Futzuki is a new As Seen On TV device that promises to target over 2800 reflexology points in your feet to help relieve pain. Does it actually work as advertised? Read our Futzuki review to find out.
What is Futzuki?
Futzuki is a unique type of foot pad that promises to target and relieve your foot pain. The secret power behind Futzuki comes from reflexology. The pads contain dozens of soft rounded points, each of which features dozens of contact points. Together, these points target 2800 reflexology points within your feet.
By using Futzuki regularly, you can relieve plantar fasciitis, heel pain, arch pain, tingling, and other problems associated with bad feet.
The Futzuki claims to send pain relieving signals to your entire body: so you’ll experience pain relief in more than just your feet – at least, according to the manufacturer.
How Does Futzuki Work?
Futzuki claims to work relying on reflexology techniques. The soft rounded pads stimulate reflexology points on your feet, which sends pain-relieving signals all throughout your body.
Reflexology, for those who don’t know, involves working with the pressure points on the bottom of your feet to help reduce pain and assist circulation throughout the body. It’s an alternative medicine popularized in ancient China and Egypt.
Despite the popularity of reflexology, there’s limited evidence that it works as advertised. Wikipedia cites several reports when it says,
“Reviews from 2009 and 2011 have not found evidence sufficient to support the use of reflexology for any medical condition.”
Both of the cited sources are a review of dozens of different studies. So across these dozens of studies, there’s no evidence that reflexology provides any health benefits.
In 2015, the Australian Government’s Department of Health conducted research to determine if there was any scientific evidence supporting dozens of alternative treatments in an effort to decide if health insurance should cover these treatments. Reflexology was one treatment for which “no clear evidence of effectiveness” was ever found.
Nevertheless, that hasn’t stopped reflexology from being exceptionally popular. Some people believe in the power of reflexology despite the lack of scientific evidence – and that’s perfectly fine. Just be aware that when you’re using Futzuki, there are no proven health benefits according to all scientific evidence we see online and in modern research journals.
Futzuki Pricing
Like many As Seen On TV products, Futzuki comes with a confusing pricing policy that gives you various “free” items along with big shipping charges. Futzuki is only available to order online through the official Futzuki.com website, where it’s priced at the following rates:
- 2 Mats + 1 Heel Therapy Cream: $26.95 ($19.99 + $6.95 Shipping)
- 4 Mats + 2 Heel Therapy Creams: $53.88 ($39.98 + $19.90 Shipping)
The Futzuki ordering form can be confusing. When you type in the quantity you’d like to order, you’re asked to enter the number of “double offers” you would like. Each double offer consists of 2 Futzuki foot mats and 1 heel therapy cream. There’s no option to buy just one mat.
All purchases come with a 90 day money back guarantee, although you’ll never get a refund on your shipping costs. You’re also responsible for paying all return shipping costs.
Who Makes Futzuki?
Futzuki is made by a company named Plymouth Direct. That company describes itself as “The As Seen On TV Company”. They’re a Philadelphia-area company that has been around for about 10 years.
You may not have heard of Plymouth Direct, but you’ve probably heard of some of their products. They’re best-known for Mighty Putty, for example. Other products they’ve released over the years include Spray Perfect, Smart Mop, Tag away, Stream Clean, and Urine Gone.
The company was founded in 1997. You can get in touch with their customer service department by phone at 1-800-340-3418 or by email at [email protected].
Should You Use Futzuki to Cure your Foot Pain?
Futzuki calls itself a “doctor approved” device to treat foot pain. They never list the names of any doctors who support this treatment, and their only “proof” is the stock photo of one doctor.
In reality, reflexology is a controversial treatment that has little scientific evidence backing its methods. Multiple comprehensive studies have been performed to determine the benefits of reflexology – and all of these studies have turned up empty-handed. That makes it hard to recommend paying $26 for a set of Futzuki foot pads. However, some people may enjoy some foot pain relief due to the placebo effect.
Unless you want to try every foot pain treatment in the world, and no foot pain treatment has worked for you so far, then Futzuki is one you should probably avoid.
