Footrests aren’t just just for taking a load off and putting your tired feet up for a spell (although you and your feet deserve a break), they offer ergonomic and health benefits to keep you happy and productive.
Maybe your sole experience with using any kind of footrest is the more traditional kind, like putting your feet up on an ottoman or a fold-out rest on a recliner.
If so, you probably just associate using a footrest with unwinding at the end of the day and not with sitting at your desk at the office.Footrests are for more than lazing about, they’re healthy for your legs and back.
There are numerous benefits to using a footrest during the work day, however, as footrests:
- Alleviate pressure on your lower back.
- Encourage lower limb movement (especially with rocking footrests) that improves circulation.
- Encourage good posture by keeping your legs level and your body from leaning forward.
So while you might have taken a peek at this article just because you like the idea of putting your feet up at work, the reality is a good footrest can be just as important to your office setup as a comfortable chair and proper lighting.
To help you in your pursuit of happy feet and a healthy office, we’ve rounded up some options for a variety of budgets and needs.
Best Adjustable Footrest: HomeTown Market Adjustable Footrest ($99)
For those who want a conventional footrest that adjusts to the height of your preference, whether that’s slightly tilted near the floor or sitting tall like a foot stool, the HomeTown Market Adjustable Footrest is for you.
This footrest truly won’t win any beauty contests—it’s a piece of metal and plastic office machinery if we’ve ever seen one—but it’s incredibly sturdy, highly adjustable, and unlike other options on our list it can function as both a slightly footrest you use with a too-tall office chair all the way up to a platform you can rest your calves on like a tall ottoman.
Best Budget Footrest: Rest My Sole Footrest Cushion ($16)
If you’re looking for a footrest that’s both comfy and economical, whether your shoes are on or off, the foam Rest My Sole Footrest Cushion is a great choice.
The design of the footrest is rather clever and allows for two totally different positions. You can place the Rest My Sole with the base down, in which case it functions like a little speed bump you passively rest your feet on. Or, if you’re looking for a more active experience, you can flip it over with the curved side down, like a little teeter totter, to increase your lower body circulation by…
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