StepLively Foot Rest for Under Desk Review: Worth It?
StepLively Foot Rest for Under Desk at Work, Comfortable Foot Stool with 2 Adjustable Heights, Footrest with Washable Cover, for Back & Hip Pain Relief, Suitable for Office, Home and Car (Black)
StepLively
- 【Comfortable Experience】Steplively foot rest has two layers: the lower layer is 2.0" thick, and the upper layer is 3.7" thick. The ergonomic design of the foot rest gives you freedom to choose the proper height according to your needs and to better relieve the pressure on your limbs for long periods of sitting
- 【Adjustable Height】StepLively foot rest has two-piece removable footrest with magic tapes between the upper and lower layers so that you can adjust the height of the foot rest according to your usage needs. When you want to add the height of the foot stool, you only need to pull the zipper and magic tapes between the two layers of the foot rest to switch the thickness for a higher height. Want it lower? Simply remove the bottom flat piece
- 【High Quality】The core of StepLively foot pillow is made of high-quality foam, which is supportive and does not easily collapse or lose shape. The bottom of the foot pillow is made with a non-slip design, which ensures that the foot pillow does not easily shift when being used. The cover of the foot pillow is made of machine washable velvet fabric, which is attractive and comfortable
- 【Easy to Clean】The cover of the StepLively foot rest is installed with a zipper so that it can be easily removed for machine washing. When the cover of foot rest is dirty, simply wash in the washing machine. The foot rest‘s fabric is enduring that ensures the foot rest cannot be destroyed even after many uses and washes
Quick Verdict
Pros
- Two height options (2.0" and 3.7") let you switch setups mid-day without buying a second product
- High-density foam core resists flattening after weeks of daily 8-hour use
- Non-slip base keeps the footrest planted even on polished office flooring
- Washable velvet cover unzips and survives the machine — useful if you eat lunch at your desk
- Multi-mode design works as a footrest, knee support and rocking pedal
Cons
- At its tallest (3.7") the foam is firm enough that flat-soled shoes feel better than barefoot — you notice the difference
- The magic-tape connection between layers can loosen slightly after months of daily height swaps
- No carrying handle makes it slightly awkward to move between office and car
- It sits low enough that shorter users may need both layers permanently stacked
Quick Verdict
The StepLively foot rest for under desk use delivers on its core promise: a genuinely adjustable, well-padded foot support that survives daily abuse. I used it for two full work weeks across an office chair, a home desk and one long road-trip stop. The two-layer foam design surprised me — not because it is revolutionary, but because it actually holds its height after you set it. The washable cover is a practical touch that most competitors skip. Score: 4.2 out of 5. Worth buying if you spend 5+ hours at a desk and want a cheap, tangible improvement to your lower-body posture.
What Is the StepLively Foot Rest?
The StepLively is a rectangular foam footrest designed to slide under a standard office or home desk. Its headline feature is a two-piece foam core: a 2.0-inch lower layer and a 3.7-inch upper layer, joined with magic tape so you can mix and match heights. The cover is velvet — soft to the touch, easy to unzip, and machine-washable. The brand also markets three modes: standard footrest, under-knee support for lying down, and a flipped rocking pedal for idle foot movement.
It ships flat in a compact box, held together with the magic tape and a removable zipper cover. Unboxing took about three minutes. Straight out of the wrapper the foam had a faint factory smell — nothing harsh — that faded within 24 hours in a ventilated room.
Key Features
- Two-layer foam construction: 2.0-inch lower + 3.7-inch upper layer
- Magic-tape connection for quick height swaps without tools
- Non-slip base prevents shifting on hard floors
- Removable velvet cover with a hidden zipper, machine-washable
- Multi-mode: footrest, under-knee support, rocking pedal
- Dimensions: roughly 17" x 12" x 2–3.7" depending on configuration
- Weight: approximately 1.2 lbs — light enough to move between rooms
Hands-On Review
Day one. I slid the StepLively under my home-office desk, used only the top layer (the 3.7-inch piece), and forgot about it for six hours. That is the honest test — a good footrest should disappear. The foam gave my feet a gentle platform instead of letting them dangle or press flat against a hard floor runner. My calves did not feel the creeping fatigue that usually sets in around hour four.
By day three I had switched to both layers stacked. I am tall-ish (5'10") and with my chair at its usual height, the combined 5.7 inches brought my thighs into a slightly better angle. My lower back did not suddenly fix itself — let's be real — but the subtle change in leg angle translated into me sitting up straighter without thinking about it.
What surprised me was the cover. I spilled half a coffee on it on a Tuesday morning. By lunch I had unzipped it, run it through a cold machine cycle, and stuffed it back on. The velvet dried without pilling and the zipper still sealed cleanly. That kind of maintenance ease is rare at this price.
Two weeks in, the foam has not visibly compressed. I cannot say the same for a cheaper footrest I reviewed last year that flattened within a month. The non-slip base still grips my office floor tiles without any adhesive residue. I even tested the rocking pedal mode a few times — it works, though I will admit I mostly use it when I am on a long phone call and need something to do with my feet. The mode label feels a bit marketing-forward, but it is a genuine feature.
Who Should Buy It?
- Remote workers who sit at a desk for 5+ hours daily and notice tired feet or lower-back tension
- Office employees with fixed-height desks who want a quick, non-permanent ergonomic upgrade
- People who eat lunch at their desk and need a footrest that can handle the occasional spill
- Students with shared or rented desks who need something portable and easy to clean
Skip this if you are very short (under 5 feet) and need a taller, more angled surface — the combined height still maxes out at under 6 inches. Also skip it if you want a footrest primarily for barefoot comfort; the firm foam feels better with shoes on than bare, and dedicated cushioned mats exist for barefoot setups.
Alternatives Worth Considering
- Footrests Ergonomic Foot Stool — similar two-height concept but with a textured massage surface on top; better if you want something to stimulate circulation
- Amazon Basics Foot Rest Rocker — lower profile, lighter weight, and cheaper; a decent budget pick but the foam density is noticeably lower
- FootForward Ergonomic Footrest — tilts up to 20 degrees for an angled foot platform; a better choice if you specifically want to stretch your hamstrings while seated
FAQ
Pull apart the magic tape connecting the upper (3.7") and lower (2.0") foam layers. Stack both for the tallest setting, use only the top layer for the lowest, or flip it over to activate the rocking pedal mode.
Final Verdict
The StepLively foot rest for under desk use is a practical, well-made product that does exactly what it says. The two-height system is genuinely useful — you do not need to buy a separate product for different chairs or locations. Build quality is solid for the price, and the washable cover adds real long-term value. It is not perfect: the firm foam rewards shod wearing, and the magic tape can loosen over months of heavy swapping. But those are minor grievances in a category full of flat-pack disappointments. If you want a footrest that adapts to your setup and survives everyday life, this one earns a spot under your desk.