The 10 Best Leg Massage Chairs for 2024
When you think of a massage chair, chances are you’ve got sore neck muscles or back relief on the brain. But today’s quality massage chairs can cater to the whole body, from the base of your skull all the way to the soles of your feet.
Massage chairs with a leg massager often feature an extendable footrest component, which can ease tired calves and thighs; many also offer reflexology programs that rival (and can even surpass) the real thing. From improved circulation to better posture, leg massage chairs can be an invaluable key to head-to-toe health.
The Benefits of a Leg Massage Chair
Our legs and feet are hard workers: They get us where we need to go, and provide the strong base we need to stand, walk, bend and sit. It stands to reason we should treat them every once in a while! A leg massage chair gives special attention to the whole leg, from the glutes all the way down to your foot pads. The benefits of a leg massage contribute to your whole body health:
- Aligns posture: Since massage chairs are designed to take stress off the hardworking parts of the body (read: legs and back), this enables a distribution of tension and can help “straighten out” your hips, spine and shoulders.
- Alleviates back pain: Much like how it can correct posture, a leg massage chair can de-stress the glutes and back muscles by bringing relief to your base.
- Improves circulation: Kneading, tapping and rolling techniques applied to the body encourage blood to flow faster through those areas, which can result in a pleasant sense of warmth and relaxation.
- Relaxes and de-stresses: When relief starts at your base, it radiates upward. Relaxed and rejuvenated leg muscles can help carry you comfortably through the rest of your day, or ease you into a peaceful sleep.
- Stimulates the lymphatic system: This large network of tissues and organs helps the body process waste and rid itself of toxins. Lymph fluid can pool in the extremities, causing uncomfortable swelling; an invigorating massage can send that fluid back into the bloodstream to continue doing its job.
Leg massage is a favorite therapy of athletes, who need to keep their muscles limber and pain-free for peak performance. Leg massage can also help to ease the numbness and pain associated with neuropathy, a condition caused by diabetes or injury. And people in occupations that require lots of standing and walking are great candidates for leg massage: think nurses, chefs, or machinists.
How We Picked the Best Leg Massage Chairs
To select the best massage chairs for the legs, our team identified and tested a variety of models that targeted the legs and lower back, while also accounting for different settings and features. We decided on these recommendations by comparing four important factors: Price, brand reputation, functionality and extra features. We also considered the overall quality of each massage chair’s materials, build, comfort and style.
Read more about our in-depth massage chair selection process.
Our Massage Chair Store team has been in the business of manufacturing, repairing, selling and testing massage chairs for almost 15 years. They’ve spent hundreds of hours sitting in and using different massage chairs to test their functionality, features and overall comfort.
Leg Massage Chair Key Features
Massage chairs with a leg massage function come with a range of features, from heated calf rollers to tailored reflexology programs. Here are some of the key features to consider when shopping for your ideal leg massage chair:
- Automatic Footrest Extension: A footrest that extends mechanically to best accommodate a user’s leg length.
- Body Scanning: Sensors inside the chair will detect your body’s unique pressure points, and adjust the rollers accordingly to best address your massage needs.
- Calf Rollers: Rollers on either side of each leg rest imitate a masseuse’s hands, kneading and compressing the muscles for maximum tension relief.
- Foot Pads: Soft removable footrest pads allow you to enjoy your massage chair as a recliner in between massage sessions.
- Foot Rollers: Two-way rollers under the footrest target pressure points on the soles of the feet.
- Heat Therapy: Heating elements along the leg- and footrests that soothe aching muscles and stimulate blood flow for a more relaxing massage.
- Knee Massager: Calf massage rollers extend up to address the often-neglected muscles behind and around the knee.
- Reflexology: A series of rollers inside the footrest mimic the thumb-and-forefinger technique practiced by trained foot massage specialists.
- Sole Massage: Air cells hold the foot in place as rollers mimic shiatsu techniques, addressing the plantar arch, heel pad and ball of the foot.
