The Best Home Office Footrests

Across the last year, millions of people across the world have made the switch to a work-from-home environment – with varying levels of success. 

Overnight, dining tables, couches, and even beds became temporary workstations. Like everyone else, we make do with what we currently have – however, these non-ergonomic setups are not ideal for work and can lead to health and comfort issues over time.

As a result, it’s important to invest in good home office equipment to help you stay efficient, focused, and comfortable during work hours.

Why Footrests Are A Great Addition To Your Home Office

After hunching over your laptop or going through documents, by the end of a long workday, you’re left with poor posture and pain in your back and lower extremities. These continue to worsen over time, and can seriously affect your health, work performance, and even your mood.

One often-overlooked point is that your knees and your hips should be leveled with each other and should form a 90° angle while you are sitting. Your feet should always be touching the floor. 

Not doing so will add pressure on your sciatic nerve, and when this happens, you start getting a painful sensation on your glutes and hamstrings. If you are vertically challenged, or your chair is too tall for you, the only way to reach a solid footing is to use a footrest.

So aside from acquiring ergonomic chairs and even lumbar support cushions, it is also a practical and healthy idea to invest in home office footrests.

Elevating your feet in a comfortable position using a footrest can help your feet settle in more places. And although the concept of a footrest is simple, it is a powerful tool that encourages better posture and healthier working habits.

Shopping for a footrest can be a little overwhelming because the market is full of them, so we’ve narrowed it down to five excellent options:

The 5 Best Home Office Footrests

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Footrests are like pillows for your feet, which means that you will have preferences regarding their firmness and softness.

If you are after something soft, ErgoFoam provides you with cushy but firm foot support, backed by high-quality, high-density foam, wrapped in a plush velvet cover.

Available in two heights, the 3.9-inch and taller 5.5-inch footrests are designed with a sloped shape so you can conveniently find comfort in different foot positions. You can put your feet flat against it or angled so you can stretch your calves constantly, preventing muscle stiffness and promoting blood circulation in your lower extremities.

This is also intended to be used without your shoes on. You can free yourself from the constraints of your shoes and just let your feet rest easy – barefoot or with a pair of comfy socks.

Thanks to its removable 2-in base, you can also easily change the height of the footrest.

There’s no need for constant adjustment either because the ErgoFoam Adjustable Footrest stays put on carpeted and hard floors. And when the foot cover needs some washing, you can easily remove it and toss it in your washing machine for some gentle cycle.

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Ergonomically designed, the StrongTek Footrest Rocker is made of natural pinewood and, when used and cared for properly, can last you for a decade or more.

If you are not an avid fan of plastic or metal footrests, then the heavy-duty Lauan plywood footrest of StrongTek is what you are looking for. Despite being made of hardwood, you are still afforded the same level of versatility with this footrest as the other ones in the market.

You will like how massive and broad this footrest is, measuring a generous 18-inches in width. This effectively supports you while sitting and even when you are standing up,  allowing you to use this in foot balance exercises when you are not resting your feet. The surface is made of resilient non-slip material, so nasty falls aren’t something you’ll need to worry about.

It is designed with a slight curve so your feet can be busy with micro-movements regardless if you are sitting or standing. You can arch your feet against the slope and push against it for some relief in your lower joints.

The StrongTek Footrest Rocker is also quite sturdy as it can accommodate up to 350-pounds – making it as durable and reliable as any metal or aluminum-made footrest.

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Stylish, understated, and featuring excellent build quality, the hardwood-style footrest of Humanscale makes for an excellent WFH accessory.

Fully adjustable, you can tweak this footrest’s height from 3.75 inches and make it taller,  all the way to 6.75 inches. It is made from a combination of steel and hardwood, for the frame and footrest respectively.

Although more expensive than some of the footrests mentioned here, Humanscale’s version is worth its price tag. You can conveniently move the platform up and down using the wheels on the side of the footrest. This promotes foot stretching and movement on your feet as you work.

Also, despite looking heavy, this one is lightweight enough that your feet can move it without you having to bend, or your hands coming in for support. Your feet can move the unit away or closer to you as needed.

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Undoubtedly one of the tallest footrests available in the market today, the VIVO standing footrest can be adjusted to a maximum height of 10.25 inches. Despite the hanging base, it is guaranteed to be 100% stable.

While this unit doesn’t do too well on the aesthetic front, it certainly offers several height adjustments. Ideal for shorter users, you can rely on this versatile and solid footrest to support your legs and feet and maintain a good sitting posture regardless of where you choose to work.

At the lowest height of 5 inches, you can conveniently put this under your desk and stretch and arch your feet and when at its maximum height, you can use it for standing desks. You will notice how it will improve your blood circulation and experience less pain in your lower extremities.

With a fully textured surface, your feet can settle nicely without slipping, and you can comfortably work at home. With an easy setup, it will just take you minutes to get everything assembled and use it.

Give your feet some TLC with this footrest. Not only will you have happy feet, but you also know that your posture and blood circulation are being addressed.

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The Eureka footrest’s 20-degree tilt and its textured, massaging surface make it stand out from the other footrest on the market. It sports an ergonomic design that you can easily adjust to comfortably angle your legs. The metal footrest can efficiently support your weight while offering a comfortable platform for your feet.

It is not a lockable footrest because you can let it free-float anywhere from 20° degrees to a -20° degree angle, giving your ankles a wide range of motion.

Eureka’s footrest also boasts textured grooves that can soothingly massage your feet. You can freely run your feet across its platform and get a soothing foot massage in the process, boosting circulation within the soles of your feet.

It is also designed with a scratch-resistant rubber bottom, so your feet are protected and it will not scratch your floor – an important concern if your floors are made of hardwood.

The product is also sustainably made, using 100% environmentally friendly TPR rubber.

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