Humanscale FM 300 Foot Machine Footrest (natural)

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!

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 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.

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!

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!

Product seems to work smoothly and well at the lowest height setting. However, when I raise it to its highest height setting and tighten the knobs as tight as I can (to keep it at that setting), they are still not tight enough--when my feet are on the device and I apply enough pressure against it to roll my chair back from my desk, the device collapses down to its lowest height setting every time. It's impossible to tighten the knobs enough to prevent this collapse. So you'll need to train yourself to push back with only your arms against the desk instead of your feet against the floor. Also, when the knobs are tightened like this, it causes the metal frame to tighten up enough millimeters to cause something to rub on the device when you rock it back and forth, causing noise, which doesn't happen at the lowest setting when the devise is not fully tightened. I'd recommend you buy this device only if you are planning to use it only at its lowest height setting (which does not require any tightening of the knobs). After I've used it for a week or so, I'm hoping I'll be able to see the marks of where it's rubbing and perhaps shave/sand that edge to solve the rubbing problem (which will only work if it's the wood that's rubbing and not the wheels on the track). A product this expensive really should not require this kind of post-purchase modification.The non-slip strips are a rubbery material (not a sandpapery material) and seem very durable. The strips are inlaid and flush to the surface of the board, so the edges should not curl up and peel over time as your feet rub against them--this was a very nice quality touch that pleasantly surprised me.