The 10 Best Leg Massage Chairs for 2024
- Kyota M898 Yutaka
- Infinity Evo Max
- Kyota M980 Nokori Syner-D
- Human Touch Super Novo
- Kyota M888 Kokoro
- Kyota Yosei M868 4D
- Panasonic EP-MAJ7
- Infinity Smart Chair X3
- Daiwa Legacy 4
- OHCO M.8 Elite 4D Maxtrack
Kyota M898 Yutaka
Using traditional Japanese massage techniques, a Kyota massage chair might be the next best thing to having your own personal masseuse. The Yutaka model builds on Kyota’s reputation for delivering state-of-the-art stress relief, with 4D technology and extra attention to reflexology – even your palms get the royal treatment!
A range of special features and variable 4D massage technology help to provide a premium spa experience for your upper body. This relief this massage chair offers will have you breathing a sigh of relief.
Latest Price: $9,999
Massage Techniques:
● Kneading
● Knocking
● Tapping
● Shiatsu
● Shiatsu 4D
● Sync
Features:
● 4D Massage Technology
● Air Ionizer
● Bluetooth Speakers
● Calf Oscillation & Rollers
● Chromotherapy
● Intelligent Back Scanning
● Intelligent Voice Commands
● L-track
● LED Chromotherapy Lighting
● Lumbar Heat
● Mechanical Scanning Foot Extension
● Nature Sounds
● Quick Access Controls
● Reflexology
● Space Saving Technology
● Spoken Word Demo
● Triple Foot Rollers
● Wireless & USB Device Charging
Warranty: Kyota offers a 4-year structural framework warranty for all their products, as well as no-cost replacement parts for 2 years and in-home repairs for 1 year. U.S.-based customers also have access to unlimited customer and technical support.
Color options:
● Black/Black
● Bronze/Brown
Infinity Evo Max
The Infinity Evolution Max 4D was designed with luxury and ease of use in mind. Incorporating all the latest massage chair technology and features, the Evolution Max’s 4D back mechanism will make you feel like you’re receiving a massage from a professional massage therapist.
The Evolution Max’s Complete Calf™ Kneading + Oscillation and Total Sole Reflexology Foot Rollers will work in perfect harmony, imitating human hands. This powerful combination gently relieves tension and improves circulation in your lower body.
Latest Price: $10,999
Massage Techniques:
● Kneading
● Knocking
● Tapping
● Shiatsu
● Shiatsu 4D
● Sync
Features:
● 12 Auto Programs
● 4D Back Massage Mechanism
● Adjustable Shoulder Airbags
● Bluetooth Speakers
● Chromotherapy Programs
● Complete Calf Kneading + Oscillation
● Integrated Air Ionizer
● Intelligent Voice Command + Control
● Lumbar Heat
● Smart Dial Controller
● SootheMe Sound Therapy
● Truefit Body Scanning
● TrueFit Footrest Extension
● Triple Foot Roller Total Sole Reflexology
● Wireless Charging/USB Port
● Zero Gravity Recline
● Zero Wall Fit Space-saving Technology
Warranty: Infinity offers a 5-year structural framework warranty, with no-cost replacement on covered parts for 3 years. They also provide unlimited U.S.-based customer and technical support, and waive all labor and replacement part fees for 1 year.
Color options:
● Black
● Gray and Dark Brown
● Bronze and Tan
Kyota M980 Nokori Syner-D
As the flagship of the Kyota lineup, the Kyota Nokori M980 Syner-D® Massage Chair partners its refined design with the most advanced massage technology available to ensure this chair not only looks incredible but feels incredible too.
Featuring Syner-D® Technology, the M980’s unique Flex-Track combines the full-body coverage of an L-Track with the stretching capabilities of an S-Track to offer superior spinal decompression and a full-length neck-to-glutes massage. The Complete Calf™ Kneading + Oscillation, combined with the Triple Roller Total Sole Reflexology, gently soothes the lower body and provides the ultimate foot massage
Latest Price: $11,999
Massage Techniques:
● Kneading
● Knocking
● Shiatsu
● Tapping
Features:
● Air Ionizer
● Bluetooth Speakers
● Body Scanning
● Calf Kneading and Oscillation
● Chromotherapy
● Footrest Extension
● Intelligent Voice Command
● J-Track/Flex-Track
● Lumbar Heat
● Space Saving Design
● Syner-D Dual Back Massage
● Tablet Remote
● Triple Foot Roller Reflexology
● USB Charging
● Wireless Charging Pad
● Zero Gravity
Warranty: Kyota offers a 4-year structural framework warranty for all of their products, as well as no-cost replacement parts for 2 years and in-home repairs for 1 year. U.S.-based customers also have access to unlimited customer and technical support.
