On Tue, 24 Oct 2006 15:19:12 -0600, Chris Friesen
wrote:


At the local walking store saw a product called "Ergomates". Saw them
again recently in the Acklands Grainger catalog. Basically it appears
to be a form of anti-fatigue mat that straps over your existing footwear.

http://www.ergosusa.com/html/ergomates.html

They have two models, the "commercial" in white, or the "industrial" in
black.

Anyone ever use these?

Nope- and they wouldn't hold up to any use I'd have for them. Best
bet always has been, and still is, quality workboots. I like
Wolverines, a lot of folks swear by Redwings. They cost a bit of $$$,
but not signifigantly more than most kids pay for tennis shoes. Get
the right shoes, and anti-fatigue mats and the like are unneccesary- I
used to just get cheap boots, but have come to realise that they're
tools just like anything else- and you get what you pay for.