Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I purchased this mat in September of 2011, and have been using it until June 2012. I am an attorney who spends an average of 10 hours a day standing. The mat was purchased to combat foot, knee, and lower back pain from when I originally stopped sitting. When I first started standing at work, I noticed significant foot and lower back pain. I purchased this mat, and it originally alleviated the foot and lower back pain. However, I spend on average 10 hours per day standing at the office, and this mat does not provide the proper support for that amount of use. It is a cheap piece of vinyl that is obviously machine-cut from a much larger piece. These mats are being passed off as anti-fatigue mats, but they were most likely designed for another purpose. The vinyl is not attractive and should not be used where aesthetics are a concern. Pros: -The price is low relative to other anti-fatigue mats on Amazon. -Good for light use, perhaps standing one hour or less at a time. -The item is durable, and has not broken down after standing on it for nearly a year. Cons: -The mat is only 1/4" thick. -Does not provide proper support for someone standing eight hours or more per day. -Does not adequately prevent foot, knee, and back pain. -Made from cheap vinyl and obviously machine-cut off a much longer piece. Looks cheap as well. Bottom Line: If you are looking for a piece of material that will offer a low amount of support for a low price, this item is for you. However, don't expect this item to provide relief to your body if you are standing on it for long periods at a time.