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Tis the season for toe baring - that time of year when pedicured feet and trimmed toes are a must. While a quick soak, buff, and polish do get the job done, some Miami spas and salons put in the extra time to make pedicures just as memorable as their signature spa indulgences.

From literally dazzling digits to therapeutic treatments, we’ve peered into Miami’s top locales to find the most luxurious, over-the-top, and priciest pedis on the market.

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Worshipped Foot at The Standard Spa

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When it comes to pedicures, the Worshipped Foot treatment reigns supreme at The Standard Spa, where Bohemian vibes weave directly into its spa services. For $70 a “foot mistress” will set up a warm coconut milk, seasonal fruit, and floral soak filled with basalt stones. Rough spots are then scraped away with a tropical sugar scrub. After a sea mineral mask, the mistress melts away tension with a hot stone massage.

Precious Metal Mine Polish Pedicure at The Spa at the Miami Beach Edition

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While the Miami Beach Edition’s freshly minted spa, interior beauty lounge, and standard $65 pedicure are luxury enough, its most opulent foot care option lies in the Mine polish upgrade. The Edition is the only spa in Florida carrying Mine, a lacquer line formulated by artist and goldsmith Veleta Vancza, and these richly pigmented hues are made with the world’s best raw materials, which means it requires just a single application. Mine polish upgrades range from $25 to $75 if you'd like the 24-karat gold paint job, but you can also opt for a golden shimmer, aluminum, or pewter lacquer. For the ultimate indulgence, pair it with the Edition's ultimate nap upgrade, because everyone's feet deserve a nice rest.

Decadent Pedicure at The Mandarin Oriental

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The Mandarin Oriental is the only Florida property to earn Forbes’ coveted triple Five Star award, solidifying the hotel and its award-winning, three floor spa as one of the best in the world. It should come as no surprise, then, that the spa’s signature foot pampering is dubbed the “Decadent Pedicure." The spoiling runs just over an hour and for $95 it includes a delicate exfoliation followed by a hydrating foot mask. Then comes the foot caress, which features products by famed plastic surgeon, Ivo Pitanguy, which are sold only in top stores like Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus.

The Mayaimi Tropical Feet Treat at The Carillon Hotel & Spa

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The Carillon’s Mayaimi Tropical Feet Treat's name references our city’s indigenous roots and incorporates local ingredients into its 50 minute process, which will ring you in at $85. Among the fragrant modalities are a Key lime sugar scrub, a coconut milk foot bath, and a virgin coconut oil and honey massage.

Transformation and Swarovski Crystal Pedicures at Lapis at The Fontainebleau

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At The Fontainebleau’s Lapis Spa, a $90 pedicure will certainly have your feet feeling fancy. Here, the Transformative Pedicure’s sugar scrubs exfoliate soaked and primped feet. Pampered limbs are wrapped in warm towels and receive the Ultra Hydra Marine mask, and then an Intensive Nutritive cream massage leads into the polish portion of your pedi. Or you can skip the polish altogether and order Lapis’ lavish Swarovski crystal application. The sparkling adornment costs $200 for a full set, or $50 for a single nail.

The Cold Feet Pedicure at Bliss Spa at the W Hotel

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Got swollen preggo feet? Caring for an ankle injury? Bliss Spa’s “Cold Feet” pedicure may be just the right remedy. For $70, this hour-long sit down uses hot stones and a cold foot bath to alleviate swelling. The hot-cold therapies cue blood circulation to help heal afflicted areas. Bliss also tosses mint oil into the cold bath to give skin that lovely tingly feeling.

Aura Balance Pedicure at The Setai Miami Beach Spa by Themae

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Apparently you can get your “aura” back in check through your feet, specifically through The Setai’s Aura Balance Pedicure. This $80, hour-long service begins with intention setting (do you want to be uplifted? Relaxed? Inspired?) and selecting an aroma to match this intention. The pedicurist then uses micro algae and ginger-infused mineral salt to remove dry skin. A foot massage ensues using Chinese Jasmine essential oils made with ingredients like aloe, shea butter, sesame and olive oils, avocado and vitamins A and E. The Setai’s entire product line is vegan, so the final coatings are free from toxic ingredients.

Bubbles & Berries Delight at The Betsy South Beach Wellness Garden & Spa

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The Betsy claims Miami’s only fully outdoor spa, displaying unobstructed views of Ocean Drive and the Atlantic Ocean. Naturally, The Betsy’s pedicures are done on its al fresco rooftop, where you’re elevated by a globally-inspired footbath and accompanied with a line of poetry. The spa’s premier pedicure is the Bubbles & Berries Delight. Hailing its influences from Nova Scotia, your feet are immersed in blueberry juice and soy yogurt, followed by a blueberry sugar scrub and champagne sipping.

Lotus Rose Pedicure at The Biltmore Spa

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The Biltmore Spa introduces a new pedicure every season, nodding ingredients spurred by the changing months. The Lotus Rose Pedicure is its current offering for $70. It begins with gentle, meditative inhalations of the flower’s scent. A foot soak and exfoliation proceeds from the breathing exercises, and a candle oil massage concludes the experience. If this all sounds so good it ought to be shared with friends, consider blocking out The Biltmore’s private Zen suite, which provides up to four hours of customized treatments for those inside it.

