a footrest is provided comprising a base portion for placement on a supporting surface , a footplate connected to the base portion for receiving a foot of a user of the footrest , a heater connected to the base portion , an air intake system connected to the heater for drawing a first mass of air into the footrest , and an exhaust connected to the heater for expelling a second mass of air from the footrest . the heater receives the first mass of air , heats it , and expels it as a second mass of air . a warm air shield helps redirect the second mass of air expelled through the exhaust at the foot of the user placed on the footplate . the footplate may be made to pivot with respect to the base portion , or may be provided with a control knob so that a user may control the heater using her foot .