to get a full refund. Let me just add that the item was shipped to me from Brookstone and not amazon and had a receipt labeled "Brookstone" with the return policy written on the back. The return policy was as stated above as well.
So what happened was a flat out denial by the store manager to accept the return. I had to argue with her for several minutes about getting a refund. She said since i purchased it from Amazon, although through the Brookstone store, she said I couldn't exchange it. I even told her about the email i received saying that I could. I ended up having to call customer service while I was in the store. I was told that yes, indeed, I could return the item to any store. HOWEVER, if i returned it to the store, i could only get a store gift card and that I could only get my money back if I mailed it to them.
So talk about "misstatements"....This was totally in contradiction to their return policy. Oh and by the way, while we were there, another customer was trying to return their foot bath. |
Gift well received
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| Review Date: January 12, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Mr. Dip, Middle of Nowhere (i.e. the best part of Nowhere) |
| I bought this as a X-Mas gift. The person had no real complains, other than some warnings on use of certain salts. Apparently, its size and weight are considerably larger than similar models in the market. |
works as advertised
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| Review Date: February 3, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Stela Pen, CO, USA |
Dimension of the product is big compared to the others brands, so it's kind of difficult to find place to store or carry when it's full of water.
Heat works very good! And jets are strong but it's only on the front part of the feet
My husband and I love this product. I just don't give 5 stars because of the dimension and weight of the product. |
Nice but bulky
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| Review Date: February 15, 2009 |
| Reviewer: GCH, |
| We purchased his foot bath a little over a year ago. I works great but it's bulky and a little loud. If you don't mind that it's a great product. |
A Great Product
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| Review Date: December 7, 2009 |
| Reviewer: M. Wood, Northern VA |
With all the options out there, purchasing a foot spa can be tricky. Some will lure you with fancy wording, cheap prices, and seemingly attractive features. I spent a lot of time doing research, and ulitmately chose this foot spa.
I bought this with my fiance in mind about a year ago. She wears heels almost every day, and with that comes sore feet. I wouldn't no personally, you ladies can back me up on that. Anyway, after trying this out, my fiance LOVED it and couldn't get enough! She said her feet felt rejuvenated, and after trying it myself, wow, this thing WORKS!
The heat is fantastic. No need to preheat water as the heater works fast. The jets are powerful and massaging. The remote is a great feature for the ultimate control in turning the heater on and off, as well as the jets. The spa holds a good amount of water without splashing it everywhere, and it holds my feet with just a little bit of room left, which are a men's size 11.
If you do your research you will see many many complaints about other products, and I feel if you are looking for something good, but realtively inexpensive, Brookstone has the foot spa for you.
Only down side, you cannot add anything like bath salts or any of those other skin products. However, I bought my fiance some awesome foot cream, and the combination has her pleased! Definitely recommended! |
Great product
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| Review Date: June 4, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Busybee, Omaha, NE |
My husband got this for me for my birthday. I have used it once and have really liked it. I am pregnant and frequently get sore feet. When I used it for the first time, my feet felt good after a long time. The water gets very warm and toasty which I love. It was a bit too much for my husband. But it easy to just turn the heat off. I love the little remote too. But you have to hold it close to the unit for it to work.
The only con is that you cannot use any bath oils etc in this and hence I give it 4 stars.
I would definitely recommend it !! |
Does what I need it to do!
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| Review Date: June 5, 2010 |
| Reviewer: C. Mcdaniel, |
I have neuropathy in my feet so they constantly feel cold. There are only two negative things I can say about this item. One is that it's heavy when FULL (because the water level is deep, a plus) so I have my son carry it to the sink to drain. The other is that it recommends you not use oils or salts in the water or the jets could get clogged. I do, however, use non-foaming salts and rinse well when I drain it. So far, no problem.
It warms nicely and then maintains a very warm temp for 30 minutes. If you want more, simply hit the heat button again. I've seen several people comment about the drain plug breaking off and I can see how that might happen if it's forced too tight. There is a rubber gasket so it doesn't take that much force to tighten it...easy does it.
