Side by Side Comparison of: Kangaroo Brands vs Genuine Joe

It is thick and comfortable. When you step on it you definitely feel the depth and the quality. Durable and has a nice tapered edge so you are less likely to trip on it. Everyone who has stepped on it said "Wow that feels nice." "Much better than the one I have" It is more money than most but you get what you pay for and it is thicker than most.

My home is all tile and in my kitchen...with the exception of a throw rug...standing and preparing meals was, to say the least, uncomfortable. The Kangaroo Pad is exactly what I needed. Just the right thickness...with no sliding or slipping! Just what I needed!

The comfort of this mat makes it so much nicer to prepare meals. No stress on knees or ankles! It is a much darker gray than I had expected, but am trying to make it work with my kitchen.

Bought this comfort mat because it's hard for me to get up the energy to do my dishes at the sink, knowing I'll have to stand on the hard floor when I'm tired, or pull up a chair if I want my feet not to ache. I also wanted something attractive in a warm color. This comfort mat does the job perfectly - very comfortable to stand on, and my feet don't start aching from standing nearly as quickly, and the color is just as it's supposed to be. I will say it does seem to want to slip around a little on the floor when used, but not like it's slippery, more like it gets jostled a little by the motions of your feet. Only has been jostled like a half inch in any direction tho, so no real issues in readjusting. Overall, I'm very pleased with my purchase. Comfortable, nice color, perfect size.

Love this mat. It replaced a similar one in front of my kitchen sink that I was always tripping over. This not only is more comfortable to stand on, it stays put and I've never tripped on it.

I can't believe how long it took me to buy this. I gave it in my kitchen and it makes a big difference on my feet. I am a tall heavy person. It retains its shape very well. Highly recommend.

I've used these for years to cut down on fatigue while working standing up, but I bought this one for another reason. Our tall, foot operated kitchen waste can liked to walk. By putting one of these under it, it stays put.

If you stand on your feet all day at work, on a hard surface and go home with sore feet,back,knees or just beat. This mat will make it easier on your body. I work in the deli dept for a big chain food store, they threw out the old fatigue mats 4 months ago and we are still waiting for new ones. So i bought my own. it gave my knees and feet relief from the hard floor at work, everybody loves it! My co-workers may soon be buying their own until our cheap corp bosses get around to buy new ones.I reccomend this mat to anyone on their feet a long time at work! They ship fast too!

I bought this mat for use with a standing desk and it worked perfectly. It is both comfortable and durable.

Works fantastic with any Sit-to-Stand desk. I use it at the office everyday and it saves my legs everyday. 100% recommend.

This mat is great. Its just the right amount of cushioning to do the job. I stand all day cutting hair and It helps. Plus when I wear a more pointy heel, Im not off balance.

We have wood floors and this has been a lifesaver. I put it right in front of the stove because I spend so much time cooking. I was really struggling to stand for so long. My wood floors were causing a ton of leg discomfort. It has disappeared since purchasing this. Honestly, I wish I could make our whole floor this. It doesn't slide around, and isn't so thick we trip over it. Only thing that slightly bothered me was the smell of it. I'm sensitive to smells,so I may not be the best judge. I can't smell it now that we put it onthe floor just when I opened the box

Bought this to put in front of kitchen sink. Keeps my feet from hurting while doing dishes. My wife also mentioned how hers don't hurt anymore. Item (32x20) was shipped flat, so no need to worry about creases. Will be buying another one for in front of the stove shortly.

The mat is of excellent quality, and the color is great. It does slip, as others have noted. I plan to purchase non-slip corners to add to the rug. It is very comfortable and saves my back from the pain I usually experience after standing and bending in the kitchen.

This mat is very cushy and comfortable, and the color blends with our linoleum, so it doesn't appear obtrusive. The only small con is that it does slip a bit. It's not a big hassle, but every few days I do need to recenter it in front of the sink.

this is good, but if you stand all day maybe a thicker one is better....I stand most of my day, and if I take my shoes off it is very comfortable

It's comfortable, but I wish it was a bit softer foam.

Good simple mat for the money. Quality is very high, no problems. It's a lightweight mat, much simpler item than some of the others I've looked at, and of course also much less expensive.

