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17 March 2005
Osim iSqueez Foot Massager Review
Osim is a company founded in Singapore that specialises in "health" products. By "health" products, I meant products like massage chairs and 'weight loss belts'. Initially I thought that the company is Japanese because "OSIM" is "MISO" spelt backwards. Miso being my favourite Japanese soup. Anyway, the success of the company is incredible, transforming from an obscure company a few years ago, to a multi-million dollar corporation that expanded rapidly in Singapore, to Malaysia and in fact, the world.
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Those Singaporeans sure are damn serious about their health.
Osim iSqueez - Squeeze your legs (and maybe other body parts) for better health.
Osim iSqueez is yet another item in the list of many products that popularizes the use of small letter 'i' in the name, after Apple's iPod, Helwett-Packard's iPaq and George W Bush's iRaq. The iSqueez (yes, that's the correct spelling - no 'e' at the end) is a foot massage gizmo that, according to them, is "specially created to relief the negative effects of everyday stress on your feet and restore your overall sense of well-being".
Whatever.
At RM1,388 the Osim iSqueez does not come cheap.
Someone bought one of these baby as a gift to my father, which costs RM1,388 from the Osim outlet in Tun Jugah Shopping Mall. Unfortunately my father prefers a real foot reflexologist than some thousand dollar gadget. There are other types of foot massagers available, but I reckon most of them should be marketed under "Foot Tickler" label instead.
Osim iSqueez's package looks very inviting.
The back of the box brags about the foot massager even further. "The revitalizing massage relaxes and restores, giving you that extra bounce in your steps, just like walking on clouds!" Heh. Man! Walking on clouds? The last time I heard someone THAT boastful is when I told people I wear XL size condoms.
Well, I like the overall design of the packaging. Props to the designer to come up with such a nice colour scheme. Oh, did I mention that it has a similar colour scheme to kennysia.com? Heh, it is a good colour scheme I tell you, white and light blue.
Anyway, the box itself already look pretty very inviting to the wallet. Of course, a few pictures of some nice smooth pair of legs wouldn't hurt either. :)
Different ways of using the Osim iSqueez.
There's many different ways of using the foot massager. I would think that the most common way to use it is with you sitting down on a chair or sofa. Considering how heavy it is, I don't think its something you would want to use lying down. After all if you happen to doze while using it, you might very well kick that lug of a thing down to the floor and break it.
And here's the actual photo of the Osim iSqueez. You are forgiven if you mistaken it for a toaster.
There are handles on two sides of the unit. Too bad there's not much use of them considering the iSqueez is about as heavy as a PC, and you won't be carrying it around much. Unless you wanna show it off to people, Singaporean style.
The product is sturdy and well constructed. There's two slots where you insert your feet and that's where the action begins. These slots are covered with removable pieces of cloth, which you can (and should) wash regularly.
All the buttons you need are located at the top part of the unit, one each for power, vibration and kneading (squeezing). You can set the strength of vibration to high or low (auto will alternate between the two), and the strength of kneading action (1 for strongest).
So let's see how the Osim iSqueez fare in action.
With the power off, I put my feet down into the slots (Pardon the hairy legs). The base and sides of the slots are uneven, but comfortable. The best way to describe the sensation is if you imagine yourself barefoot standing on a riverbank full of rounded rocks and pebbles.
Then, I set to vibration level to high. :)
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Sorry, that was a bit of an exaggeration. How did it go? I felt like I'm wearing a vibrating condom of each of my feet. Nothing to shout about. I get exactly the same effect by rapidly shaking my legs whilst sitting down.
So I enabled the kneading action and set it to the second most powerful setting available.
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Excuse me while I return from heaven.
I doubted it initially, but I have to say... OH MY GOD, IT FELT SO FOOKING GOOD IT WAS ORGASMIC!!!
No, I did not wet my chair.
The first thing that happened as soon as I activated the kneading option, was the walls of the slots pressing in towards my lower legs. It felt very tight. At this point I felt as if I was wearing Nicole's boots, comfy but darn tight.
Then the action began. Balls of silicone rolled onto my feet, my ankles and my calves. All of them focussing on the right pressure points. Within seconds, I was already lying back on the chair with my eyes closed, snoozing. Without looking, it really felt like two giant hands squeezing my feet, ankles and calves simultaneously. At this point, I started to wonder if I'm still straight, gay or machine-lover. It felt so painful, so sore, yet so pleasurable. (What the foot am I talking about here?)
