AS SEEN ON TV: THE PED EGG
Never leave home for a pedicure again? We'll see...
Continuing with our As Seen On TV column, where we take the products of infomercial infamy on a test drive so that you don’t have to, we now bring you the Ped Egg!
Has the winter been rough on your feet? Are your toes just not sandal-weather ready? Well, according to the Ped Egg commercials, this little $10 device is just what you need. It's a handheld, egg-shaped thing that resembles a mini-cheese grater and supposedly when you rub it on your dry, callused tootsies, it not only gets rid of all that, but keeps all the shavings inside until you're done, leaving no mess behind.
We gave the Ped Egg a shot and rated it on three criteria:
Cleanliness: They don’t mention in the instructions that you should only use the Ped Egg holding it face up, underneath your foot. If you don’t, you will see some light dust falling away onto your floor. It did collect a significant amount, but you need to bust out some intermediate-level yoga moves in order to get all of it.
Look: After about two minutes using the Ped Egg, my feet did look a bit smoother! But honestly, it was nothing more miraculous than the results I’ve seen using some pumice in the shower every once in a while.
Feel: The instructions recommend you only use the Ped Egg on “clean, dry and moisture-free skin,” and while the models may be smiling in their commercials, this really does make it feel like you’re scraping your feet with sandpaper. Not very comfortable. Not to mention, the "polishing pads" that come with it basically are sandpaper.
Conclusion: It does do the job. And for the average person, who just wants a quick touch-up now and again, it could be a good, cheap little addition to your beauty routine. For someone who wants some serious, long-term results - like me – it’s going to take more than this test run with the Ped Egg to convince me to change my routine.
Plus, soaking your toes in warm water for a few minutes after a long day will always feel better than rubbing a tiny cheese grater and some sandpaper on them.
KELLY BRUCE
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Has the winter been rough on your feet? Are your toes just not sandal-weather ready? Well, according to the Ped Egg commercials, this little $10 device is just what you need. It's a handheld, egg-shaped thing that resembles a mini-cheese grater and supposedly when you rub it on your dry, callused tootsies, it not only gets rid of all that, but keeps all the shavings inside until you're done, leaving no mess behind.
We gave the Ped Egg a shot and rated it on three criteria:
Cleanliness: They don’t mention in the instructions that you should only use the Ped Egg holding it face up, underneath your foot. If you don’t, you will see some light dust falling away onto your floor. It did collect a significant amount, but you need to bust out some intermediate-level yoga moves in order to get all of it.
Look: After about two minutes using the Ped Egg, my feet did look a bit smoother! But honestly, it was nothing more miraculous than the results I’ve seen using some pumice in the shower every once in a while.
Feel: The instructions recommend you only use the Ped Egg on “clean, dry and moisture-free skin,” and while the models may be smiling in their commercials, this really does make it feel like you’re scraping your feet with sandpaper. Not very comfortable. Not to mention, the "polishing pads" that come with it basically are sandpaper.
Conclusion: It does do the job. And for the average person, who just wants a quick touch-up now and again, it could be a good, cheap little addition to your beauty routine. For someone who wants some serious, long-term results - like me – it’s going to take more than this test run with the Ped Egg to convince me to change my routine.
Plus, soaking your toes in warm water for a few minutes after a long day will always feel better than rubbing a tiny cheese grater and some sandpaper on them.
KELLY BRUCE
MORE AS SEEN ON TV:
Was Jessica Simpson right about ProActive?
Can Nick Arrojo's products really show your hair what not to wear?
This story was published on April 3, 2009.
CONTENT RATING:
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julian ortis
04/03/2009
the pedegg makes the skin on your feet realy hard
a pumice stone is soooo much better
daniela
04/03/2009
the pedegg is kinda nasty because well its hard to explain it just simply is=}
amanda
04/03/2009
yeah, kindof gross. Ive used it before and the top always falls off, leaving nasty dead skin goin' everywhere. I wouldnt reccommend it. It didnt even do any good on my feet.
Taylor Hamby
04/04/2009
For your next TV instalment, test the Kinoki foot pads!
karla
04/04/2009
disgusting. that's all i have to say.
cassie
04/04/2009
Well, i've not used the ped egg but i have a metal foot file i got at the dollar general store for $1.50. Works the same way but i refuse to use it on dry feet. It feels terrible plus makes my feet hurt later.
Mel
04/09/2009
I felt like this was pretty informative even though I would never try this. However, I do think that if your going to start this kind of segment, you should try different products like lip plumpers,eyelash growing products, and anti-aging regimens like Cindy Crawford's meaningful beauty. I think that readers would be more interested in that. Keep up the good work,Nylon!
JENNuine
04/09/2009
I personally like the ped-egg, I don't love it, but it's nice for days I'm going to not be wearing my work shoes and actually wear toe-bearers. Anyone who thinks these articles are pointless don't get it. Have you not been suckered in late at night, wondering, "How good does this work?" My friends and I are constantly seeing stuff on tv we want to try. BTW, the smooth away hair removal system SUCKS.
Grace
04/09/2009
I remember seeing an article in NYLON when infomercial(?) products, including the Hula Chair and the Ped Egg, were being tested and the idea of the Ped Egg was disgusting. Today, I was in Superdrug (I live in London) stocking up on Barry M nail polish when I noticed they had the Ped Egg for sale. I said to my friend "Hey, that's the Ped Egg, you know, from NYLON" and she laughed and told me that her mum bought one at the weekend and, apparently, it's horrible. I can't believe it's managed to be sold in a shop and not just via the television. Yuck, yuck, yuck.
gracie
04/18/2009
I do not use a pummice stone, but I do love my ped egg!
I mean it is a little gross, but it really works well for me!
Thankfully, you can buy them at target. and if you don't like it you can return it! :)
lala
04/20/2009
When I saw the infomercial for the ped egg on tv, I was so grossed out by the little shavings left behind that I can hardly look at the thing without gagging!
sam
05/01/2010
I can't believe I found one at the dollar store. Brand name, same one as my mom has exactly. It's not that bad. I really like mine. :D
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