Humanscale FM 300 Foot Machine Footrest (natural)

I have a great chair in my office, but my back would still get tense during the day. I decided to give adding a footrest a try. The Wirecutter (NYT) had this one as their upgrade pick, and it looked like an attractive bit of kit. On the very first day, it greatly improved my overall posture, and I felt better at the end of the day. After having this for a month, my wife wanted to use it. I was happy that she was interested and so pleased with the footrest that I ordered a second one so that we would both have one.I'm sure that other footrests would give positive results for increasing comfort during a day sitting in front of the computer. The Humanscale Footrest is very attractive, and I do enjoy the back and forth motion to keep your legs moving during long Zoom calls. It is a bit spendy when compared to other footrests, but if you are looking for something that is high quality and attractive, I would recommend the Humanscale.

This foot rocker has been a game-changer for my girlfriend's ankle pain. The gentle rocking motion allows her to move while working, and the height adjustment lets her sit comfortably at her desk. It's sturdy, non-slip, and compact enough to use under her desk. After just a few days, she noticed a significant reduction in her ankle pain.Highly recommend to anyone suffering from foot or ankle pain, especially those who sit for long periods!

This product could have been perfect but the height adjustment has an issue. I have tightened the knobs numerous times to keep the highest level height in place and after just a few times of placing some weight on it, it comes down. Also the wheels that roll on the track are made of plastic so if they were metal that would have been better but overall this is a great foot rest. Feels great. Would have been nice if the adjustable height would have actually worked. But excellent foot rest. I just think that for the price you pay, parta should have been made with better quality in mind especially important parts like height adjustments and roller tracks.

So I have been a desk jockey for over 20 years and have spent LOTS of money on footrests over the years. This is my favorite footrest out of the many I have purchased (over 8 different models).I like rocking footrests that move, I have found it makes a huge difference for me.My prior favorite was the Eureka Tilt ergonomic footrest at about $40. Super sturdy and has laster over 6 years. This humanscale footrest is everything the Eureka is, just a little bit better. Probably not as durable in the long term, but it is more comfortable, the rocking motion is far far superior, and it looks great vs the Eureka is kinda ugly.If you sit at a desk for a living treat yourself to this footrest and a nice chair. Yes they are expensive, but to protect your back and joints, it is CHEAP. Take care of your body!

It's like a fidget spinner for your feet. It also makes you look like you have some kind of condition. But I'll be darned if it ain't comfy. It's just the right height to raise your feet slightly and take pressure off your lumbar spine. Plus, you can rock it back and forth to regain circulation if your feet start falling asleep. It's objectively better for your feet and legs than just letting them rest on the floor.It says kindly old gentleman and OCD sufferer in a sort of incongruous and unsettling combination. A real power move. This is like something your 60-year-old, bald-pated, finger-steepling, Maserati-driving boss puts under his desk just to put you on edge when you're in his presence, making uncomfortably direct, unblinking eye contact with his icy blue eyes and a faint, devilish smirk with his perfectly white teeth as he rolls it back and forth, the bearings making a faint sawing noise under his desk. If you dare break eye contact and look down, you'll see his dress shoes neatly set aside, his overly-long, rabbit-like feet wrapped in black argyle socks, undulating back and forth. That sawing could be you, the innocent motion seems to say. It could be your neck if your performance in the next quarter is no better than the last.Only a true psychopath (or a lover of good ergonomics) would buy something like this and use it at work. But hey, it matches the steel-and-wood look of my battlestation at home.

Owned for several years. A bit narrower than it could be, but the biggest issue is the wheels which glide on the track: they use a very gritty unshielded ball-bearing which is noisy, and will eventually leak grease around the bearing race. For a premium product, I can't understand why they just didn't use a standard-sized shielded ball-bearing which are quiet, cheap, and reliable.

For years I used a large hardcover book, about the thickness of the NYC phone books of my youth, as a footrest. I did this to take the pressure off of the backs of my thighs, I suppose. The poor book was much the worse for wear, hard to move around, and clearly not the best solution. The reviews prompted me to splurge on this footrest. I am very glad I did. The platform moves up and down easily on the wheels , but only when you want it to, or when you shift your weight on it. It allows you to flex and bend your ankles. This allows you to stretch them slightly. (We're not talking yoga here--but your "dogs" can do a little upward- and downward stretch.) It's lightweight enough to push around with your feet if you want to move it further away or pull it closer. And finally, it is made of a sturdy piece of wood that sits--or really, rolls--on a steel frame and fits comfortably under the desk. It is easily vacuumed, unlike foam footrests. It has a certain simple elegance. Worth the money, especially if you spend a long time sitting--as you surely must, or you would not be reading this!