Sleepy Ride - Airplane Footrest Made with Premium Memory Foam - Airplane Travel Accessories - Helps to Prevent Swelling and Soreness - Provides Comfort for Shorter Legs (Jet Black)

I was not paid to write this review. I am not a robot. I actually bought this because I fly transcons every so often and wanted to test this out in preparation for a transatlantic flight later on. I tested it out on a 3-hr Delta flight while seated on a window seat. For the most part, I was comfortable. I think I should have adjusted the footrest slightly higher, but even at the position it was at, it was better than just leaving your feet rest flat on the floor. There was definitely a difference after I decided to pack up the footrest prior to landing. That being said, I think I would have truly enjoyed this even more if I had booked Comfort+ as my legs were a bit cramped (then again, the configuration of the airplane is what made it cramped). First things first: it comes in a plastic zipper case which you can use instead of the actually carrying bag (I'll keep using it instead of the bag since it can protect against water and such). The footrest itself is easy to set up in an airplane: 1. Open the tray table in front of you and buckle it so that once the table is closed, the footrest remains in place. 2. Gently raise your feet and place them on the footrest (be considerate of the person in front of you; remember: you're both packed like sardines so don't make their experience worse). 3. Relax and enjoy the flight! If you need to move your feet, do it gently so that the seat in front of you doesn't rock. I switched my legs from crossed to uncrossed to side and the seat barely nudged, all while enjoying my rest. Now, caveats: 1. Not all airlines will allow this. Consult your airline to see if there will be any issues with this. Even if the airline doesn't allow it, the worst that can happen is that they ask you to take it down, but keep reading. 2. Not all airplanes are capable of supporting this. Regional jets (CRJs, ERJs) have very little legroom, small tray tables, and very weak seats. You're better off going with the mainline jets (Airbus, Boeing). Besides, for the flight time of those jets, it's not even worth taking out. 3. Not all seats can accommodate you. Don't get a bulkhead seat or one that has a seat way ahead of you. The footrest will not work. 4. Not all remaining seats are the same. Airlines have to abide by safety regulations and exit row seats and aisle seats will be big no-nos. You're better off booking a window seat if you're on your own or a middle seat if someone you know is traveling in the window seat. You SHOULD NOT impede access to the aisle for anyone (that's how they'll ask you to take it down). Even if your entire party is seated next to you, never use this on an aisle seat. 5. You're probably better off with nothing under the seat in front of you so you can take advantage of various positions (legs extended but still suspended being the best one). However, be considerate of others and if you have a handbag or backpack, place it there and leave the space overhead for carryons. Finally, not all airlines are made equally. Legacy carriers like American, Delta, and United offer Economy Plus cabins that have a bit more legroom and may make it more comfortable to use this. Budget airlines like Spirit have so little legroom that there is no way you'll enjoy this. If you're flying in first class, it's pointless since the tray table is under the armrest and there is plenty of leg space as it is (unless you're flying an intl. configuration in which case it truly is pointless to bring it out).

I wasn't sure this was going to work, but on the long flight to So Africa from San jose, this offered a PERFECT alternative sitting position. It is a quality product and although it does not work great for stretching you legs under an airplane seat but it is perfect to lift your feet and knees off the floor and seat which enables you to turn sideways in your airplane seat or sit straight with your knees up taking pressure off the back of your legs and mildly stretching your back. The foam padding helps a lot when in a position for a long time. I also like the travel pouch that comes with it. It will work in cars too!! A must buy, it will save your legs on long trips! I love this product and will use it frequently but if I may add a slight recommendation... adding insertable hard strips under the foam might make a flatter surface for your feet to rest to avoid the folding hammock effect of the product. Just an idea

I purchased the Sleepy Ride for my boss (who travels 3-4 days a week) and his support people (he always takes one with him) after a client recommended he get a footrest hammock. Unfortunately, I did not ask our client which brand he purchased. I learned a couple days ago that he actually has the Starkio model (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H7YXSZ2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) which has the same design and quality but at a better price. The padding is just as thick and our client mentioned that he received it as a Christmas present so he's been using it regularly for more than 6 months with no issues; hopefully the Sleepy Rides will also hold up that long since I paid more for each of them (in money and in getting a talking-to from my boss, who is very particular about every penny the company spends). My boss has been using it for about a week and has no complaints (other than the price...which I heard about again this morning). His flights are at least 2 hours long and he often travels for day trips, so he's on the plane for at least 4 hours a day. He has a bad back and, once he lands, he is on his feet for at least 5-8 hours and (on overnight trips) usually ends up having to drive a minimum of 1-2 hours to get to his destination. He said he has noticed a significant improvement on his back since using this and it makes it more comfortable to get work done during the flights. He said it's easy to set up and is compact enough to fit into his carry-on bag along with his other belongings. We recently brought on another support person, so my boss had me purchase another footrest hammock; this time, I got the Starkio model, which has proven to have the quality we need at a price that won't get me into hot water! My boss has decided to give his Sleepy Ride to the new guy and take the Starkio for himself since it is what our client has. I will upload pictures of one of the Sleepy Rides and the Starkio next to each so it's clear that they are of equal quality. From now on, I will be price-comparing before purchasing!

