Anti-fatigue mats

[electricald]

Hey everyone,
Like everything else that's Festool, it comes at a price. I have bought much of the Festool line and so far, I am impressed with it all. So, are those anti-fatigue mats great mats or are they just "expensive" great mats. Let's face it, isn't it just rubber under foot? Who has used them and can say, there is yet again, the Festool difference.

Regards,
Dan

 

[JayStPeter]

I'd honestly say,  nothing special about them other than the logo.  But,  the logo is nice.

 

[Kevin D.]

I have two of them and they are indeed perdy!  But you can get the same quality about a third cheaper elsewhere.  I think LV sells such if I'm not mistaken.

 

[erock]

Yeah, nothing special.

I had one in front of my MFT/3 for a month or so….it ripped and the edges seem to be falling about.  Now it's laying in a spot that doesn't see much foot traffic.

Eric

 

[electricald]

Thanks Guys,
Eric, I see yours has already shown its wear spots.
Kevin, They are nice for sure and LV does sell them. I thought they would be very resilient though for the price.
2' x 3' is $85.00 and the 3' x 5' is $141.00 CAD.

Dan

 

[jmarkflesher]

I went through the MAT phase about two years ago right when I retired. Got two from a known vender, maybe $65.00 each. When my wife saw them she said that's only good for two spots and you paid $130.00. Get a pair of clogs that the hospital workers wear and you are good any where you go. Plus they slip on and off easily. I think KEEN is the name of the clogs. WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT IT. SHE WAS RIGHT. mark

 

[semenza]

The Festool mats seem to about the same as other anti-fatigue mats. But in both cases they aren't just rubber , like a hard rubber mat, underfoot. Some type of spring cushion material. I have a large (3' x 10') one in front of my main bench. I bought it from a place that lets you specify the length you want  in 3' and 4' wide.  Offered in 1/2" thick and 5/8" thick. I like the thicker one. It has made a noticeable difference when I work at that bench for most of a day.

Seth

 

[Sparktrician]

I went through the MAT phase about two years ago right when I retired. Got two from a known vender, maybe $65.00 each. When my wife saw them she said that's only good for two spots and you paid $130.00. Get a pair of clogs that the hospital workers wear and you are good any where you go. Plus they slip on and off easily. I think KEEN is the name of the clogs. WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT IT. SHE WAS RIGHT. mark

Are you sure about Keen?  I was thinking it might be Crocs. 

 

[John H]

I have a couple of anti fatigue mats that I purchased from Costco

$45 each including shipping for a 3' x 5'.  It's kind of hard to tell in the pic, but the design uses a grid of holes (you can see the floor through it)

http://www.costco.com/Crown-Safewalk-Light-Heavy-Duty-Anti-Fatigue-Mat%2C-Rubber%2C-36-inch-x-60-inch%2C-Black-CWN-WSCT35BK.product.11519332.html?catalogId=10701&keyword=500377&langId=-1&storeId=10301

 

[electricald]

Seth,
Well I guess the size you have is nice. I have only two options living in Canada, as far as I can see, and as listed above.
I was thinking that these would be something over and above the usual, like most things that are Festool.
$140 is a lot to pony up for a 3 x 5 mat. I'll  buy something else or put the money towards my next Festool purchase.

Dan

 

[Slappy]

Harbor Freight is yer friend,

I use these

http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-anti-fatigue-foam-mat-set-94635.html?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=1014_PLS&utm_source=1021#.UxolRIXEHSk

$8.oo with a coupon , when they wear out or rip  I get more , I used the older ones around the shop to pad what needs padding , I cut to a needed size for vibration dampeners & so on , excreta  .
I'm a smart shopper & don't spend money on logos OR buy from industrial suppliers that use these type of items to boost their bottom line
the market up on pads is insane at some suppliers
JUST I M O  [cool]

 

[jmarkflesher]

Sparktrician,
                    Actually Klogs are the correct name. They are polyurethane and have no back strap. They provide great support and slip on and off without bending down.The heel has about 1 3/4" of padding and the rest of the foot about 3/4". They are designed for hospital workers who spend 8 to 10 hours on concrete. MARK

 

[Len]

+1 on the shoe recommendations.  Plus it is a whole lot easier to sweep around a pair of shoes (if you're wearing them)  than a mat

 

[Brice Burrell]

Sparktrician,
                     Actually Klogs are the correct name. They are polyurethane and have no back strap. They provide great support and slip on and off without bending down.The heel has about 1 3/4" of padding and the rest of the foot about 3/4". They are designed for hospital workers who spend 8 to 10 hours on concrete. MARK

Do you have a link?

 

[Sparktrician]

Sparktrician,
                    Actually Klogs are the correct name. They are polyurethane and have no back strap. They provide great support and slip on and off without bending down.The heel has about 1 3/4" of padding and the rest of the foot about 3/4". They are designed for hospital workers who spend 8 to 10 hours on concrete. MARK

Do you have a link?

Klogs are a new one on me.  Thanks for the clarity. 

 

[JayStPeter]

Yeah, nothing special.

I had one in front of my MFT/3 for a month or so….it ripped and the edges seem to be falling about.   Now it's laying in a spot that doesn't see much foot traffic.

Eric

Now that you mention it, one of the corners ripped off mine early on.  Maybe not so durable.

 

[jmarkflesher]

Brice, www.allheart.com/mens-shoes/c/1213/        Jay St Peter, You should stick with MADE IN USA.