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It's good, but I am a little disappointed
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| Review Date: August 4, 2010 |
| Reviewer: J. C. Iler III, Louisville, KY |
| The first time I used my foot bath I enjoyed the warm water and the flow from the jets. However, I was disappointed that I was unable to get any massage effect from the rollers under my feet. Possibly this is because of my foot size(13). All in all I like it. |
Soothing product
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| Review Date: August 29, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Tired Feet, |
| Easy to use and keep clean, I use this foot bath every other day to help with arthritic symptoms. The only drawback is not being able to use any products in the bath water. The recommendation is that most products clog the jets. However, I am glad I made the purchase, since it seems well designed. I have owned it for a month. |
Heated Foot Bath by Brookstone
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| Review Date: August 29, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Sandy Gale, WV, USA |
| I purchased this product for my husband who was suffering with foot pain. He feels the product is well worth the money and has given him relief in his foot discomfort. He would recommend this product to prospective purchasers. |
This is the real deal!
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| Review Date: January 13, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Mario Saccoccio, Enfield, CT. USA |
In a world full of posers, It's nice to find a product that does what you expect it to do. If you purchase a fire extingisher, you should pick it up, pull a pin, aim it at the base of the fire and let 'er rip. There is no place for, "Well, the other model actually does a better job at extinguishing the fire because it uses a real fire retardant!" When you want a foot bath, you want powerful, adjustable water jets, massaging pads, sturdy design and a real water heater that actually heats the water.
Sure, you can pay less for a unit that looks like a foot bath, but when you want to put out that fire, go for the real thing, not some toy! |
What, no soap?
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| Review Date: March 30, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Sam Ash, New Jersey |
| I received this product yesterday, and tried it out immediately. It has a much more powerful action than the Homedics spa it replaced, and the heater is very good at quickly returning the water to the desired temperature. The foot rollers are pretty useless, as stated by a previous reviewer. I was disappointed to learn that I cannot put in any salts or soaks--even though the Amazon site has them listed under the spa. Brookstone's customer service told me I can't even put any liquid soap in, or the jets may clog. This takes a lot away from the pleasure of the home pedicure, hence my rating of only 3 stars. |
Feels great, but the effort is taxing
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| Review Date: January 19, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Christina W., SF Bay, CA |
I know - my husband's lazy. But that's just when he gets home. He's on his feet all day, so I thought that he would love a foot spa for Christmas. I did my research, and found this spa to be the highest rated, more bang for the buck. I was a bit wary shelling out as much as I did for this spa, when I could've experimented with the $40 spa around the corner at Bed, Bath & Beyond, but this looked to be the master of foot spas before you get to detoxification.
A few things you should know before you buy this:
1. You cannot use any bath oil or salts. Don't be tempted by the upsale on your screen flaunting them in the herd instinct. Everyone who buys this foot bath with those tantalizing salts realizes when they actually look at the foot spa manual that you can't use them. You will risk ruining the product. If you don't like the luxury of add in products, then you're in the right place.
2. It takes FOREVER to heat. I mean it. My husband, though a sentient of patience at his job, just wants to relax when he gets home. A half an hour to heat seems a little much. In his view, it takes too long. If you want to do yourself or your loved one a favor, heat it up 30 min. before you plan to get it. Personally, I dump the salts in the bath and save myself some time.
3. The foot bath itself is ginormous. That can be a good thing if you have larger feet and want to save yourself from buying another product and having to send it back. However, it's bulky to store and hard to clean. My husband just left it in the hallway ;o(. For a petite lady like me, that meant I had to haul it up to the bathtub to dump it. And he hasn't used it since.
4. Don't be fooled by the lure of the "massagers". They're rollers at the bottom of the spa, that you have to move with your feet. Lame! The jets, however, were quite nice.
