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Sore feet? The Roll R3 Orthopedic Foot Roller Can Help

  • 2025-12-11 14:42:29
    Sore feet are a common symptom of wearing ski boots for long periods of time, that’s just a fact of skiing. The new R3 Orthopedic Foot Roller is designed to reduce foot soreness by targeting specific areas, stretching the plantar fascia and foot muscles. Working closely with therapists and athletes, R3 developed a unique, non-symmetrical shape that focuses pressure on the inner, middle, and outer parts of your foot. Plus, its soft-touch surface offers just the right amount of friction. Light and compact, it’s easy to take with you whether you’re heading to a backcountry ski lodge or your next ski resort trip.

    By placing your heel on the center, left, or right side of the R3 Orthopedic Foot Roller, you can massage different areas of your foot. But it’s not just for feet—it works great on other parts of your body too. It’s the perfect size to target tight spots that need some attention, like your hamstrings, thighs, calves, neck, or hands. The R3 is more than a foot roller—it’s an all-in-one mini massage tool designed to help your muscles relax and feel better.

    Roll R3 Orthopedic Foot Roller

    Features:
    • Shaped to target different areas of the Plantar Fascia.
    • Captures the inside, outside and center of the foot.
    • Firm and stable while applying full body weight
    • Non-slip and works over any surface.
    • Compact, lightweight makes the R3 easy to travel.
    • Works great as a small compact body roller.
    • FDA Registered Medical Device
    Materials:
    Body: TPU soft-touch material
    Core: Engineered ABS core

    Specs:
    Price: $51CAN / $34.99US
    Weight: 400g / 0.875 lbs
    Dimensions: 14 x 6.4 x 6.4cm / 5.5 x 2.5 x 2.5”
    Colours: Rose, Grey, Black