Whether you live with a condition such as plantar fasciitis or simply have tired, achy feet from standing all day, most of us have experienced foot pain at one point or another. Often compact and affordable, the best foot massagers help ease your pain and can be used from home, work, or while on the go.

If you’ve ever had a foot massage, you’re likely familiar with the physical relief it provides—but a good massage can do so much more than alleviate pain. A 2022 study found that foot massages can help improve blood circulation, which is especially helpful for those living with diabetes or circulation issues. Additional research shows that massage can improve your mood, and reflexology, a type of massage therapy that focuses on pressure points (often on the feet), helps reduce stress while lessening the effects of injury and illness.

That is why we decided to buy and test the most popular brands. Our research revealed that the market is overflowing with thousands of scam products, while only a handful actually delivered results.

To our surprise, our test winner was actually created by a smaller start up company that managed to beat the competition in effectiveness, ease of use and pain relief.

Read on for the top five EMS foot massage pads and all the details about our number one pick.