“The ease at which you can make adjustments on the fly using the tablet, catering the massage to your body. It’s super easy to navigate. The right arm of the chair has controls at your fingertips such as heat, zero gravity, volume controls, pause button and memory slots to save manual programs you create. There is also a smart dial that you can rotate to change auto programs. The Nokori’s material is soft. The fact that the chair is using two roller mechanisms, it feels like you are getting the best Full Body massage possible. The coverage of the rollers is the best feeling on both the back as well as your glutes and hamstrings.”
— The Massage Chair Review Team
Color options:
● Black
Human Touch Super Novo
The Human Touch Super Novo delivers an excellent leg message for taller users — Human Touch claims it can accommodate heights up to 6’9”!
The Super Novo features both S- and L-tracks for coverage from the top of your neck to the back of your thighs. With the included program of nature sounds, you’ll be saying “Ahhh…” in no time.
Latest Price: $9,999
Massage Techniques:
● Audio Sync
● Kneading
● Percussion
● Shiatsu
● Tapping
Features:
● 38 Auto-Wellness Programs
● 3D/4D Massage Mechanism
● Alexa Capability
● Altec Lansing Premium Sound System
● Cloud Touch Aircell Acupressure
● Dual Lumbar Heat
● Extended & Heated Knee, Calf & Foot Massager
● Fingertip Controls
● Full Body Stretch
● LCD Remote
● Magnetic Remote Dock & Device Holder
● Space-Saving Design
● Unibody Track (S & L Tracks)
● USB Charging Station
● Virtual Massage Therapist
● Zero Gravity
Warranty: The Super Novo is protected by a limited 5-year warranty, which covers structural repairs for 5 years, replacement parts for 3 years and in-home service for 1 year.
Color options:
● Black
● Cream
● Espresso
● Gray
● Saddle
Kyota M888 Kokoro
Kyota’s Kokoro M888 4D massage chair is the most advanced massage chair available today. This beautiful substantial massage chair includes voice control, or you can control your chair with the wireless remote control. The multi-dimensional back mechanism follows a unique track that travels from neck to glutes, while still bending in the middle to provide superior stretch, and spinal decompression.
Latest Price: $8,999
Massage Techniques:
● Kneading
● Tapping
● Knocking
● Knead & Tap
● Shiatsu
Features:
● 4D Massage Technology
● Air Ionizer
● Bluetooth Speakers
● Body Scanning
● Calf Oscillation & Rollers
● Chromotherapy
● Intelligent Voice Commands
● J-track/Flex track
● Mechanical Footrest Extension
● Quick Access Controls
● Reflexology Foot Massage
● Space Saving Technology
● Tri-zone Heat
● Triple Foot Rollers
● Wireless & USB Device Charging
● Zero Gravity
Warranty: Kyota’s four-year limited manufacturer warranty covers the structural framework and includes unlimited U.S.-based customer and technical support.
Color options:
● Black/Black
● Bronze/Brown
Kyota Yosei M868 4D
The Yosei M868 4D is packed with the latest features like the 4D back mechanism that works down the length of your spine from your neck to glutes, providing lumbar heat to soothe sore muscles. The Triple Roller Total Sole Reflexology in an enclosed footrest is an amazing foot massage experience.
Latest Price: $4,749
Massage Techniques:
● Kneading
● Knocking
● Rhythm
● Shiatsu
● Sync
● Tapping
Features:
● 9 Auto Programs
● 49″ L-Track
● Airbag Compression Therapy
● Automatic Footrest Extension
● Bluetooth Speakers
● Chromotherapy Mood Lights
● Complete Calf Kneading & Oscillation
● Decompression Stretch
● Enclosed Total Foot Massage
● Integrated Air Ionizer
● Lumbar Heat
● MyMassage Memory Programs
● Triple Foot Roller Total Sole Reflexology
● TrueFit Body Scanning
● USB Charging Station
● Waist Twist Therapy
● Zero Gravity Recline
● Zero Wall Fit Space Saving Technology
Warranty: Kyota offers a 4-year structural framework warranty for all their products, as well as no-cost replacement parts for 2 years and in-home repairs for 1 year. U.S.-based customers also have access to unlimited customer and technical support.
