Chris Friesen wrote:
http://www.ergosusa.com/html/ergomates.html
Anyone ever use these?

Haven't tried them, but $53?!? Sheesh. You can get some really
high-end cushioned insoles for that, or there was a tip in some recent
magazine where a guy just cut chunks of anti-fatigue mat (or foam
camping mat, softer but much cheaper) and glued them to the soles of
his "shop shoes".
For $53, you could cover a good part of your shop floor with real
anti-fatigue mats, which serve the added bonus of protecting any
dropped hand tools, and insulating your feet and your shop from the
cold ground.
The cheapest source I found for anti-fatigue matting when I was looking
recently was at northerntool.com, where I got 16 sq ft for $16
shipped. These are interlocking tiles of foam flooring. If I needed a
little larger size, the local Dick's sporting goods or Sports Authority
had 20 sq ft (I think) of "gym floor mat" for about $20, and I also saw
48 sq ft packages of exercise mat go for $35 or so (shipped) on eBay.
"Ergomates" are an interesting idea, but my first impression is that
they're ugly, overpriced, and an unnecessary hassle.
Sorry to butt in when I haven't used this particular product, but
hopefully my time spent shopping around for an inexpensive alternative
will be helpful to someone else.
Andy

Andy wrote:
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Sorry to butt in when I haven't used this particular product, but
hopefully my time spent shopping around for an inexpensive alternative
will be helpful to someone else.
Andy

I'm holding out for the introduction of the Kim Jong Il model. A solid
4" thick.
Comes with a CD of Elton John's Yellow Brick Road.

I would not want those things dangling on the bottom of my feet.
I cannot imagine them improving 'sure footing'... but I haven't tried
them.. just a hunch.

I'm happy with the honeycomb rubber mats from Costco. The sawdust falls
in the holes and prolongs the 'sure footedness' of the mat. As
mentioned, they do a great job protecting dropped tools... not that *I*
ever drop anything. My only beef is that the 'interlocking' of those
mats, isn't worth a hill of beans. Then again, at today's bean
prices?.. I digress

r