Customer Reviews

3M Adjustable Foot Rest, 22 Inch Wide Slip-resistant Platform (FR530CB)

5 star:		(44)
4 star:		(17)
3 star:		(7)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I have long looked for a well constructed foot rest that would improve my ergonomics at my home office. This fits the bill in many ways with some draw backs.

The wide platform allows for shifting of position while still supporting the feet.

This is solid and well constructed. This will outlast any plastic foot rest several times over.


Adjusts easily -- I have left the angle adjustment loose so I can rock my feet back and forth allowing for increased flexibility and comfort.

Stays in place and does not walk along my carpet (unlike the lighter weight one I have at work)


Since I use this at home I am often bare foot. Unlike the one at work (which is plastic) I can not with bare feet slip my feet along the edge to reposition it.


Overall, this is a much better footrest than the cheap plastic ones I have had at work settings.


update 11/28/2010 --

First of all I really like this footrest. It has really made my home computer desk much more comfortable.

The only draw back is the edges. I have repeatedly scraped my feet on the edge of the footrest. I put duct tape along all the edges and have not scraped my toes any more. This is the one design flaw. The edges are a bit sharp and some sort of guard along the edges should have been part of the design.

I could see this not only scraping toes but also shoes.

I bought one for my office and I find it to be so comfortable I'm buying a second for my home. The wide base, "grippy" surfaces, and lightweight yet sturdy all-metal construction are the big wins in this footrests design.

What's not so great is the "tools required" adjustability. Luckily for me, the factory default was perfectly fine.

I have used foot rests because of my short height for over 30 years. This has got to be one of the best. It adjusts easily, it sticks to the floor. Expensive... but if you want something that works, don't waste money on a cheap plastic one.

Surprisingly simple and useful. My standards were: 1. not too bulky (need to be able to fit between my chair and workstation wall). It succeeds because it's narrow enough, likely due to the sturdy metal. 2. needs to be strong - I had a plastic one that broke quickly. Feels great.

PROS
A pretty well built unit, as it's entirely made of steel. Not so strong that you'd want to jump up and down on it, but you won't have to worry about plastic parts cracking and breaking. This unit should last multiple lifetimes.

CONS
Lacking in features, because the ones that are there weren't well executed.

1. Height adjustment only allows you to raise the unit about 3/4 inch. Such a small amount that it's almost not worth being there. It works for me (I'm 6ft tall), but for someone with shorter legs it may not raise high enough. They should've added a 2nd adjustment for better flexibility.
2. Tilt adjustment is useless. The platform is attached to the base with 2 bolts, which act as an axle. I tightened them almost to the point of stripping, but it won't hold the platform in place. It always rocks down to the full angle towards me as soon as I put my feet on it; and it's impossible to keep it flat, which is what I want.
3. Edges are exposed rough metal, that can cut your feet or damage shoes. I got some vinyl door edge guard from a local auto parts store, and wrapped it around the edges. That works really well, but it should already be there. This is a safety issue.

OTHER
With mods you can make it fit your needs, but only if you're a handyman. I'll probably drill a couple more adjustment slots on the base with my rotary tool, and use that to lock the platform in place with some wing nuts. Really should have been included in the design.

After looking for a good solid foot rest I read the reviews on this one and I am
so happy with this as I am short and this foots the bill and well worth the price.
It is very sturdy and my dog can not chew on it. The extra wide base is also
nice to have instead of a little one. Delivery was so FAST as I had it within
three days and shipping was free.

You've seen some foot rests in your time? None like this one. This is one SERIOUS footrest! It is total steel construction, weighs a ton, and honestly, it's huge. It just barely fits under my desk.

I love how adjustable it is. I can get just the right height no matter my shoes and this is a huge benefit for someone short, like me, because most office chairs will not lower enough for my feet to even touch the ground. That makes a foot rest, a necessity! I've owned 3 previous foot rests and they've all wound up in garage sales for one reason or another. I always had some issue with them that couldn't be resolved and went back to the old stacked phone books or stacked reams of paper, how sad :( is that?

As much as I adore this foot rest, I do have one complaint. Some of the metal edges around the rim aren't smooth enough and I have would up nicking some of my good heels and suede shoes on the metal edges. I wish they would have done a really thick-rounded edge that would prevent that sort of thing. Of course, that would have added more bulk and weight, but it frustrates me to have some of my shoes being ruined as I spin in my chair to put my feet on the foot rest and inadvertently nick my good shoes. Ah, well. I guess nothing can be perfect. I will probably wind up using the good old standby of duct tape to solve the sharp metal problem. It won't be attractive to have duct tape running around the rim of my foot rest, but it will save the rest of my shoes from getting gouges. I'm really bummed about the sizable gouge in my suede shoes. Soft suede and metal edges do not mix!

Aside from that, if you are short and in desperate need of a foot rest, this is a great one. Buy yourself a dedicated pair of shoes to use with it. The shoes should be made out of something very resilient, like canvas, and then you won't suffer the nicks to your pricey soft suede and leather shoes.

I have been thinking to get a foot rest for the home use, after reading some reviews, I selected this one. It is pricey, but with the 5 years warranty I think it is worthy it. I rather pay a bit more to get one that is durable and will last. I just received mine today. I love it, it is very comfortable and well built. At first I thought it might be too wide, but it actually fit well. I highly recommend this product.

I love this as a footrest, and it's the best one I've tried (and I've tried many). But, the edges are WAY too sharp and scratched up the bottom of my antique wooden desk. I wrapped the edges with duct tape, which works, but then it looks terrible, and it's not pretty to begin with.

After using this footrest ten hours a day for a couple of months, I'm very pleased with its design and construction. It still looks brand new, although I must admit I normally work in socks.

The steel construction is well worth the additional cost over plastic footrests. The dark gray paint and non-skid surface appear to be quite durable. The red 3M label was easily removed.

I very much like the tilt feature: its resistance can be easily changed with an adjustable or socket wrench. Being able to slowly rock my feet towards the back of the footrest provides a nice alternative to a fixed position. This little bit of exercise makes working for long periods much less tiring.

Some reviewers have commented on the sharp edges. They're not actually sharp, but the heavy steel plate from which it is constructed is still relatively thin, and could scuff shoes. You could put tape or some kind of protective baby bumper product around the edge, but I see no need to do so. I frequently use it with bare feet and have had no scrapes.

I can think of only one shortcoming, and it's a minor one: as shipped, it's not very grippy on carpeted surfaces, tends to gradually slide away, as the four pads on the bottom are not enough to grip carpet securely. I attached a thin sheet of rubber placemat material to the bottom, and that completely solved the problem.