Review: Roll Recovery R3 Foot Roller

After nigh on two years of debilitating plantar fasciitis, I needed something special to get me back in the game—and the R3 Orthopedic Foot Roller from Roll Recovery is special indeed. I don't know who designed this thing, or what kind of magical, industrial-grade plastic it's made of, but the thing works. With just a slight amount of pressure, the R3 drives up into my foot muscle, deep-massaging the fascia and relieving tension. Flipped around, it's less intense but digs deeper. 20-30 passes each orientation and my foot's done, restored from the day's exertions, stretched and softened and feeling better than it has in months. Finally, I'm on my way to being fasciitis-free. $35; rollrecovery.com.