I use this mat when I'm standing at my stand/sit desk. My office is carpeted, so I took a chance that this inexpensive mat would provide enough cushion. My feet definitely feel better when I use the mat.It does a fairly decent job of cushioning my feet. I'm not sure if it would provide enough cushion if I were using it on concrete. It's plenty large so sometimes I fold it to double the thickness. It's not so thick that I sink into it, and for me that's a good thing.When I'm not standing at my desk, I roll up the mat and set it aside.When I stand in it, depressions from my shoes appear fairly quickly. However, they disappear when I take a break from standing on it. Overall, the mat seems to be good quality and durable.For the price point, I think it is a decent mat. If you want maximum cushion, this probably is not the mat for you. For me, it works as needed.

Mat does what it is described to do. Not as soft as I thought it would be.

Goes great with my standing desk and priced extremely cheap. You can any color you want (as long as it's black!)

Works as intended @ my standing desk, although I probably should have sprung for the thicker mat.

These work well, although a little expensive for the size you get .... my workers do love them compared to concrete floors. I found some cheaper at costco and lowes so from now on going with those

Expected much more padding given the higher reviews. I don't find a difference versus the floor with this..I wouldn't recommend.

The mat I received didn’t have much texture at all. The one pictured has a clear pattern. It is adequately comfortable. Probably wouldn’t purchase again since I’m not sure exactly what I’d receive.

Very soft, but I actually get more tired standing on this than I do just carpeting.

This arrived flat instead of rolled, which I appreciated. Its not as thick as I'd like and it does slide around on the floor.

It's good but my wife complains it moves on the tile floor

Not to much bang for my money on this small mat.

I have three of these. 2 in the kitchen with decorative mats concealing them and one in the office. With heavy use, the one in the office started to break down and little black chunks appeared all over the floor. The ones in the kitchen are doing fine and they do help cushion the hardness of the floor very well. My recommendation is that you throw these under a rug to extend the life and usefulness.

From the reviews, I expected better. My footprints stay visible for a surprising amount of time before filling back in and if you have to stand in same spot for long period....you almost sink to the ground... I ended up cutting mine into squares and using it to pad noise from equipment hitting the counter... worked GREAT for that. was very easy to cut with scissors (cheap ones at that).

This mat works well for standing for a hour or two. It feels like memory foam in a vinyl covering. It is comfortable and cushioned enough for a hour or two. Unfortunately, I bought this to use at my standing desk where I am for 8+ hours a day. After a couple hours, I find that the cushion is not enough to keep it anti-fatigue for me.

This mat is so-so. If you're going to wear shoes, it's probably not the one you want. They only vacuum my office once per week, and there are little black pieces all over the floor, because the tread on my shoes pulls them off of the mat. I figured this would go away, once it was broken in, but I've had it for 5 months, and it's still just as bad. It's definitely more comfortable than the concrete floor, and I've gotten to where I stand most of the day, because it helps with back pain, but I'll definitely be replacing this mat with something that won't make it look like Pig Pen uses my desk.

I bought this in hopes that it would be sufficient cushioning for working at a standing desk part of the day. Ok, it was cheap and had decent reviews. It is just not enough for me. I have plantar fasciitis and flat feet. Maybe if you have no foot problems it might be enough for you. I have ordered another mat, more expensive with more cushioning. This one is going to my husband's man garage.

I am a music producer, video editor, programmer, and student and I work at a standing desk. I also use a stool intermittently. I like this product, especially for the price, though I honestly think it could be more supportive. I have been using it for more than a year and I find myself sitting more frequently as my feet and lower back hurt from long periods of standing (~2 hours before I sit to let my feet recover). I like the size though, as it does allow you to move around on the mat (which I find important to alleviate pressure in my feet). I'm considering buying a Cumulus based on stellar reviews and that it looks thicker and more supportive, but this is good for the price if you just need it in a kitchen (where I'm considering moving mine) or somewhere where you won't be standing in the same place for an extended amount of time.Pros:-Great price-Reasonable comfort-Great sizeCons:-Lacks support for long standing days-Could be thicker-Ridges make it difficult to clean

This mat is definitely comfy to stand on, but it shows dirt and is hard to clean. We have only had it less than a day, but it for some flour and other smudge on it, and to wouldn't sweep up (like it did from the rest of the floor), and even wiping it with a wet paper towel didn't work. It has little grooves in the texture that trapped the flour, and I had to follow along every little groove with the wet paper towel to get it clean. Way too much work!