Color options:
● Black & Brown
● Brown & Brown
Panasonic EP-MAJ7
Traditional meets cutting-edge in Panasonic’s most technologically advanced massage chair yet. They’ve even coined a term for it: “Zengineered™.” The MAJ7 features a J-track, which conforms to the curve of your spine more intuitively than an L- or S-track.
As for attention to the legs, the EP-MAJ7 uses infrared-heated massage rollers to help relax sore, tense muscles, seat air cells to work the glutes and upper hamstrings, and reflexology foot massage that can deliver plantar arch manipulating massage, sole kneading, and sole shiatsu.
Latest Price: $9,999
Massage Techniques:
● Kneading
● Rolling
● Shiatsu
● Swedish
● Tapping
Features:
● 12 Auto Programs
● 38 Air Bags
● 3D Massage Technology
● 3 Memory Settings
● Body Scanning
● Heat Therapy
● J-track
● LCD Remote
● Reflexology & Sole Massage
● Responsive Massage
Warranty: Panasonic provides a 3-year (or 1,000-hour) warranty for structural parts and labor, and a 5-year (or 1,000-hour) warranty on all massage block and electronic components.
Color options:
● Beige
● Black
● Brown
Infinity Smart Chair X3
The Smart Chair X3 3D/4D provides a deep tissue full-body massage. One of the key features of this chair is the unique near-flat reclining S-Track massage mechanism and decompression stretch.
Featuring 3D/4D massage technology, which gives you deep tissue massage that mimics the feel of human hands massaging your neck, back and shoulders. The TrueFit™ Body Scanning technology uses sensors to detect body curves, shapes, sizes and pressure points customized for each user, while True Inversion and a Waist Twist Therapy feature provide back and spine relief, key for helping to relieve sciatic nerve pain.
Latest Price: $6,799
Massage Techniques:
● Shiatsu
● Kneading
● Tapping
● Knocking
Features:
● 360° 4-Node Plus Massage
● Bluetooth Speakers
● Body Scan
● Chromotherapy
● iOS/Android App
● Lumbar Heat
● Rhythm Sync Massage
● Spinal Decompression Stretch
● Total Sole Reflexology
● Waist Twist Seat
● Zero Gravity Recline
Warranty: Infinity offers a 5-year structural framework warranty, with no-cost replacement on covered parts for 3 years. They also provide unlimited U.S.-based customer and technical support, and waive all labor and replacement part fees for 1 year.
Color options:
● Black
● Brown
Daiwa Legacy 4
In Japanese “daiwa” means great harmony, and the company delivers this with their Legacy 4 massage chair. The sleek, classic design is equipped with all the bells and whistles, from an adjustable back cushion to an undulating foot massage function that mimics human hands.
The advanced, full-featured leg massager of the Legacy 4’s leg rest includes a thermal calf and knee massage. The leg massager moves from the ankles up to the knee while applying heat and gentle airbag modulations to stretch tendons and soothe painful inflammation.
Latest Price: $9,500
Massage Techniques:
● Kneading
● Knocking
● Rhythm
● Shiatsu
● Sync
● Tapping
Features:
● 3D Massage Technology
● 27 Automatic Programs
● 48 Airbag Massage
● 7 Manual Programs
● Automatic Leg Extension
● Bluetooth Technology
● Body Scanning
● Extendable Headrest & Back Pillow
● Food Pads
● Heated Compression Leg Massage
● L-track
● Lumbar Heat
● Remote & Cellphone Pockets
● Space-Saving Wall Hugger Design
● Surround Sound with Rhythm Massage Mode
● Undulating Airbag Foot Massage
● USB Charging Station
● Zero Gravity
Warranty: Daiwa’s limited warranty covers parts and structural framework for 2 years and labor for 1 year. Extended warranties up to an additional 4 years are available.
Color options:
● Black
● Choco
OHCO M.8 Elite 4D Maxtrack
Shiatsu master Sensei Okabayashi’s massage chairs deliver a personalized massage experience that could easily be confused with the real thing. Partnering with former Ferrari designer Ken Okuyama, Okabayashi’s massage chairs are feats of design and engineering – the Elite even features side doors that allow for easy entrance and exit.