In summary, this product lacks the luxury of the advertised spa. It's bulky, takes a long time to heat, and it's not cheap either. While I'm known for my knack for getting a good deal, sometimes you just have to ask someone personally how they like it. For me, it's a small price to pay for the knowledge considering I'm just going to buckle down and buy that hot tub after all. |
good product with some issues
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| Review Date: June 29, 2007 |
| Reviewer: jizbsu, New York, NY United States |
this is my first foot tub. i don't know the performance of other type. but this one has strong enough flow. the strength has high and low two settings. the heat is only on/off. there are only two blow heads, one for each foot. massage nodes don't move by themselves. these are pretty much standard features among all kinds of foot tubs.
my problem is the remote control doesn't work. i have to stop by the store tomorrow. hope it is the remote controller's problem. second, it is the deepest i have saw in stores, which gives a deep massage and i love it. water line any deeper than this may not practical because of the weight of water could be considerable for some people. however, tall tub also means the legs are restrained somehow. The solution might be finding a higher chair. Even with these problems, I like it over all. The experience has no regret.
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Big enough for size 13 feet but too slow to heat
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| Review Date: October 27, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Warren Jones, Sebastopol, California |
I am constantly surprised at the differences in the reviews, not as to how many stars the product deserves, but on the objective facts. How, for example, can people differ on something like size, which can be measured. Well, without wasting more words on this, I can only say that I wear a size 13 shoe, and the foot spa was big enough for me. In other words, I didn't have to squeeze my feet in, and my feet didn't touch the sides, or the back or front, when I was using it. What else can I say?
Water heating capability is another thing people disagree about. Personally, I was disappointed, even though I gave the unit a head start by filling it with warm to hot water before using it. Even so, it took so long to get the water hot that I thought the heater wasn't working. Finally, though, after fifteen or twenty minutes, I began to notice a rise in temperature. My advice for using this product, then, is to either fill it with hot water or let it work for, say, twenty minutes before climbing in. The first alternative is obviously the better of the two.
I just got the unit today, so I haven't completely explored its usage, so I'll just say that it only got three stars from me because of my disappointment with its heating ability.Foot Baths - Heated foot bath |
Recommend with reservations
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| Review Date: May 29, 2010 |
| Reviewer: RR, Huntington Beach, CA United States |
Pros - durable,high quality and consistent heat.
Cons - heavy, bulky, adding of salts, oils, etc. is not recommended. |
Good until the stopper broke
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| Review Date: June 6, 2009 |
| Reviewer: mks, |
| I had this for two years and it worked great. The bubbles are pretty powerful, and the massage is nice. The rollers on the bottom are useless though. The only problem is that the stopper that keeps the water in the bath just broke off. I went to tighten the stopper, and the plastic piece just broke off. I cannot use it any more because of that little piece of plastic. It is unfortunate because the bath is still working. |
original excitement squashed
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| Review Date: January 19, 2009 |
| Reviewer: shopper-pro, Allentown, PA |
| initially excited about this product. Must say after 1st use, I haven't used it again. It's cumbersome to use because it's heavy to carry after filling it with water. I do like the fact that the water continues to be heated. One of the things I originally liked was the pumice stone. But it's in a position, where you have to take your foot out of the water to use and even then it's not that effective. So if your primary objective is to use it for exfoliating, it's not very good at that. |
Not as agressive as i wanted...
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| Review Date: December 7, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Derek Ellis, Bossier City, LA |
I purchased this unit about 3 months ago and have been somewhat dissapointed. I am on my feet alot at work and run alot outside of work, so you could say my feet are in need of some pampering! This machine has a very light touch, and i was looking for something with more umphh behind it.
The roller balls are pretty useless, and the water jets are lacking in action, however the heating element is excellent. I would prefer a unit with some massaging/vibration action. I will continue to look for something to replace this unit. |
hot water bath
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| Review Date: December 28, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Ash, Chicago, il |
Yes it makes the water very hot and yes it makes a little bubble. Still water only comes from the front only. The pump is strong. I am not quiet sure it worth $100 since I have not tried the cheaper one.
