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" I recently started working at a standing desk and knew right away I was going to need a floor mat. I was at a department store and they had some on sale so I bought what looked like a good one with some type of memory foam in it for $19.99. After a couple of days of using it, the flaws became clear. The memory foam had a short (or long depending how you look at it) memory. Naturally when working at a standing desk you stand in the same position for quite a long period and the foam stopped springing back to the original position. So I was standing in "holes" where my heel would be for long periods of time. I moved the mat around and even flipped it over (it didn't have a set top and bottom position) and that didn't do anything. It degraded even further within a week to the point where it was like nothing was even there. Thus I began my search for a new mat. I knew I would have to pay for something of higher quality. After several searches I settled on the Imprint CumulusPro Commercial Grade mat. It certainly cost more than most other mats but it received good reviews so I decided to purchase it with some reservation as to whether it would really be that good. Once I received it and unboxed it I knew immediately that this was going to be a better mat. First off, it stays put when you put it on the floor and doesn't move around like the other cheap mat I had purchased. More importantly though, it is firm but extremely comfortable to stand on all day, which for me is 8-10 hours. After several weeks of using it there's no sign whatsoever of it losing support where I stand the most. Another bonus is that due to its design, and possibly even its weight, the corners don't curl up waiting to trip you. I've learned over the years that I shouldn't be afraid to spend a little more money on something if I want good quality and something that will last. Unfortunately, I don't always apply that and I usually end up regretting it as was the case with my original floor mat. This mat truly lives up to the old "you get what you pay for" adage. If you're looking for a good anti-fatigue mat don't think twice about the Imprint CumulusPro Commercial Grade mat. Just buy it and your feet and body will thank you."