Amazon Basics Rectangular Non slip Standing Reviews Summary

Comfort and Support

Pros:

• "This mat has saved my back. I recently purchased a standing desk so I am on my feet now for the majority of my day. At the end of the day my back used to be incredibly sore. After purchasing this mat, I come home and have no back pain whatsoever."
• "Great for the long hours standing on a hard kitchen floor."
• "I LOVE THIS MAT. I FREEZE A LOT OF FOOD. MY LEGS AND FEET ALWAYS HURT AFTER I'M DONE. WITH THIS NO PAIN IN MY FEET OR LEGS."
• "It's thick, soft, easy to clean, and perfect for me."
• "Definitely great value for the money."
• "This makes a world of a difference. I can stand so much longer with comfort."
• "Feels like you are standing on a cushion."

Cons:

• "I wish it was thicker though. After a few minutes of standing my heels start to hurt."
• "If you weigh over 200lbs, a thicker more heavy duty unit may be needed."
• "I bought this for use with my standing desk at work. I didn't like how thin it was, for an anti-fatigue mat, and it was too large to fit properly in the small area in front of my desk."
• "I was disappointed to find that the mat did not provide sufficient improvements in comfort while standing."
• "After 1 minute I could tell this was NOT for me. What a joke - NO PADDING - not good for standing desk."
• "I really don't feel it give that much relief to feet & legs, I only stand on to prepare, cook, or clean for 1 person. By time I'm done my legs are tired + feet hurt so when done I have to prop them up."
• "This mat is not soft at all and doesn't help much with foot fatigue."

Durability and Quality

Pros:

• "I've had this by the sink in the kitchen for almost a year, and it's SO MUCH BETTER than standing directly on the tile. Definitely a knee and back saver."
• "I was incredibly impressed at not only that 'Premium' actually was PREMIUM and, to an extent, somewhat sets the bar for this type of mat."
• "I have one in the kitchen, in front of the sink, for well over a year and it is still firm, supportive, and looks great."
• "I've had these for about 2 months in a kitchen that feeds two people. There are no signs of wear yet and they are easy to clean with a damp towel."
• "It has already lasted longer than the two previous anti-fatigue mats that we previously used - and it still looks practically new."
• "Great durability. I've had one for more than a year, and decided to buy another for stove area. No ripping, tearing, or other issues."
• "I use this every single day, for 9-10 hours a day, and I've had it for about 3 months. It offered DRAMATIC improvement over just the floor, and at the end of the day my feet and back don't hurt at all."

Cons:

• "The mat itself is very nice -- the gel makes a big difference when standing all day. However, after just a year of daily use, the rubberized coating has hardened and is beginning to break away."
• "The edges curled up pretty early on and now it's a major trip hazard."
• "The first mat began to crack after about two years of normal use in our kitchen. The second mat curled up at the corners and became a tripping hazard before full year of use."
• "The mat is comfortable and easy to clean. However, after a while, the seams split and you have to get a new one."
• "It has curved up on all sides becoming a tripping hazard and it has also buckled and wrinkled."
• "The top and bottom layer recently started separating at the edge seam."
• "Now the seams are split open on both sides, so it has to go in the trash."

Design and Aesthetics

Pros:

• "The best part to me is the simple look of the mat, I do not like all the kitschy stuff with patterns and pictures. I wanted something very simple and clean looking."
• "This kitchen mat is absolutely my favorite purchases! It looks so nice and expensive but for half the price of most. This is a sturdy yet comfortable mat that never slips!"
• "The pattern on it makes it look high end!"
• "They aren't particularly beautiful, but they definitely aren't ugly, and they are so comfortable that I keep this big brown mat in my blue and white kitchen."
• "The black color is very discreet."
• "Nice color on my hardwood kitchen floors."
• "We got the brown color and it is sooo nice, especially for the price compared to other, similar items."

Cons:

• "Not enough color options available."
• "The dark brown mat which we bought to replace the original one really shows dirt and spills much much more."
• "It looks like the expensive ones but it feels way too hard. Pay the extra few bucks and get the much more comfortable ones."
• "Good price, but not as nice as the one my Grandma had in her kitchen."
• "I love the color and size, but it moves too much."
• "However, the brown one I purchased for my parents no longer lays flat along the edges."
• "Great mat, we're using it in the kitchen. Wish there were more color choices."

Safety and Stability

Pros:

• "Grip on bottom helps prevent sliding around."
• "I have mine directly on ceramic tile and I do not have any problems with it slipping around at all."
• "Also it doesn't not slide on my wood floor like my old one would, very important."
• "This is now in front of my stove so I can cook more easily. It is much lighter weight than other pads and so is easier to move and clean."
• "I use this mat by my kitchen sink and it is comfortable when I wash my dishes plus it helps to protect my wood floors from water."
• "The mat is durable, easy to clean, does not skid on a hard surface and comfortable to stand on."
• "Got 3 of these for my kitchen - in front of my sink, stove and prep station. Love them! They're big and great quality. The padding is not too soft and are ideal to stand on - you don't sink in or anything."

Cons:

• "The mat is comfortable enough but the corners curl up."
• "They are very nice to stand on but they will not stay put!"
• "The edges don't lay down & is a tripping hazard."
• "I probably trip at least twice a day."
• "The mat moves too much and more importantly, the edges start lifting. It does not stay flat."
• "Like other reviews have said, these mats move around when you walk on them."
• "Many times I have tripped on it."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Definitely great value for the money."
• "For the price you cant beat it."
• "It's worth every penny!"
• "This is a great product. price is right and feels just like a more expensive version."
• "I'm really glad I did! It's thick, soft, easy to clean, and perfect for me. I highly recommend it, since it's useful and affordable."
• "Why spend $100 on a mat like this when this one works just as well as the other brands? I love it!"
• "This is a perfect alternative to the much higher priced ones available at retail stores, which let's be honest are probably made in the same Chinese factories."