When I first saw the ad for the PedEgg foot file on television, I was so repulsed by what I was seeing that the device’s purpose didn’t even register.

If you haven’t seen this cinematic masterpiece, you can view it below. Basically, the PedEgg is a so-called foot file that grates all the dry skin off your feet. Yes, literally grates it off, like a block of cheddar cheese.

Unfortunately, the people in the ad keep showing us the contents of their PedEgg container with much relish, which looks like a greying pile of finely grated parmesan cheese. Not the most inspriring sight to make you running for your credit card to make a purchase.

Anyhow, I am obsessed with ridding myself of every single piece of dry skin on my feet. There is nothing worse than a pair of crackly heels poking out of a nice pair of heels. So I decided to give the PedEgg a try.

And guess what? It actually works. My feet have never been so smooth. I find it best to follow up each use of the PedEgg with a coat of pawpaw ointment.

Just a tip: some local sites are selling the device for something like $60. Definitely not worth it at that price. I bought mine from an international seller on eBay and it came to under $20 all up, including postage and handling.

By Caroline Warnes