{"id":1223,"date":"2014-03-20T01:06:07","date_gmt":"2014-03-20T08:06:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/notsitting.com\/?post_type=ns_standingdesk&p=1223"},"modified":"2018-04-17T12:07:33","modified_gmt":"2018-04-17T19:07:33","slug":"standing-desk-mat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/notsitting.com\/standing-desk-mat\/","title":{"rendered":"Why invest in a standing mat?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Finding the Right Standing Desk Mat<\/h2>\n

The solution to those aching feet may lie in finding the right mat. A Standing desk mat<\/a> will allow you to keep working at your adjustable height desk<\/a> for longer, but choosing the right mat is important. You need a mat that gives comfort but is not so soft your foot sinks through to the floor; you want enough firmness to keep you supported and cushioned throughout a work day. Another feature to look for is non curl edges. The best mats come with inclined, beveled edges that grip the floor and do not curl.<\/p>\n

One note about Mats before you buy one. “Standing Desk Mats” that you buy from companies that sell standing desks, converters, treadmill desks and the like are specially designed for someone wearing shoes. “Kitchen Mats” are generally designed for someone who is not wearing shoes. If you buy something cheap from Walmart, Costco, or your local store you are not getting what is best for you. There is a HUGE difference in the types of foam that make you comfortable in shoes versus socks or bare feet year after year. Figure out which you need and where you’re going to buy before you get\u00a0something that is just cheap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Image<\/th>Standing Desk Mat<\/th>Rating<\/th>Price<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
<\/a><\/td>Premium Standing Desk Mat 3'x2'<\/td>\"\"<\/td>

$109<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/td>Ergotron WorkFit Anti-Fatigue Mat 3'x2'<\/td>\"\"<\/td>$199<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/a><\/td>Ecolast Budget Mat<\/td>\"\"<\/td>$72<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/a><\/td>Premium Standing Mat 5'x4'<\/td>\"\"<\/td>$299<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

You should also look for a mat that is large enough to allow for some foot re-positioning but small enough that it doesn’t take up chair space. You shift weight from one foot to the next throughout the day; a step here and there increases the comfort level. Because you will be standing on the mat for a long time and may sometimes not have shoes on, you want a mat with antimicrobial properties that is easy to clean.<\/p>\n

Imprint Comfort Mat – Nantucket Series<\/h3>\n

The Imprint Comfort Mat is one of the most popular available on Amazon. The University of Michigan Center of Ergonomics, after extensive testing, said the mat reduced overall fatigue and discomfort by up to 60%. The mat is designed with no curl edges and stay flat memory foam. It is big enough at 20 inches by 36 inches to allow for some foot movement, but small enough to be unobtrusive. It comes with a seven year warranty and is made from non-toxic materials in the USA. The price on Amazon is about $54. Amazon reviewers who used the mat for shorter-term tasks felt it couldn’t be beat, but several who used it for very long hours standing at a desk felt it was too soft and allowed for leg fatigue later in the day.<\/p>\n

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Review of Imprint Comfort Mat Nantucket Series<\/div>\n
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Reviewer<\/div>\n
Trevor Christiansen<\/div>\n
Review Date<\/div>\n