There's only one issue when something so magical works on you - you keep screaming "more! More! MORE!". Although the iSqueez was touching me at all the right spots on my lower-legs, I was hoping it could do something about my toes and the base and roof of my feet. Those are the areas that need massages as well, and they seem left out from all the action.
After 5 minutes of massaging on the same spot, I started to feel rather sore and uncomfortable. I turned the power off, tried to get up and walk, but I floated instead because my feet felt so light. Seems like Osim wasn't lying when they said you would feel like you're walking on clouds.
Stupid iSqueez. Damn you for being so fucking comfortable!
Anyway, is this thing worth RM1,388? I don't know. I think its quite expensive for something that's good for one thing. It feels good initially, yes, but you do get sore after a while so its not particularly relaxing or addictive.
Then again, that's just my personal opinion. Honestly, its not something I would want to buy for myself because I know its probably just gonna sit there and gather dust after a while. I won't be surprised if Osim follows Apple's foodsteps and perhaps come up with Osim iSqueez photo (lets you take pictures of yourself in heaven) or Osim iSqueez mini (portable lightweight version of the iSqueeze). Then again, I wouldn't hold my breath. :)
That said, I so totally love the idea of a foot massager that squeezes your legs. I'm not kidding when I said that it feels really good and it really relaxes you. Shoppers who frequent enormous shopping malls like those in KL and Perth would really appreciate this nifty gadget. If you have some spare RM1,388 lying around, then get it.
Now.... if only Osim can come up with something similar for my manhood......
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67 Comments:
You wore Nicole's boots??
Posted by: eavie at 16 March 2005 11:35 PM | Link to comment
That would be awesome for someone who works 10 hours shifts standing all day. Like someone who works in Toyota putting screws together.
Too bad anyone with that kind of job can't afford to pay @!!#$% RM1,388 for it.
Posted by: Hsin at 17 March 2005 1:00 AM | Link to comment
highly erotic pictures!
I like the iRaq part.
Posted by: killarkai at 17 March 2005 9:02 AM | Link to comment
on cloud, you look like jim carey! ahaha.. well if something is orgasmic.. then it's worth the money.. for normal foot massage then 1k is too much.. having the legs squeezed by pretty girls is a better option .
Posted by: MunKit at 17 March 2005 4:51 PM | Link to comment
you wore your gf's boots? uh.....
Posted by: lyh at 25 June 2005 10:40 PM | Link to comment
Where can I get one of these from UK?
Posted by: IndianGuy at 27 July 2005 4:51 AM | Link to comment
I had the same experience, now I don't know what to do with the thing, now it's not that great, the bottom balls are to hard, it does't feel as good anymore. Maybe I should return it to the store.
Posted by: Patrick at 26 September 2005 10:43 PM | Link to comment
You're a hilariously entertaining blogger. iRaq was funny. Surprised it wasn't a device for your fav porn star. Oh, almost forgot. Your review was actually helpful. But still can't decide whether I should get the iSqueeze. Maybe I should get the iPamper too? Arrrgh.
Well, keep up the good work. Nicole, and even your daddy might be proud one day.
Posted by: iDecide? at 06 November 2005 1:10 AM | Link to comment
Where can I buy one?
Posted by: Harold Devers at 15 November 2005 9:48 AM | Link to comment
hi, i am najeeb from pakistan, i want to purchase your osim isqueez product for mesage. now tell me its price and how much you will charger to send it to in Pakistan.
i am waiting for your reply
thanks.
najeeb ur rehman
from pakistan
Posted by: najeeb at 22 November 2005 6:44 AM | Link to comment
Where can i buy one in Indonesia
Thank you
Posted by: Eileen Hauswirth at 27 November 2005 8:17 AM | Link to comment
Not sure about UK or Pakistan, but Brookstone is the only seller of these in U.S., via online or in there mall stores. They are $399 u.s. dollars
Posted by: 87path at 06 December 2005 1:46 AM | Link to comment
You are hilarious. I had almost the same experience you did while trying out the iSqueez. However, I never got tired of it and was holding up the line of people who wanted to try it....Not really...I would not do that - but I thought about it.
Again, You are hilarious. Your comments and my own experience compels me to buy it.
