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Imprint anti-fatigue floor mats

red_eared_slider86

13 years ago

DH couldn't stomach GelPro prices, so I went looking for something cheaper and found the Imprint anti-fatigue floor mats. I received them last night and laid them on the floor (one runner in the kitchen and a smaller one in the laundry room). I got the Expresso basketweave, and it looks very stylish, and it feels great underfoot. Has anybody else tried this brand of floor mat?

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chrisa62401
13 years ago
We have 3 of the smaller ones in our kitchen
Buehl
13 years ago
Chrisa62401...and...? How do you like them? How long have you had them? How are they holding up? Do they "work" (ease back/leg/foot pain when standing for a long time)?
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aliris19
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red_eared_slider86
Original Author
13 years ago
Well, not much response on this one, but, after cooking Christmas dinner and hosting it at my house, I've had time to test them out. I can now verify that these mats SAVED MY FEET! I have flat, arthritic feet, so foot pain is a constant for me, but these made a HUGE difference. Hope that helps anyone who needs something that is more affordable.

Red
formerlyflorantha
13 years ago
I splurged on two 5-foot gel pros that arrived two days ago. My Christmas present to myself. The color and pattern are a little cheaper than their other stuff, an "introductory price" for new basketweave product and grey color, plus there was free shipping and Holiday price, or something like that. I must say that already we hop from mat to mat whenever possible, avoiding the floor like little kids who don't want to break their mother's back. The mats will make it easier for me to stand in kitchen on my sore feet. I'll give my mats a workout today when DH's family comes for dinner.

Wish I'd known about the Imprint variety sooner. Thanks for posting, Red. People who don't have foot trouble may not understand how significant these products can be. It doesn't matter how pretty the kitchen is if you hate being in it because you hurt there.
londongirl_2009
13 years ago
I have 2 in my kitchen that I purchased at Costco for $25.00 (CDN) each in October. My Costco doesn't have any left but I saw the same ones in WalMart for the same price. I believe the make is "Gel Mat". They are so good for my arthritic knees. I find it much easier for doing dishes or standing at the stove for any length of time.
lisa_a
13 years ago
We bought a GelPro mat for my SIL last Christmas. She LOVES it, especially during marathon holiday cooking sessions. She told me yesterday that her legs and feet no longer ache after standing on her tile floors. I bought the mat at Bed, Bath & Beyond with a 20% off coupon, which helped bring the price down to something a little more affordable.

I'd never heard of other brands but I'm glad to know there are options. Where did you find Imprint, red? And please post an update later, letting us know if it continues to hold up well. TIA!
red_eared_slider86
Original Author
13 years ago
I found the Imprint brand online, at Home Depot. I ordered them from Imprint's website, however, because the item cost was the same but I could get free shipping.

The caveat, of course, is that Imprint does not offer anywhere near the selection of beautiful colors and patterns that you find at GelPro.

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