Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I recently changed companies (work as a design engineer) and this office is just being setup so not all of the "extras" are in place yet compared to my previous company regarding ergonomics. Throughout most of the day I'm sitting at my desk and those in similar cases know what a huge difference a footrest makes. I ordered the SoleMassager "Exerciser" to replace the cardboard box I've been using as a footrest hoping this would work out well. The price is reflective of the quality of the product. Below is a summary of what I liked and did not like about the product: Pros: • Height and platform angle adjustment • Straightforward assembly • Lightweight but remains fairly planted on the carpet floor • Rocking feature to help keep your legs and feet in motion throughout the day • Does what it should in keeping legs elevated from the floor Cons: • Noise! The slightest movement (either rocking or just moving of shoes) makes an audible creaking/knocking noise • Noted noise is amplified by the shell design of the platform • Inability to lock the angle of the platform in place What can be improved: • A rubberized or similar coating on the platform surface will help dampen the noise issue • Improved rocking mechanism (material or design change) would reduce the noise while rotating the platform • Add a locking feature for the platform angle to allow the user the ability to fix the angle as desired Final thoughts: The plastic material is the reason for a few of my pros but it is also my main dislike for the product. I'm well aware that the cons are largely related to the price point of the product and noted improvements would increase the cost thus I feel it is priced appropriately. This may work well for a home office where bugging of co-workers is not a concern. Though it's a significant improvement over the cardboard box, I've ultimately decided to return the product and seek out a better solution. In addition to this written review I've included a video for those interested in hearing the mentioned noise. I attempted to mimic typical foot movement and wasn't too intense with the movements in order to not disturb the co-workers in the office. Hope this helps those interested in the product!