I would like to purchase this mat to use at my standing desk at work, it is okay to wear heels on the mat? I have a gelpro at home in my kitchen and it suggests not wearing heels on it.
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The mat is firm and the material is fairly sturdy. It should hold up for heels but it does have give to it which might cause your shoe to sink in and trip you up if you aren't careful when moving. It does show the outline of my bare feet after I've been standing on it for awhile. Tips from heels would sink in further. Didn't notice if there was a warning label on the mat re heels. Maybe an email to the manufacturer? Good luck!
437733
In my opinion, heels should not be worn anywhere, especially if you are standing all day. I suspect they would cut into this mat.
1249261
The mat is made of a solid hard rubber,not like a chef's mat that is thick and filled with gel.Although I haven't walked on it in heals or pumps I don't believe you would penetrate it.
2230923
I drove with dress shoes couple of times. Did not have any problems with it and I often drive with flip flops and sandals.I would say as long as the mat is not wet it should not make it slippery. Hope this help.Leon.
2105426
Works for me!! The heel is padded & I get immediate relief. Of course, I am not on my feet 8 hours a day but it's worth a try!
2131353
I would believe you could use this, BUT I would definetily not straight on a desk. I would put a mat under it. You may put too much pressure and I would NOT want to damage the desk. Good Luck, Joannie :)
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We used ours on carpet and it was very soft and squishy; I don't think heels would go through it, but it was hard to walk on. On grass, I would definitely use plywood or some other hard surface, and tack it down REALLY well.
663875
I use it for a gel pad on the bottom or my foot. I put the Skintac on the bottom or my foot in the morning, let it dry a couple of minutes and then apply the gel pad. It keeps it securely in place all day. I have to peel it off at night. After two months I am very happy.
1387388
I only used mine with flats. I don't know about heels. I think there is a special pair for boots. Good Luck.
2255039
yes, this is movable, the issue of sitting at your desk with a mat is the un-level floor the mat creates. I do not sit for more then 10 mins (rest a bit) so it does not effect me but I am not sure it would be comfortable if I sat for any length and actually tried to work. I have found that standing is actually no bad and I work on a trading desk.
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HI - yes I am about 6'4" barefoot and I would like a smidge more too...The Varidesk Pro goes to about 15" or maybe 16" off the desk surface. (just measured) This is in ADDITION to the desk risers that I bought last here on Amazon. I have my desk rasied 3" all around just so I can sit comfortably at it. Mine are clear and just wonderful. The combo is good enough for me that I love the Varidesk Pro with my mods. It would be EASY to build a base of plywood or similar and set it on as well to get your height without raising the desk as I did. My monitor does not raise and I have had to build a base 8" tall and 10" wide from a 2 x 10 I cut, stacked, nailed, and painted black. Looks good now and I have the monitor up where I need it. If you are remotely interested in a stand up desk - I really think this is a great way to go. And it's easy to rig up ways to make it work for us taller guys.
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You can - that's how you're supposed to use them. Start with cool, completely clean and dry foot for the best chance of the pads staying put. If you don't, they won't stick as well - - and even when you DO prep your feet the right way, the gel pads may tend to shift around if feet get hot and sweaty.
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The picture I see seems wrong. It comes up just a few inches around the entire mat. Your foot would be on factory plastic, I believe.
264520
No when I use it I usually have socks on or slippers. They are probably talking about the sandpaper like surface so your feet don't slip.
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i tried my on my foot which is a size 12. it does not fit over the heel. i do not think it will fit over your foot right. it is hard to pull up. i would not recommend using bees wax in this unit. i would only use the wax they sell on amazon because it has moisturizers in it. i'm afraid bees wax would clog the unit and it would not heat.
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I wouldn't use this mat with sneakers or any other work out footgear other then what it was intended for; yoga. In my opinion I think it would probably be fine, since it it such a great mat, but you wouldn't be getting the longevity of the mat like you would if it were only used for yoga or Pilates.
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I loved this when my Achilles bothers me. Great for icing. I think you would be ok. It fits by molding around your foot so it's not by the length. Maybe your toes wouldn't be out as much but I think you would be fine I wear a 7 1/2 normally.
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I've never tried it personally but I don't see why not. On their website they showed someone standing on the mat with socks on so you should probably use it like that.