Kensington SmartFit SoleMate Plus Foot Rest - Grey

Product Overview

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The Kensington SmartFit SoleMate Plus is one of those “small upgrade, big difference” office buys—especially if you spend all day sat down with your feet dangling or planted awkwardly. The adjustable positioning makes it easy to find a comfortable angle without constantly fiddling, and the textured surface feels like it’ll hold up to daily use (rather than turning into a smooth, slippery step). At £47.35 ex-VAT, it’s not cheap, but it’s also not crazy for something that can genuinely improve posture and reduce leg fatigue for people who sit for long stretches.

Who should buy: anyone using a basic desk setup, hot-desking, or an office chair that doesn’t quite get you right—think support teams, desk workers, finance/admin, customer service reps. It’s especially good if your chair height can’t be perfectly matched to the desk, because raising your feet helps you “reset” your seating position. Who should skip it: if you already have a well-tuned workstation (height-adjusted everything, good chair, proper desk clearance), this may feel like a nice-to-have rather than a game-changer. Also, if you’re tall and consistently need a bigger platform or your desk is unusually low, measure first—sole rests are great, but they’re limited by what fits under your desk.