Foot Relax

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Foot Relax, a small beauty salon in downtown Chicago, something peculiar started happening after closing hours. Every night, around midnight, a regular would arrive—an old man with a mysterious smile and no shoes. He’d sit quietly in the corner chair, massaging his feet for hours until dawn broke. One day, a young intern noticed him and asked why he never wore shoes. The old man smiled mysteriously and said, ‘Because here, at Foot Relax, I’m the masseuse!’ Turns out, he was just an overworked delivery driver who always forgot his slippers.

2. At Foot Relax, a small beauty salon in downtown Chicago, customers began noticing strange footprints appearing on their towels after each visit. Word quickly spread around town that visiting Foot Relax left more than just relaxed feet—it left behind tiny foot-shaped designs on every towel. Some said it was magic, others claimed it was a mischievous elf named Toe-Toddler who worked late nights. But one day, a delivery driver found himself leaving his mark so impressively that even the owner admitted, ‘Maybe our secret masseuse has finally found her perfect fit!’

3. At Foot Relax, a small beauty salon in downtown Chicago, an unusual phenomenon began occurring during early morning hours. A delivery driver noticed that every dawn, the same elderly gentleman would emerge from the salon with a broad smile and a pair of mismatched socks. Curious, he asked the old man why his socks never matched. With a twinkle in his eye, the gentleman replied, 'I come here for more than just foot relaxation—this place has the best coffee in town!' The delivery driver smiled, realizing that sometimes life’s little mysteries are better left unsolved.

4. At Foot Relax, a small beauty salon in downtown Chicago, a curious little girl noticed something odd one day. As she walked past, her toy dog suddenly perked up its ears and started barking at the open door. Inside, an elderly gentleman was getting his feet massaged while humming an old tune. The girl watched curiously until a young woman emerged from behind the curtain with a big smile on her face. ‘Oh, hello there,’ she said warmly. ‘Did your dog like our foot spa?’