Most of my flights are 10-12 hours long, and staying comfortable is constant a struggle. Generally, I rest my feet on the bag under the seat in front of me. I recently tried out my Sleepy Ride Airplane Footrest on a couple shorter flights (3 hours each) and was pleasantly surprised by how much more comfortable I felt. On one of the flights, I was seated in the middle seat. The footrest was completely unobtrusive to my surrounding passengers. The adjustable straps easily fit around the arms of the tray table of the seat in front of me. I kept the tray table up most of the time, and rested my feet flat with my knees bent. For the return flight, I adjusted the length as one would adjust the strap on a backpack, and slid the footrest behind my calves, elevating my legs. It felt as if I were sitting in a recliner with my feet raised. I highly recommend trying this product, as it makes a ride in coach feel like first class. Additionally, I am purchasing one for my mother to use when she flies. I washed the footrest and its carrying bag in the washing machine and let them air dry. Both remained in excellent condition. Edited: Just returned from 10 hours of flying and was able to fall asleep using this footrest. I was startled awake by the announcements every so often, but was other than those interruptions, I felt quite comfortable. Again, having my feet elevated proved conducive to getting some rest. Both flights, I was in the middle seat. I used both the Kuhi-Comfort pillow and Sleepy Ride Airplane Footrest on the flight out, but only the footrest on the return flight. As in previous flights, I slid the sling behind the lower part of my calves which slightly raised my legs, allowing my feet fit just under the bottom of the seat in front of me. Taking a sleeping pill or having a drink in order to sleep on a flight are not options I'd entertain, so finding alternative ways to sleep on a plane has been a long process of trial and error. With this footrest, I've finally solved my problem!

I just made it home after two years in the Peace Corps where I traveled a few times overseas and followed completion of service with a three week trek across SE Asia with my fiancé. We took 13 flights in about a month. As someone whose ankles swell during flight, I wanted to find something that would help with the swelling as well as make the journeys more comfortable. I decided to give this a try. I was able to use it on about half of the flights. The good: when I use this, I did experience less swelling and it made the flights more comfortable. I like that it’s adjustable so I can use it kind of like a floating footstool or as a leg hammock. The bad: most airlines (especially budget) don’t give you enough room to use this. The space is so tight that it’s impossible to hang this and use it. It requires a tray table to be in front of you so bulkhead or exit rows it will not help with. Also, if you don’t pull it all the way down to where the joint is, it pulls on the seat in front of you and the joint of the table. It could, on a faulty joint, pull the table right off the seat, which is why some airlines don’t even allow the use of this item on their planes.

As long as you don't expect this to make your coach seat first class, it totally works and definitely makes long flights way more comfortable! I used it first on a 10 hour flight and then again on a 7 hour flight. On the 10 hour flight I sat in the window seat with a person next to me and a large backpack under the seat in front of me. I placed my feet on the sleepy ride (instead of my calves resting on it) and it was perfectly comfortable. While reclining my seat I was also able to lean on the window and sleep in a sideways position. It allows for a variety of positions which makes long flights way more bearable. On the 7 hour flight, I was fortunate enough to have an empty seat beside me. Without a bag under the seat in front of me, I was able to rest my calves in the sleepy ride. I also raised the height of it and placed my knees in it while laying down on both seats (obviously this is not the case as planes tend to be full, but was a nice surprise and my sleepy ride allowed me to capitalize on the situation). Both times I used the sleepy ride the person in front of me did not noticed (in fact I do not believe anyone noticed at all). I'm sure if you are kicking your legs and aggressively putting pressure on it, the person in front of you might notice. Also, I learned the hard way to take your feet out of it before putting down the tray- it slammed down. I am 5'5 so generally have about 5-6 in between the tops of my knees and the seat in front of me. Overall, the sleepy ride greatly improved both flights. Even if it's not a miracle worker and doesn't make coach feel completely like first class, it allows for position variability. I do think $20 is expensive since it's essentially a piece of memory foam, but if you fly long distances multiple times then I think it's worth it; phrased differently, if you are only taking a long flight once and don't anticipate another one for many years it might not be worth it, but if you take long flights every year or every other year, it definitely is.

Flew from the US to Tasmania, Australia in economy. This was my 4th time flying there and I was desperate for something to make the trip more comfortable. I'm only 5'2" so legroom isn't a major issue for my but what does bug me is the pressure on the back of my thighs the whole way because my legs JUST sit on the floor and it puts uncomfortable pressure on my thighs (short people probably understand what I'm trying to say). I basically put my feet in the product vs resting my calves on it. That lifted my legs up and helped so much. I was also able to sort of turn onto my side in the chair & rest my legs in it sideways to simulate being on my side to doze. It also really cut down on leg swelling on the flight. I just loaned it to my hubs who flew to Belgium last week. He's 5'10" and loved it. Gave him leg room and comfort. Rolls up small, easy to pack or hang on your carry on. Easy to clean. Attachs easily and doesn't disturb the people in front of you or next to you. I'd love to fly business class & lay down but I could literally go back & forth 3x for that fare. But this small item makes economy feel so much better.

I'm only 5' tall and my legs are on the shorter side. Flying is always uncomfortable for me because my legs don't quite fully touch the ground when I'm sitting back. So my feet just slightly touch the floor, which means there's a lot of gravity pulling on my legs the entire flight. The Sleepy Ride is FANTASTIC. There's nothing to set up, and it comes in a nice pouch, plus the zippered plastic case that the product is sold in. All you have to do is hang it over the tray table and adjust for the right height. The padding is soft and it allowed me to rest my feet and have them raised. Since my feet were supported, there wasn't this pressure on my thighs and backs to support the dead weight of my legs and feet. Now, I'm short, but not so short that I can stretch my legs straight out in front of me. However, I used this in a United Economy Plus seat and a United exit row seat. In both, I was able to adjust the height so that my legs would be angled down (but still fully supported) and my feet were in the space underneath the seat in front of me. So, while this obviously works best for short people, I think this should also work for people who are of more average height than I am.

I could not go travelling for now, so I could not use it for now.

Works well

Awesome gift

Used my Sleepy Ride on recent 21 hour flight from Canada to India. This little sling/hammock like contraption was simple to use and provided great comfort for my legs and feet during the ultra long plane journey. Definitely recommend.

No lo he usado pero se ve muy bueno y de buena calidad