I bought this electric. Foot warmer for a price in the Amazon offerings, Although the recession already had something better can be. But the main criticism was the UK plug and those I have in abundance lying around at home. I have no comparison to similar products, but my main gripe is the lack of Heat in the foot muff. It is a bit warm, but not really noticeable. Whether there a Directive for the temperature, similar to the volume in MP3 players are in Germany, white not me. Vielleich the DAU must be protected. The massage function is well felt in Depending on the capacity. Whether it will have a benefit for my battered feet, will show. The cable to the operation is a bit short for me, the look and the quality of the foot warmer is OK. Addendum on 14/11/2014 Today I returned to Amazon the device. I could subjectively feel just a little warmth, (Was probably only the sensible heat of the feet) a friend felt no heat. Whether the device was broken or not, does not matter, it's back and I reduce of 4 to 3 stars.