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FootSpa
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| Review Date: December 28, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Maestro, Rhode Island |
| I think that for the money the less expensive models will do the same as this does. I think the product is overpriced. It has a remote control with it which is useless if you have your feet in it you aren't going to be too far away to reach down and turn it on?? Oh well, Live and learn |
It's ok
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| Review Date: May 12, 2007 |
| Reviewer: S. Rubin, Virginia |
| It takes a long time to heat up, but my wife likes it. It's a pain to fill up then move around, not lite at all. I think someone could do much better in design. |
my review
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| Review Date: May 30, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Butch, cincinnati, ohio |
| It' is Nice unit. The jets and air are week. It takes a long time to heat up an the temperature doesn't get very hot. |
Adeguate for my needs
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| Review Date: July 12, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Austin Johns, Warner Robins, Georgia, US |
| This product does an adequate job of cleaning your feet and does provide some relief for tired aching feet ! |
tame massage
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| Review Date: July 8, 2008 |
| Reviewer: sdhumble, Chicago, IL |
| I pre-ordered this foot massage spa to relieve niggling pain in my feet. Though the product operated exactly as per the manual, it was rather tame. It didn't really help reduce the pain, rather it merely tried to soothe the feet. Your feet will feel good so long as they are in the spa, but the spa does nothing to reduce the pain. I didn't think its worth spending so much money to just put my feet in hot water (& that too without salts). I've returned the product. |
Stopped working after 3 uses
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| Review Date: December 14, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Ian Ivey, VA |
It must be very difficult to make a reliable foot spa. Noting the high failure rate described in reviews of other models, I bought this one for my wife. I concluded that the much higher price of this Brookstone model would be worth paying if the unit would last and perform better.
It did not. The first three times she used it, it worked well: it heated the water, the jets and remote operated correctly, and, although she didn't care for the bubbles, they functioned.
The next time she plugged it in, the unit failed to heat the water and would not change jet speeds.
We called the Brookstone service line; the agent told us to bring it to the nearest store for replacement. However, the sales managers at the Dulles Town Center store in Virginia curtly refused to cooperate, or even to contact customer service to work out an arrangement.
I'm willing to pay a premium for the promise of better functionality, higher reliability, and better service. Brookstone failed to deliver on this promise. |
Great - if it works
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| Review Date: January 21, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Djibuti Cootie, Houston, TX |
I bought this for my husband for his birthday and it lasted exactly 31 days. After that the power button quit working and the drain plug broke. I sent it back to Brookstone, as it was outside of the 30 day store return and they promptly lost it. and are now saying I'm out of luck even though I have an RMA number, a tracking number from the shipper and the original order number from Brookstone.
I won't ever buy anything from Brookstone again. |
NOT WORTH THE PRICE!!
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| Review Date: August 6, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Elizabeth R. Williams, L.A., CA |
| Considering the price, this unit was a real disappointment. Within a short time the ice blue plastic "topper" cracked and had to be tossed. The foot bath was not as deep as I was anticipating and as far as the heat and jets they were just so so. Hugely overpriced for the quality of product it is. Better than other foot spas on the market, but not $70-$80 better. If this were priced under$50, it would be worth it in my mind. |
Quit working after 6 uses
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| Review Date: July 19, 2008 |
| Reviewer: M. Everton, Dover, PA USA |
I use the foot spa infrequently, primarily for helping to recover from foot surgery.
I've had the unit for over a year, but have used it only about 6 times (and being careful not to add anything to the water per the directions).
This morning, I pulled it out, filled it with warm water, plugged it in and started it up in anticipation of helping a foot recover from another, recent operation. The unit worked for about 5 minutes and then the air pump quit functioning properly, making only a clicking sound and providing no air jet flow.
The only advice from Brookstone customer service is to take it to a repair shop.
I am extremely disappointed that such an expensive unit has failed and requires repair after just 6 uses. |
Don't Buy
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| Review Date: March 18, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Book Lover, |
| I received this foot bath, I used it for 15 minutes, turned it off, went back after 30 minutes to turn it on again and it would start. Terrible product. |
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