Foot scrapers (like the Pedegg) are certainly not new. To me, it's just a more marketable version of the foot scrapers already on the market. I prefer the actual scraper that comes with disposable blades. Nothing like soft feet! In fact, the place I get my pedicure now uses this PedEgg. Contrary to popular belief, u'r feet don't have to be extremely callused or gnarly to benefit from this type of product. I think if you have never used a foot scraper, this product would be safer to start out with, without the fear of cutting and uneveness that other foot scrapers can cause. I'm all for it!! My boyfriend still thinks its called a PET egg! Jackass. LOL!