Diamond Pedicure at Blue Harmony Spa at the Shelborne Wyndham Grand South Beach

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Blue Harmony Spa uses diamond dust in several of its treatments, including its top tier pedicure ($60). The dust is sprinkled on your feet to exfoliate and illuminate your skin, and then it’s removed using a magnet. After the dusting there’s a foot massage, accompanied by a “pinky up” worthy blueberry mimosa.

Worshipped Foot at The Standard Spa

When it comes to pedicures, the Worshipped Foot treatment reigns supreme at The Standard Spa, where Bohemian vibes weave directly into its spa services. For $70 a “foot mistress” will set up a warm coconut milk, seasonal fruit, and floral soak filled with basalt stones. Rough spots are then scraped away with a tropical sugar scrub. After a sea mineral mask, the mistress melts away tension with a hot stone massage.

Precious Metal Mine Polish Pedicure at The Spa at the Miami Beach Edition

While the Miami Beach Edition’s freshly minted spa, interior beauty lounge, and standard $65 pedicure are luxury enough, its most opulent foot care option lies in the Mine polish upgrade. The Edition is the only spa in Florida carrying Mine, a lacquer line formulated by artist and goldsmith Veleta Vancza, and these richly pigmented hues are made with the world’s best raw materials, which means it requires just a single application. Mine polish upgrades range from $25 to $75 if you'd like the 24-karat gold paint job, but you can also opt for a golden shimmer, aluminum, or pewter lacquer. For the ultimate indulgence, pair it with the Edition's ultimate nap upgrade, because everyone's feet deserve a nice rest.

Decadent Pedicure at The Mandarin Oriental

The Mandarin Oriental is the only Florida property to earn Forbes’ coveted triple Five Star award, solidifying the hotel and its award-winning, three floor spa as one of the best in the world. It should come as no surprise, then, that the spa’s signature foot pampering is dubbed the “Decadent Pedicure." The spoiling runs just over an hour and for $95 it includes a delicate exfoliation followed by a hydrating foot mask. Then comes the foot caress, which features products by famed plastic surgeon, Ivo Pitanguy, which are sold only in top stores like Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus.

The Mayaimi Tropical Feet Treat at The Carillon Hotel & Spa

The Carillon’s Mayaimi Tropical Feet Treat's name references our city’s indigenous roots and incorporates local ingredients into its 50 minute process, which will ring you in at $85. Among the fragrant modalities are a Key lime sugar scrub, a coconut milk foot bath, and a virgin coconut oil and honey massage.

Transformation and Swarovski Crystal Pedicures at Lapis at The Fontainebleau

At The Fontainebleau’s Lapis Spa, a $90 pedicure will certainly have your feet feeling fancy. Here, the Transformative Pedicure’s sugar scrubs exfoliate soaked and primped feet. Pampered limbs are wrapped in warm towels and receive the Ultra Hydra Marine mask, and then an Intensive Nutritive cream massage leads into the polish portion of your pedi. Or you can skip the polish altogether and order Lapis’ lavish Swarovski crystal application. The sparkling adornment costs $200 for a full set, or $50 for a single nail.

The Cold Feet Pedicure at Bliss Spa at the W Hotel

Got swollen preggo feet? Caring for an ankle injury? Bliss Spa’s “Cold Feet” pedicure may be just the right remedy. For $70, this hour-long sit down uses hot stones and a cold foot bath to alleviate swelling. The hot-cold therapies cue blood circulation to help heal afflicted areas. Bliss also tosses mint oil into the cold bath to give skin that lovely tingly feeling.

Aura Balance Pedicure at The Setai Miami Beach Spa by Themae

Apparently you can get your “aura” back in check through your feet, specifically through The Setai’s Aura Balance Pedicure. This $80, hour-long service begins with intention setting (do you want to be uplifted? Relaxed? Inspired?) and selecting an aroma to match this intention. The pedicurist then uses micro algae and ginger-infused mineral salt to remove dry skin. A foot massage ensues using Chinese Jasmine essential oils made with ingredients like aloe, shea butter, sesame and olive oils, avocado and vitamins A and E. The Setai’s entire product line is vegan, so the final coatings are free from toxic ingredients.

Bubbles & Berries Delight at The Betsy South Beach Wellness Garden & Spa

The Betsy claims Miami’s only fully outdoor spa, displaying unobstructed views of Ocean Drive and the Atlantic Ocean. Naturally, The Betsy’s pedicures are done on its al fresco rooftop, where you’re elevated by a globally-inspired footbath and accompanied with a line of poetry. The spa’s premier pedicure is the Bubbles & Berries Delight. Hailing its influences from Nova Scotia, your feet are immersed in blueberry juice and soy yogurt, followed by a blueberry sugar scrub and champagne sipping.

Lotus Rose Pedicure at The Biltmore Spa

The Biltmore Spa introduces a new pedicure every season, nodding ingredients spurred by the changing months. The Lotus Rose Pedicure is its current offering for $70. It begins with gentle, meditative inhalations of the flower’s scent. A foot soak and exfoliation proceeds from the breathing exercises, and a candle oil massage concludes the experience. If this all sounds so good it ought to be shared with friends, consider blocking out The Biltmore’s private Zen suite, which provides up to four hours of customized treatments for those inside it.

Diamond Pedicure at Blue Harmony Spa at the Shelborne Wyndham Grand South Beach

Blue Harmony Spa uses diamond dust in several of its treatments, including its top tier pedicure ($60). The dust is sprinkled on your feet to exfoliate and illuminate your skin, and then it’s removed using a magnet. After the dusting there’s a foot massage, accompanied by a “pinky up” worthy blueberry mimosa.