Not-Flat Standing Desk Anti Fatigue Mat with Comfort Massage Sections & Calculated Terrain (Must-Have for Your Standing Desk),Black

As a standing desk worker, I always experienced the problem of tired feet. That’s not until I heard of the comfort mats. Not sure of what model will work for me, I made up my mind to settle for two mats built with quality and comfort in mind. These are Ergocomfy Not-Flat Anti Fatigue Mat and Topo by Ergodriven Anti-Fatigue Mat. With their new-generation features, these mats have proven to be one of the favorites among standing desk users. Below is a comparison review of the two mats and what they’ve got to offer.Ergocomfy Standing Desk MatThe Ergocomfy mat comes large to provide plenty of room for movement. The mat measures 24 x 36 inches, making it larger than the Topo mat. And considering lack of good blood circulation to be one of the major causes of tired feet, Ergocomfy took this into consideration by sporting two massage sections in this mat. The massage sections help trigger muscle engagement and improve blood circulation. This mat is designed to accommodate at least 10 standing positions, a feature that lets you feel more energized while improving productivity at work.With this mat, you get a calculated terrain feature that motivates you to move more. And it doesn’t disappoint when it comes to quality. This mat is made of quality 100-percent polyurethane foam that’s covered in a pebbled skin. In short, it’s a mattress that’s built to last. What’s more, you also get the convenience of a hands-free edge positioning that lets you slide the mat more conveniently. This mat comes in black - a color that you may find quite handy in concealing any forms of dirt.Topo Standing Desk Anti-Fatigue MatTopo Mat is known for its exceptional quality - a quality that has made it one of the top choices for standing desk users. This is a mat that’s equipped with the next generation features to ensure that you get maximum comfort. Measuring 26 x 29 inches, the mat is spacious enough to provide lots of movement. Healthier standing has been factored in by incorporating a calculated terrain feature on the mat. This feature helps engage the muscles for easy exploring, articulation and stretching. Though it lacks the massage function to provide excellent blood circulation, the mat compensates for this with the cushioned terrain that triggers subconscious movement.The quality of this mat is quite good and compares well to that of Ergocomfy. It’s made of the same foam material - 100% polyurethane. With it, you get the sublime comfort of a durable pebbled skin that covers the mat. The mat slides easily and can even be repositioned with one foot. You get this mat in a range of colors to help match your taste. You can either choose to go for Obsidian black or Altostratus Grey.VerdictAfter drawing comparisons from the two mats, I decided to settle for Ergocomfy Mat over the Topo Mat. This is because the Ergocomfy Mat provides lots of extras. It’s more spacious and has got the most healthy benefits. This is a mat that’ll surely make me more productive as a standing desk user - a job that I really enjoy. And above all, I’m confident that it will last for longer and provide the most benefit for every penny spend.

I'm a big person, so I really like the size of this mat and the little bumps feel great on my stocking feet. I also like that it doesn't have the big bump in the middle. I tried a friends mat that had the bump and it seemed awkward to use and a potential trip hazard. My only complaint would be the softness. It could stand to be a bit more dense or maybe a little thicker in the flat area. But overall it does what I need it to do, and the price was reasonable.

I liked how wide it is, giving lots of room to move around and stand with a wide stance. I was disappointed in how soft the raised area with the bumps were. I would have preferred more firmness there for better stretching of calves, plantar fascia, etc.

I have sciatica that gets worse if I stand too long without moving about, so I was hoping that this mat would allow me to work with a computer at a standing desk by encouraging me to move my feet. And that is what the advertising on the product page claims it will do: "Calculated terrain features drive you to move more, which means healthier standing at your standing desk." The page also claims that the mat has "two massage sections for blood circulation and muscle engagement."Well, both the above claims are false. Why? Because the math is not a hard rubber mat - but a completely soft, squishy, sponge-like mat. So even barefoot, it was impossible to feel much if any difference between standing on the flat parts of the mat versus the bumpy or ridged parts. I had imagined that the bumps and ridges would somehow encourage you to unconsciously keep moving your feet around - but this is not the case at all. And forget any ideas of "massage"; the bumps simply do not offer enough resistance for a massage effect. The photos look good, and the many positive reviews had my hopes up - but the reality was a disappointment.In short, if you want to pay way too much money for a soft mat, then this product is for you. But if you want to pay a reasonable price for a soft mat, or if you want massage or any other special feature, this is NOT the product for you. Soft mats or gel mats are available for much less money; and as for something that will make you want to move your feet, so far I haven't found anything that truly does this on its own.