10 Best Foot Files UK 2024 | Scholl, The Body Shop and More

After just one use of the new, improved Hard Skin Remover from Own Harmony, we doubt you'll ever want to wear a shoe again. The easy-grip handle makes it comfortable to use, while the wide file cylinder covers your whole heel in just one roll. It's rechargeable too, with a good battery life and quick charging time. 

The pumice stone surface boasts diamond micro-mineral crystals that penetrate hardened skin and slough it away painlessly in a matter of moments. This product works superbly either wet or dry, so can be used in the bedroom or shower to equal effect. At once reliable, effective and gentle on feet, for what you get, the price is incredible. 

Many of us find the idea of a foot file we can grip extra appealing, as we know how much extra control we'll have while using it. This Profoot file is at once squeezy and textured with rough grains that hard, thick skin on heels will be unable to fight against.

Apart from the ergonomic design and affordable price, the other benefits of this pocket-sized file have to be the fact it can be used wet or dry, how gentle it is on hands despite being rough on calluses and how much use it lasts through without getting worn smooth. A proper bargain you'll recommend to friends.

The best bit about this foot file has to be that it has two different surfaces which allow serious sloughing followed up by gentle buffing, giving you options whatever state your feet are in. Plus, it comes from expert nail brand OPI, who now offer a whole range of fabulous pedicure tools just as professional as their polishes. 

The ultra-fine, gravelly texture of the pumice stone surface feels delightful and you can really see the difference, though feet don't feel they've been put through the mill. The smooth handle is just right for accessing hard-to-reach heels. Reviewers call this 'the best rasp foot file ever!' Don't take their word for it, give it a try!

Now we come to the first electronic foot file on our list, a battery-powered option from trusty Scholl. No one can deny the satisfying effect this handheld pedicure tool has on callused heels, and the sheer lack of effort on the part of the user has to be a winning selling point!

Another reason we love this handy file from Scholl's pedi-care experts is its thick long handle, which you can grab a little like a 360 foot file for better control. The only reason this isn't our top-rated electric file is that the pumice stone cylinder is rather small, though the texture is ultra-fine and effective on tired feet. 

This file's main appeal is that it has two sides; one for vigorous exfoliation, the other for more refined touch-ups and buffing. This means it is appropriate for semi-soft soles that need peeling layers filed as well as serious calluses. The long, elegant handle means minimal awkward contortion as you treat your feet.

This flirty pink file could also serve as a lovely gift – who doesn't like to receive a treat that's as easy on the eye as it is useful and practical? Soap & Glory have made a name for themselves in the cosmetics world for their sassy puns and quality products, and this foot file certainly does what it promises for hard, horrible heels.

For a really thorough scrub, pick this pumice file from beauty powerhouse Tweezerman. The textured surface of the ceramic stone is super fine and practically sparkles. Your feet will thank you after just a few enthusiastic rubs – no need to shell out on costly pedicures and soaks with this baby in the bathroom cupboard.

The long, rounded handle, too, is comfortable to grip and has a convenient hole for bathroom hooks or an attractive length of waterproof rope or ribbon. Though there is only one texture here, we feel pumice stone is friendlier to thickly callused and more delicate feet.

The Body Shop always come through with excellent beauty products, which must be why this file is so frequently searched for by shoppers. Their products are always ethically sourced, made from organic, natural products wherever possible and never tested on animals. This slim foot file is lightweight with a handy hanging rope.

The long slim handle is flat rather than round, making it slightly less comfy to grip than other options on our list, but the twinkling, textured surface is made from natural pumice stone that works against the thickest skin build-up to reveal red-carpet ready heels in less than a minute. We love the fact it's double-sided too!

Margaret Dabbs really is the last word in fanciable feet. The UK's number one brand for feet, legs and hands has been thriving since its namesake's one-of-a-kind foot lotion began to fly off shelves in the late nineties. You can trust these foot fans to have developed the most effective file possible for calluses and thickened skin.

This long, elegant foot file may cost a little more than other manual options, but it certainly does the job well. It has plenty of high ratings and passionate reviews, and the two replacement pads make the price far more acceptable. The sand-like texture goes hard on unsightly heels, while the soft handle is comfortable to hold.

What can we say about this wildly popular metal foot file other than customers simply go mad for it? With close to 2,000 four- and five-star ratings on Amazon, the consumer love for this stainless steel callus-killer speaks for itself! It has a large surface area with a finely textured design and a long handle for a comfortable grip.

This hard-wearing foot file should be reserved for truly excessive skin build-up, as the heavy-duty textured surface would be harsh on mild dryness. For the pocket-friendly price and with so many satisfied shoppers, however, we think it's absolutely grate.

The top reason to select this foot file instead of our other suggestions is the fact that it's the only plastic option on our list, meaning it's the gentlest of all ten picks. Grab it in one hand and rub the fine micrograined surface against troublesome areas.

Generally, plastic has a smooth surface, so even with clever textured technology, this foot file doesn't offer the rigorous, refining scrub that a stone or metal version might. If you have thickly callused trotters, we don't think this product will provide the transformation you crave.