Standing on an unforgiving tiled floor can be bad for your joints and back this shock absorbing mat is similar to those used in restaurant kitchens but costs less than half the price of others weve tested thanks to its high density memory foam core and soft velour top layer it helps to ease foot stress and related back and knee problems the anti slip underside holds the mat in place on smooth floors and unlike other fatigue mats weve tested this one is fully machine washable to keep it