Hard to keep clean and They don't stay in place very well

It came rolled up, and the creases remain. We decided to keep it because it's feels so amazing to stand on and my GF really wanted it but every day I see the creases and it drives me nuts. I would love to exchange for one without this issue but I know it won't happen. 2 weeks later they are still there.

I purchased a 39x20 mat and a 79x24 mat. The smaller one is great and has a very grippy backing. The backing for the larger one feels very different and the mat slides all over the place. You can tell the mats look different so they are probably manufactured by two different companies. The larger one also arrived in a box that was too small so there is a crease in it. Will be returning the larger one.

Arrived fast, but this mat is very cheaply made. The foam is not that dense and I've find myself bottoming out. (I'm not even that heavy!) This mat would be considered an economical mat at best. Do yourself a favor and go to your local warehouse store and try standing on the mat the cashiers stand on. That is a real mat and should be your gauge to compare other mats to. If you have never experienced an anti fatigue mat before, please do yourself a favor stand on the ones at the warehouse store first.This mat also gives off a very strong chemical smell that gave us all a headaches.Bottom line:There are better options. This mat is very thin and bottoms out. Strong chemical smell and feels cheap. Look elsewhere...

I'm extremely disappointed in this mat, especially since it got such good reviews! I have a stand up desk at work and my feet hurt the day I used this mat more than any other day.It's a solid rubber material that gives quite a bit but doesn't quite contour to your step like the foam or gel ones; it doesn't leave a footprint even for a second. That means it's good and sturdy, but not quite as supportive.It also "popped up" in the center and got an air bubble underneath it when not in use.I will give it credit that it's the best mat at not sliding around. It didn't move an inch all day, while other mats tend to drift a little.I've also tried the AmazonBasics mat and a GelPro Elite. The AmazonBasics mat is really good, but the GelPro Elite is my favorite by far. This Kangaroo mat is my least favorite. It may be better suited for a garage or utility work station for short time periods, but not a standing desk.

Granted, I am 270 pounds, but this anti fatigue mat does not have much padding at all. Anyone that comes in my office to check my stand up desk out always make a comment about how this mat really is not effective for long term standing, but maybe it was not meant for that. I only bought this because Amazon had the tag at the bottom that stated that customers that bought the stand up desk, also bought this mat.

Really thin. I purchased this to use with a standing desk, and it doesn't provide enough support/comfort, as I can feel the floor through this mat. Maybe it's a sign that I need to lose a few lbs, but I tried one at another retailer that's thicker, and it was thicker and has more support than this one. Didn't work out for me. Plus, the design looks a bit too industrial for my office space.

It wasn't quite as squishy as I wanted it to be. I found a much plusher mat at Costco but it also was 3 times as expensive as this one. Worth it to me in order to make standing more comfy.

I purchased this last week, and have used it for a week. When I first started standing, I noticed it did not support my feet properly. I don't spend on more than 30 minutes, so it is not that harmful. It does not look like a fancy mat, just a cheap piece of vinyl. When I first got it, I found a small part of white stains, so I scratched it a little bit. The stain didn't go away, but it left a scratch on the surface of the mat. It is cheaper than other mats, but it's easy to get cracked. If there's someone, looking for a mat that will support a little amount of comfort, this product is reasonable. However, I am looking for other mats that guarantee the surface of good quality.

I'm returning these today. They are thin, smelly, and look like tires. I have a ceramic floor and a bad back, so I need the cushioning that these mats promised. They do not provide the cushioning I expected. I also did not like the lines going through the entire mat that look like tire treads. You can even feel them through thick slippers! And the rubber or vinyl smell did not go away after 48 hours. So back they go to amazon.So I tried another brand, and now I'm ordering 2 more of them: "NoTrax 511 Vinyl Marble Tuff Anti-Fatigue Floor Mat, 2' Width x 3' Length x 1/2" Thickness, Blue"