Posted by: Tammy at 09 December 2005 6:27 AM | Link to comment
How interesting. I was thinking to get one for my 93-year-old grandpa. Now I have made up my mind. =)
Posted by: Crystal at 15 December 2005 11:32 AM | Link to comment
Great article, I was cracking up! I'm looking to pick this up for my wife. While looking on ebay I noticed someone ripping off all of your images. I don't want to advertise the link here, but go on ebay and search for "OSIM Foot massager", there's only like 6 results and one of your pics is being used as a thumbnail, the rest in the item page.
Anyways, great stuff, thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Nordin at 20 December 2005 7:18 AM | Link to comment
I went to Osim Sunway Pyramid to curi tulang. Eventually my friend stuck a finger at me and told the salesperson "He wanna buy". So I had to play along and as a cock-talking motormouth king I am, the whole thing got off nicely... so did my sore back lol
Posted by: Acey at 20 December 2005 11:48 PM | Link to comment
Hello,
OSIM iSqueez (OS-8000)
My name is Sonia, I'm interested in the cost associated with the above mentioned product.
Please send the cost in US dollars
Thanks
Posted by: Sonia at 23 January 2006 12:02 PM | Link to comment
i am very interested in the foot massager , i tried the machine and liked it ,could you send me the price in uk pounds please ,thankyou!!!!
Posted by: peter macdonald at 10 February 2006 6:44 AM | Link to comment
Very interesting and entertaining review. This unit looks just the kind that my wife would like - she loves to have her tired feet massaged. Getting her this gizmo could, conceivably, allow me to watch more tv..!!
Posted by: Aminjet at 26 March 2006 8:41 AM | Link to comment
im interetsed thise foot massager pls send me a booklet and how i purchase its
9324050500
Posted by: Ehsan Ahmad Ansari at 08 June 2006 2:55 AM | Link to comment
hello I am ramneet from delhi india, I want to buy isqueez. from where I can get that in delhi
thank u
Posted by: ramneet at 27 June 2006 2:09 PM | Link to comment
Hi, i am interested in buying osim isqueeze foot massager. I live in norway. pls tell me the price.
Posted by: khushi chawla at 11 August 2006 7:06 PM | Link to comment
Their service sucks in India. No doorstep service however at the time of shelling they promise it.
Posted by: I'm A Chicken With No Name. BWAK BWAK BWAK! at 15 August 2006 1:40 PM | Link to comment
I recently bought one, Go live your dream
osim's website in India "www.osimindia.com"
Posted by: I'm A Chicken With No Name. BWAK BWAK BWAK! at 27 August 2006 1:39 PM | Link to comment
I recently bought one, Go live your dream
osim's website in India "www.osimindia.com"
Posted by: ozymon at 27 August 2006 1:41 PM | Link to comment
Good news! Brookstone is no longer the sole seller of these in U.S. I noticed three or four sellers on ebays selling the exact same thing, although not labeled I Squeez, but it is the same item, for $175 - $220 US dollars shipped. One seller on Amazon has it for $299. Much better then $425 that Brookstone is wanting. Prices on used/reconditioned I-Squeezes are really dropping too. Glad I waited!
Posted by: 87path at 06 September 2006 1:39 AM | Link to comment
I want to buy this foot massager in bulk for my train drivers. I am sure this will be extremely useful to take care of their stress.
Kindly let me know the price and the source URGENTLY please.
-PK Srivastava,Divisional Railway Manager,
SEC Railway, NAGPUR.
Posted by: pk srivastava at 23 September 2006 10:28 AM | Link to comment
This might help, but is through Amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/c001557-Calf-and-Foot-Massager/dp/B000HS082U/sr=8-34/qid=1159917639/ref=sr_1_34/102-1000116-0527347?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods. Several on ebay as well, just type in Foot Ankle Massager as the search.
Posted by: I'm A Chicken With No Name. BWAK BWAK BWAK! at 04 October 2006 7:24 AM | Link to comment
I would like to find out if you have a local agent in South Africa so that a can purchase Isqueez os8000 from them.
Thanks
Posted by: Paul at 09 October 2006 4:51 PM | Link to comment
Do you know if i can buy one in the UK, Brookstone and Amazon will not ship to the UK, any help would be appreciated
regards
Bill
Posted by: bill at 25 October 2006 6:27 PM | Link to comment
UK distributer
www.osim.com
FK Marketing Ltd
The Weston Centre Weston Road
Crewe CW1 6FL Tel : 0870 7709383
Fax : 01270 25 33 99
Email : info@osim-uk.co.uk
I have just placed an order i will let you know how i got on.
