Pedicures give feet a break from the daily monotony of walking to bus stops and drop-kicking unsolvable Rubik's cubes. Pamper paws with today's Groupon: for $20, you get a basic manicure and pedicure at City Nails & Spa (a $40 value).

The talented technicians at City Nails dignify digits from cuticle to topcoat during thorough nailcare services. Basic manicures commence when a staff member shapes nails into miniature crescent moons before taming wild cuticles. A relaxing hand massage soothes fidgety phalanges, and a buff or coat of OPI polish seals the deal the way a ziploc bag seals in the freshness of spring air for later enjoyment during stuffy winter business meetings.

Clients can sink into a plush pedicure chair and treat their feet to an antioxidant soak to cleanse and detoxify hardworking, stone-age car peddlers. A similar nail shaping and cuticle care files down pointy claws, and a callus treatment and gel-scrub exfoliation softens tough heels better than an after-school special. Feet and legs can receive gentle muscle mashing, rendered more decadent by steamy hot towels. Patrons can follow a lotion leg and foot massage by choosing the polish of their choice to top freshly pampered toes, or they may opt to leave piggies in their birthday suits.