The 4D Maxtrack’s “Theralliptical™” calf kneading and foot rollers help to provide relief to all parts of your legs.
Latest Price: $10,999
Massage Techniques:
● Kneading
● Rolling
● Shiatsu
● Tapping
Features:
● 14 Automatic Programs
● 4D Massage Technology
● 8 Manual Programs
● Air Ionizer/White Noise Generator
● Back Scanning
● Bluetooth Technology
● Cellphone Slot
● Chromotherapy
● Full Body Air Massage Coverage
● Heated Foot Rollers
● Knead & Stretch Headrest
● Left & Right Rear Swing Doors
● Motion Activated LED Light Pool
● Multi-Language Remote Control
● Pinpoint Roller Heat
● S & L Tracks
● Sens8™ Intuitive Massage
● Total Body Heat
● USB Charging Station
● Wall Hugging Design
● Zero Gravity, Lie-Flat & Inversion Incline
Warranty: The Maxtrack comes with a 3-year residential manufacturer’s warranty on parts and in-home service.
Color options:
● Bordeaux
● Midnight Black
● Pearl
● Saddle
● Walnut
Leg Massagers for Targeted Relief
If you’re looking for a quality leg massage but need to save some space, leg massagers can be a great compact option. Foot and calf massagers deliver all the benefits of a leg massage chair — including variable massage settings, heat therapy, and automatic programs — while taking up no more space than a standard footstool. Best of all, a leg massager can come to you: You can enjoy a foot and calf massage while relaxing in your favorite easy chair, working at your home desk, or sipping morning coffee in the breakfast nook.
Where to Find Your Leg Massage Chair
At Massage Chair Store, our priority is your full-body wellbeing. We offer a full range of leg massage chair models with functions from A to Z. Whether you’re looking for an intelligent reflexology program or simply a relaxing way to kick your feet up after a long day, our highly trained team of Massage Chair Specialists can give you a leg up when choosing your perfect massage chair.
How We Picked These Massage Chairs
Our goal was to identify the best leg massage chair options. We accounted for different settings and additional features and prioritized models that also offered a range of “must-have” features that focused on the legs and lower back, including targeted massage techniques, zero gravity recline and heat therapy options and either 3D or 4D massage technology.
Our team bases our recommendations by comparing four important factors:
- Price — We try to prioritize a range of options, from more budget-friendly choices to higher-end luxury massage chairs. Our goal is to provide a list of massage chairs that can suit many different budgets. We want to offer something for everyone, no matter your price range.
- Brand Reputation — We’ve been in the industry long enough to know that different brands offer different levels of customer support. We consider a brand’s level of customer service, support for warranty claims and their capability to provide customer support whenever we recommend massage chairs.
- Features — Different massage chairs target different parts of the body and offer an array of massage techniques, intensity settings and targeted muscle groups. We try to prioritize massage chairs that will offer a good baseline of essential massage features and then present a wide range of options across different price points.
- Extras — The right extra features can turn a good massage chair into a great one, but sometimes bells and whistles don’t add enough to the experience. We take a balanced approach by prioritizing massage chairs that offer a decent set of extra features for their price range.
Our team assesses each massage chair by reviewing its features and then testing a sample model. We not only test out each massage chair’s features and functions, but also the quality of its materials, build and accessories. We also consider the overall comfort and style of the massage chair.
After testing each chair, we assign it an internal score that we feel reflects its overall value. We revisit this list on a regular basis to ensure all massage chairs are in stock, continue to meet our high standards and offer our customers the value they deserve.
Our Massage Chair Expertise
At Massage Chair Store, we’ve been in the business of manufacturing, repairing, selling and testing massage chairs for almost 15 years. Our team of trained massage chair specialists not only know the ins and outs of every chair we sell, they’ve spent hundreds of hours sitting in and using different massage chairs to test their functionality, features and overall comfort.
Our team of testers includes a range of body types and sizes. We always ensure that our ratings are based on a balanced consideration of features and budgets to provide our customers with maximum value no matter their price point.
Our expertise is one of the reasons we’re ranked #1 in customer service with thousands of verified five-star reviews that satisfied massage chair owners have left us through Trustpilot.