Posted by: bill at 25 October 2006 7:11 PM | Link to comment
Where can I Buy Osim iSqueez in Switzerland?
Kind regards
H.-U. Müller
Posted by: Müller Hans-Ulrich at 02 December 2006 7:30 PM | Link to comment
from where to get isqueeze in MP(India)
Posted by: kcbindore at 06 December 2006 10:59 PM | Link to comment
Where can I buy OSIM Isqueez in Italy?
Posted by: I'm A Chicken With No Name. BWAK BWAK BWAK! at 13 December 2006 7:24 AM | Link to comment
i will pass by dubai air port soon and i want to buy i squeez what should i do to have one? i will pay cash i like to know the price asap by mail please and i like to know how i can have it?. iam doing transit only in dubai.
Posted by: bassam ayoubi at 30 December 2006 4:46 AM | Link to comment
I've just bought an OSIM massage chair from Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai. Very ipressive products, shop's decoration.
Tel. ++ 971 4 366 9855 (Shop)
Posted by: Zaid Al-Hilali at 03 January 2007 4:29 PM | Link to comment
I bought the Osim From Malaysia and want to know the service centre in Calcutta(India)
Posted by: Sanjay Poddar at 03 January 2007 5:31 PM | Link to comment
This machine is good for those who have plancheritis. Is that the correct spelling? Issues with your tendons on the bottom of your foot, heel and up your calf. It's recomended to get a deep tissue massage to loosen the tendons and use ice packs at the end of the day. This machine is a god send for this issue. Brookstone has it for $399.00. It's steep but what is it worth to keep your feet healthy when you stand on them allllll day.?
Posted by: Andrew at 11 January 2007 12:12 AM | Link to comment
Finally got the simlar Legs Beautician from ebay for Xmas. It is the exact same thing (all are made by same factory in China), just not sold at Brookstone or labeled I-Squeez. It also is $200 less than I-Squeez in U.S. I love it, but be sure to try these out before buying. It's not for everyone. Some have complained it hurts their feet when using mine. I found if you move foot around, you can usually find a comfortable spot. Probably best place to try these out is the isqueez at your local Brookstone store. Then buy cheaper generic ones on ebay or at Amazon. Under any name, these are best foot massagers out there. The right mix of pressure and vibration. I use mine daily now.
Posted by: 87path at 16 January 2007 5:11 AM | Link to comment
Hi there..
wanna buy this and want to use it for my event purpose. Can i get it made specially from you so that it gets operated only with the help of coins?
Posted by: Niv at 02 February 2007 11:54 PM | Link to comment
To, kcbindore,
You can buy OSIM (iSqueez) products from,
OSIM Italia SRL.,
Centro Commerciale DIMA Shopping,
Via Della Bufalotta 548,00137 ROMA, Italia.
Tel: + 39 06 8713 4463
For any enquries, pls write to info@osim.it
Posted by: Casagrande at 04 February 2007 10:57 PM | Link to comment
I did not write these comments and i don't know where they came from..pls remove me from your comments
Posted by: Eileen H at 09 February 2007 7:21 PM | Link to comment
I love my isqeeze! My husband just gave me one for Valentine's Day because I have been wanting one. You need to try different ways to put your feet and calves into it to find the most comfortable way for you. It's wonderful! He bought it at Brookstone.
Posted by: Rene at 15 February 2007 5:46 AM | Link to comment
Isn't this the product that squeezed someone's foot in China until Blue black, and now she's sueing Osim?
Posted by: dave at 15 February 2007 1:12 PM | Link to comment
Hi,
Pls let me know where I can get isqueez in Andhra Pradesh, India send me contact email/phone/address and also service centers available in India.
Is isqueez suitable for persons aged above 65 years having joint pains.
Najeeb
Posted by: Najeeb Hussain at 26 February 2007 1:36 PM | Link to comment
Interesting product, need to buy one OSIM massage chair. Anyone knows the dealer in Indonesia?