I purchased this mat in September of 2011, and have been using it until June 2012. I am an attorney who spends an average of 10 hours a day standing. The mat was purchased to combat foot, knee, and lower back pain from when I originally stopped sitting.When I first started standing at work, I noticed significant foot and lower back pain. I purchased this mat, and it originally alleviated the foot and lower back pain. However, I spend on average 10 hours per day standing at the office, and this mat does not provide the proper support for that amount of use. It is a cheap piece of vinyl that is obviously machine-cut from a much larger piece. These mats are being passed off as anti-fatigue mats, but they were most likely designed for another purpose. The vinyl is not attractive and should not be used where aesthetics are a concern.Pros:-The price is low relative to other anti-fatigue mats on Amazon.-Good for light use, perhaps standing one hour or less at a time.-The item is durable, and has not broken down after standing on it for nearly a year.Cons:-The mat is only 1/4" thick.-Does not provide proper support for someone standing eight hours or more per day.-Does not adequately prevent foot, knee, and back pain.-Made from cheap vinyl and obviously machine-cut off a much longer piece. Looks cheap as well.Bottom Line:If you are looking for a piece of material that will offer a low amount of support for a low price, this item is for you. However, don't expect this item to provide relief to your body if you are standing on it for long periods at a time.

needs to be a little bit harder, its very very soft making your lumbar muscles work 2x more to make you stable. (removes the pain under your feet but gives you lowerback pain. Making more firm will solve.

We have purchased this on two seperate occasions, we've purchased the 70" x 24" both times and both times, and both times they delivered a smaller mat. If you look at the picture, the MFG label states 32x20. The Scan Bar shows 70 x 24. Wrong label.

The chemical smell lasted for DAYS without letting up even the slightest bit -- even though I kept the mat outside to air out. It gave me a massive headache to be around this thing. I didn't want to subject my child or pet to all the nasty chemicals so I returned it. Too bad, because it without the unbearable stench it seemed to be a decent mat to have under your feet.

These look and feel nice, but they smell. We put them in the garage to air out for a month before we brought them inside. They still smell.

Arrived smelling of mold/mildew. Aired it out. Still smelled awful. Returned it for this one--very happy: Imprint Cumulus9 Kitchen Mat Nantucket Series Island Area Runner 26 in. x 72 in. x 5/8 in. Espresso

I used it for a few days when I first got it and it had such a strong chemical smell that I had to stop using it. I put it on my back porch to air out for a few weeks and tried to use it again and the smell was still too strong. It is comfortable but the smell is way to strong. If you like smelling chemicals all day, it may be for you.

Pieces of the mat began falling off within the first 10 minutes of use. The mat was also not as supportive as most mats I've owned within the same price range. I could not attempt a return since I had the item for a few months prior to actually unpacking and using it. The poor quality material pills up and many many little pieces fall off it nonstop. Makes a huge mess on the floor and it only takes stepping on it for a second or 2 for it to make the same mess again. I had much better luck with mats from Costco and Bed Bath & Beyond.

Let me say that I never send anything back, but I took the time and trouble for this. I got it and thought it didn't have much cushioning, so I went to Bed Bath and stood on 4 different kinds.This was by far the most lacking. You get what you pay for in this case.

I bought this mat because it is described as anti-fatigue but unfortunately it is not. It's very thin and that's why it is cheaper. I've one anti-fatigue foot-mat in office given by ergonomic experts and this one is not even close to that. There is no way this can prevent back pain or knee pain. It is good to use as pretty much regular mat and nothing more. It is definitely not for standing 8 hours and will not prevent any pains. I bought this believing it to be anti-fatigue. I believed the low price is because of Amazon itself selling it but not true. Probably, Amazon should remove the anti-fatigue word from here.If you are looking for quick use like 30mins or as a general purpose door mat this is good. Definitely, not an anti-fatigue mat!

I like to stand at the sink bare foot, the ridges on the top of this mat are extremely uncomfortable. Even with my walking shoes on, this mat isn't cushy enough, seems kind of hard, compared to others that I've stood on. So sorry I wasted my time on this.

I just converted to standing desk, so I was looking fro a mat to stand at while I work on my computer all day. I was expecting more from this floormat. I'm not sure what it would be appropriate for, since I stood on it for about 2 minutes and it already had deep dents in it. It's also not even remotely comfortable to stand on, even with shoes.

I purchased two of these for my two, new counter height desks. The floor in my office is concrete with a very thin layer of carpeting so an anti-fatigue mat sounded like a great idea. This mat is VERY thin, it provides maybe 60 seconds of 'ant-fatigue'. I weigh 190 lbs and after standing on this for 60 seconds it essential levels out and goes flat... defeating the purpose of the entire thing.I'm not sure if I got the same product that everyone else is raving about, but I can't understand how it could be. I've ended up folding it into quarters just to get some cushioning, but I will be reinvesting in a much higher quality mat.Save yourself some money and time, buy higher quality.