Does the foam trap heat and make your feet hot after a while?
164790
It does not make my feet hot. I've used it barefooted, with socks only, and with shoes. I agree with the reviewer who said the heat is no different than carpet.
164791
No I don't think so, I use it both with my shoes on and with my shoes off. With my shoes off they just rest on top and so are cool enough in just the socks resting on the foam. No different than carpet really.
749627
Sorry- I played with one in Brookstone at the mall- don't have the funds to get one, but I will. I did not try the heat function- I was too busy drooling while it massaged my whole foot.
2011539
No. It doesn't seem to retain heat like memory foam, but haven't gone thru a Seattle Summer (whatever that is) yet.
1115345
I use it for my foot that has had 7 surgeries on it. The physical therapy office I go to uses it. It gets nice and hot, and warms to my bones. I would recommend this to anyone who can afford to spend a little extra.
532491
No, feet never have felt hot, I only wear them to work in the garden and other outside work, wore them to Walmart once because I left in a hurry and had compliments, feet weren't hot.
2147510
No to both. If the wires got hot enough to ignite your foam then it would burn your skin. The heat is very gentle, even set on high, won't damage anything.
2017083
It might depend on you. I have found the memory foam keeps me too warm at times, and I think I might have an issue having the heated pan on very long.. I also have been unable to control the heat so must leave it on the lowest setting, and it is almost too hot...
450436
No they let water in and your body heat warms it up not good for keeping your feet dry
2206522
I have used it on my foot for nerve pain, and it seemed to help. The pad is rigid and has no strap to keep it in position, so I place it face up on a surface and put my foot on it. Try it on less than full power as it can get hot after about 15 minutes.
1556701
For myself no, it is not heat trapping. But I have a super thick mattress pad over it. It also depends on your climate.
2257040
yep!! I use it on my slippers, and its over 100 degrees here in arizona!! and i got some sweaty feet.
894466
no, it a wrap so it uses your body heat to produce sweat, almost like wrapping your self in saran wrap if that helps
332634
It will warm up where your body makes contact, after awhile. My wives just moves to a different area on it.
80182
According to the material that came with the foot spa, you should use warm water and the machine maintains the heat, but is not meant to heat it to a certain temperature.
421780
The instructions say not to- I'm sure there's a flammability concern.As long as it is not thick, you should still be able to feel the heat/warmth.I don't have a foam top, but I am considering using an extra pad this year since I feel some of the coil bumps now that it is 4 years old. I turn my heater off as I fall asleep since I get TOO hot! :)
851564
Yes. There has to be a little movement in the water to distribute the warmer water. I have water plus some white vineger in my footbath which I change every 3 sessions. So i turn on the footbath, without bubbles, turn on the heat button, and in 10-15 minutes the water is hot-and if you leave the heater on, it gets really hot! I have a little place set up in my bathroom with a chair, towels, foot creams, clippers, reading glasses! I turn bath on, tidy up my house for the nite, and by that time it is nice and hot. Then I bring my book and a drink, and sit for an hour in the bath. If it cools too much, I turn heater back on for a bit. I had 2 other footbaths that did NOT heat up the water or keep it hot as was advertised. This does it all. Love it!
404680
Our amount of usage is limited. We have found it does not radiate heat much beyond the edges of the unit. When you sit back and put your feet up, you will definitely feel the heat on your feet. Yes, you will most likely have to get close to feel the warmth.