Cantik
Posted by: cristy at 28 February 2007 4:42 PM | Link to comment
Where can I buy OSIM Isqueez in thailand
Posted by: wachira at 25 March 2007 8:31 PM | Link to comment
I tried one and it pressed in on my ankles to
the point of being very painful; yet I let it run
for the full 15 minutes. It also hurt the bones
in the sides of my feet. I couldn't get my feet
adjusted so they wouldn't hurt. Besides all of
that, it was very nice on my calves and I felt it did push the
blood back up into my legs. When I stepped out of it,
I was floating ... until the blood got back in my
feet.
Posted by: JP at 02 April 2007 11:56 AM | Link to comment
HI I would like to know about price and shops wher I can buy this staff In Poland
Posted by: I'm A Chicken With No Name. BWAK BWAK BWAK! at 05 April 2007 8:38 PM | Link to comment
HI I would like to know about price and shops where I can buy this staff In Dubai Shopping mall
Let me know very sooon I want this...
Posted by: Renuka at 17 July 2007 9:08 PM | Link to comment
I saw this at the St. Louis and the Dallas airports. I cant describe how great it felt. It was $400.
Posted by: Sheila at 24 July 2007 11:04 PM | Link to comment
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Posted by: I'm A Chicken With No Name. BWAK BWAK BWAK! at 30 July 2007 2:16 PM | Link to comment
I got mine directly from osim's online shop at http://www.osim.com :)
apparently they deliver all over the world, so you can buy direct.
The iSqueez was fantastic!!! no regrets buying it :)
Posted by: turquoisebleu at 02 August 2007 1:15 PM | Link to comment
hallo,
where can I buy the isqueez in germany?
Posted by: christine at 24 October 2007 10:49 PM | Link to comment
Recently I bought same item from brookstone store at Couponalbum.com & saved $20 by using Coupon Code AF4NOV....!!!
Posted by: Talisha at 22 November 2007 12:50 PM | Link to comment
So painful yet so pleasurable sounds like what I would say after having a 7 inch.. =P
Posted by: The Horny Bitch at 27 November 2007 9:22 AM | Link to comment
saya ada osim i-squeeze untuk dijual (second hand). dibeli pada julai 2006. harga RM850. boleh dirunding. barang ada di klang selangor. contact me : 0132676897 suhaimi(serious buyer only)
Posted by: suhaimi at 29 November 2007 12:06 PM | Link to comment
Hi everyone,
I plan to sell off my Isqueez (RM 500)and Osim Air Purifier (RM 950)good price...... (bought October 2007). Its very good condition for Air Purifier but for Isqueez there are some scathes on the side only ;-). As its still under warranty. For those who want who live in overseas i can courier for thru FED EX or DHL. Pls contact me at anniejpn@hotmail.com
Posted by: niki at 06 December 2007 8:31 PM | Link to comment
Pls remove me from your search engine as I see you have my name(Eileen Hauswirth) on it.
Regards,
Posted by: Eileen H at 18 December 2007 6:41 AM | Link to comment
I used OSIM iSqueez and found no such product is better than OSIM Brand. I need OSIM to develop a head massager also, which can give such a soothing effect to my head. I love OSIM Products.
Thanks
Ajay Suri
Posted by: Ajay Suri at 01 March 2008 12:39 PM | Link to comment
The product is very nice to use. Very relaxing after long day of walking.
Posted by: David Chew at 01 March 2008 9:57 PM | Link to comment
Hi Girls & Guys, anyone got iPamper? is it good? would you recomend to buy?
Posted by: olesya at 09 May 2008 12:44 PM | Link to comment
Hi, i am Sunita from Mumbai, India, i want to purchase your osim isqueez product for massage. Could you also let me know the price in India rupees. I am waiting for your reply.
Thanks.
Posted by: Sunita Amin at 27 May 2008 8:31 PM | Link to comment
Hi i am Abhay an osim employee
pls contact on..... +919923046474
to buy osim products in India.
Posted by: I'm A Chicken With No Name. BWAK BWAK BWAK! at 30 May 2008 5:55 PM | Link to comment
where can i buy the isqueez in thailand?
Posted by: george at 23 June 2008 11:54 PM | Link to comment
That is really funny kenny and by the way I have one too and is nice.
Posted by: David Chew at 24 June 2008 1:15 PM | Link to comment
hey..im going to buy one of these but i cant seem to find a good chair to use it for..and im going to be buy those ineed back massagers for it too..anyone have some suggestions to where i can find a good chair for this kinda thing?
Posted by: Patrick at 23 July 2008 12:56 PM | Link to comment
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