This thing does look cool but I’m not sure the theory is sound. You essentially put your feet on it and roll it around under your desk while you work, encouraging circulation and wellness. BBG suggests that this might be a nefarious plot to bring skateboards into the workplace under the guise of ergonomics I’m more inclined to suspect that this is a device dedicated to eating up most of the end of year HR budget that won’t roll over to next year. It will cost $200. Seriously. Buy a skateboard.
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