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Kelby

Post subject: Re: Anti_Fatigue Matting

Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2014 12:02 am

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Alex Kleon wrote:

Kelby wrote:

Before you invest lots of time and money in mats, go down to your local sporting goods store and buy a good pair of insoles for your shoes. They do the same thing, except (a) they are softer than the mats, (b) they are contoured to fit your arch, which is a big part of the problem (which the mats do not solve), and (c) they are way cheaper and less hassle than the mats.

Soft isn't necessarily what you want in floor mats or insoles. Mats are meant to absorb shock, and if it is too soft, the shock of your foot hitting the mat may transmit to the hard floor surface underneath.
I wear custom orthotics in my shoes, and they have about 1/16" of cushion, yet they are very comfortable. I've worked on very soft industrial floor mats, while fairly thick, they can be tiring to walk on. Your foot tends to roll, and it feels like you are walking on sand in bare feet - very tiring.

New shock absorbers in your car work because they support the vehicle, and dissipate shock. When they start to wear and go soft, the don't do such a good job anymore.

Thats my take on what works for my 56 year old feet. Age and mileage may cause individuals to have different results!

Alex

That's an interesting perspective. For me, woodworking is not a high impact sport. The shock of my foot hitting the floor is not what makes my feet sore. I stand a lot in the shop, with my feet in one place. It's not a shock, but a prolonged pressure on my feet that causes soreness. For that dynamic, the soft insoles work well. I got rid of my anti-fatigue mats a long time ago, as the insoles were a big upgrade and the mats were unnecessary.

For tennis, I use a stiffer insole. Woodworking is not tennis.

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dnf777

Post subject: Re: Anti_Fatigue Matting

Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2014 6:34 pm

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Another small advantage may be the temperature buffering effect of cushions. Not much, but better than bare concrete, I'm sure.

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