Ergonomic Footrests
An ergonomic footrest provides stable support for your feet when they cannot rest comfortably on the floor. Proper foot support helps maintain good posture, improves circulation, reduces pressure under the thighs, and increases comfort during prolonged sitting.
An ergonomic footrest becomes crucial in the following cases –
- If your feet do not touch the floor when you are seated
- Petite users working at a standard 28”-30” tall desk
- People using fixed height desks
- Computer users who work for long hours
- Those who use the chair’s base to rest their feet
- People whose sit-stand desks don’t lower enough
Without proper foot support, users may experience dangling feet, pressure beneath the thighs, numbness, poor circulation, lower back discomfort, and bad sitting posture.
One of the most common problems we hear from customers is that their desk is too high for comfortable typing. To reach the keyboard, they raise their chair until their feet no longer touch the floor. While this improves arm position, it often creates new problems such as pressure under the thighs, numbness in the feet, and lower back discomfort.
An adjustable footrest provides a stable surface for your feet, allowing you to raise your chair to the correct typing height without sacrificing lower-body support. This helps you sit fully against the backrest, distributes pressure more evenly across the thighs, and reduces strain on the lower back.
Our selection includes adjustable footrests, rocking footrests, and models with massaging rollers to accommodate different ergonomic needs, workspace setups, and budgets.
Please see below for "How to Choose the Right Ergonomic Footrest."
How to Choose the Right Ergonomic Footrest
The best under desk footrest depends on your seat height, desk height, how tall you are and your working style. Consider these factors while selecting your ergonomic foot support –
Adjustable height – Choose a footrest with adjustable height so your feet remain fully supported while your chair is adjusted to the correct typing height.
For example, consider a user who is 5'5" tall working at a fixed-height 28" desk. A comfortable sitting posture may require a seat height of approximately 17" to maintain the knees at about 90° with the feet flat on the floor. However, to type comfortably at a 28" desk with relaxed shoulders and type at the keyboard at the proper height, the chair may need to be raised by about 3". This leaves the feet dangling above the floor.
An office footrest that raises the feet by approximately 3" restores proper lower-body support, allowing the user to keep their feet flat while maintaining the correct chair height for typing. Height adjustment is especially important for petite users, anyone working at a fixed-height desk or for those whose sit-stand desks do not lower enough.
Adjustable tilt - A tilting platform allows your ankles to move naturally throughout the day, reducing pressure on your legs and improving overall comfort. It is more intuitive to the shape of the feet and ankles compared to a flat, rigid platform.
Platform Size
The platform of your footrest should be wide and deep enough to support both feet and allow for shifts in movements and foot positions that arise from long hours of working.
Non-Slip Surface
Look for a textured or non-slip surface that prevents your feet from sliding, especially if you wear smooth-soled shoes or socks.
Fixed or Rocking Footrest
A fixed footrest provides stable support for users who prefer a stationary platform, while a rocking footrest encourages gentle leg movement that can improve circulation and reduce fatigue. The right choice depends on your personal comfort and work style.
A footrest is only one part of an ergonomic workstation. For the best sitting posture, your chair, desk, keyboard tray, keyboard, monitor arm, and footrest should work together so your elbows, wrists, hips, knees, shoulders, neck and feet are properly supported throughout the day.