Just enough firmness to help you balance but not enough to cause any discomfort. This is a perfect standing desk accessory - standing on a hard floor, thin squishy mat or overly squishy thick mat doesn't work. Something like this mat really helps your ankles, feet, and overall posture.

5 stars!! I really am enjoying the cork standing mat. Wayfair shipped it immediately and although I am not currently using it as it is intended as a standing mat but rather as a stepping stone from a hallway into our bathroom for now— I thrill using it! It is such a delightful experience for the feet and spirit as not only does it bring attention of comfort to the feet, it brings one to attention of the moment. It’s a reminder to BE HERE NOW. It adds its unique beauty to a 2’ X 2’ area most would not give any attention. I know I can whisk it to another spot where I may need to stand for a bit to boot. I am very pleased!

Update- not very easy to clean and looks darker now, but still feels good to sand in! Haven’t had this very long yet since it arrived during the holidays, but it is heavenly to stand on. It’s so squishy to stand on, you sink into it. It’s very thick and has a good bounce to it. I like the shape, as usually these types of mats are square. Love the natural cork and the way it looks in the kitchen. Hoping that it cleans easily, but looking forward to using this while at the sink.

Very comfortable and light weight mat. This is Made of natural material. Provided Good padding and excellent support for feet. It Can be used and moved anywhere around the house easily. I love it and recommend.

This cork standing mat is just what I needed. It is just as described and the quality of the material is great. It really helps my feet feel better when needing to stand in the same place for a long time.