If you are 6 feet or taller, buy a walking pad by its belt length. Look for at least 43 inches of belt, and 47 inches or more if you are over 6’2” or like to walk briskly. Many popular pads have belts of only 35 to 36 inches, which forces a tall walker to shorten every step.
Our top pick is the WalkingPad Z1. Its 47.6-inch belt is the longest of any under-desk pad we cover, and it costs about $300. If you want an incline or weigh more than 242 pounds, the UREVO CyberPad for Home has a 43.3-inch belt, a 14% incline, and a 350-pound rating.
Our Picks at a Glance
| Walking pad | Best for | Belt length | Weight rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WalkingPad Z1 | Most tall walkers | 47.6 in | 242 lb | About $300 |
| UREVO CyberPad for Home | Incline and heavier users | 43.3 in | 350 lb | About $390 |
| UREVO SpaceWalk 3S | Lowest price | 42.5 in | 265 lb | About $250 |
| WalkingPad A1 Pro | A long belt with a 300 lb rating | 47 in | 300 lb | About $500 |
| Merach NovaWalk W50 | Up to about 6’0” and 400 lb | 41.3 in | 400 lb | About $300 |
What Belt Length Do You Need for Your Height?
Two walking pad makers publish sizing charts for tall users, and they agree closely. Both UREVO’s sizing guide and WalkingPad’s sizing guide say to measure the belt, not the machine. The motor cover and frame can add 5 to 10 inches that your feet can’t use.
| Your height | UREVO recommends | WalkingPad recommends | Belt width (WalkingPad) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5’10” to 6’0” | 40 to 42 in | 40 to 43 in | 15.5 to 17 in |
| 6’0” to 6’2” | 43 to 45 in | 43 to 47 in | 16 to 18 in |
| Over 6’2” | 47 in or more | 47 to 52 in or more | 17 to 20 in |
Both makers say you can use the low end of each range for slow desk walking and should use the high end for brisk walking.
How Long Is Your Step on a Walking Pad?
Speed changes the answer as much as height does. The table below estimates the length of one step at three speeds. It uses walking cadence measured on treadmills in the CADENCE-Adults study, scaled to height, which is the same method behind our steps to miles calculator.
| Height | Step at 2 mph | Step at 3 mph | Step at 4 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5’8” | 22.2 in | 28.2 in | 33.1 in |
| 5’10” | 22.9 in | 29.0 in | 34.1 in |
| 6’0” | 23.5 in | 29.9 in | 35.1 in |
| 6’2” | 24.2 in | 30.7 in | 36.1 in |
| 6’4” | 24.9 in | 31.5 in | 37.0 in |
| 6’6” | 25.5 in | 32.4 in | 38.0 in |
When both feet are on the belt, they cover about one step length plus the length of one shoe, which is roughly 12 inches. So a 6’2” walker uses about 36 inches of belt at 2 mph and about 48 inches at 4 mph, before any margin for drifting forward and back.
That is why a 39 or 40-inch belt feels fine to a tall person at desk speeds and cramped on a brisk walk. It is also why the makers’ charts jump to 47 inches for people over 6’2”.
Best Overall: WalkingPad Z1
Best overall for tall people
KingSmith WalkingPad Z1
A fold-in-half walking pad with a 47.6-inch belt, a 4 mph top speed, and a 4.1-inch profile for about $300.
The WalkingPad Z1 has a 47.6-inch belt, the longest of any under-desk walking pad we cover and about a foot longer than the belts on most $150 pads. That is enough for a walker over 6’2” at its 4 mph top speed.
It is also easy to live with. The deck is 4.1 inches tall, so it raises you less than most pads, which helps if your standing desk is near the top of its range. It folds in half to about 31.8 by 22 inches for storage.
The catch is the 242-pound weight rating, which is low. The Z1 has no incline, and it carries a one-year warranty. If you weigh more than about 220 pounds, look at the A1 Pro or the CyberPad for Home instead. Our WalkingPad review covers the whole lineup.
Best With Incline: UREVO CyberPad for Home
Best with incline
UREVO CyberPad for Home
A 43.3 by 16.5-inch belt, a 14% auto incline, a brushless motor, and a 350 lb rating for about $390.
The CyberPad for Home has the longest belt of any incline walking pad we cover: 43.3 by 16.5 inches. That puts it in the range both makers recommend for people from 6’0” to 6’2”. It adds a 14% motorized incline, a 2.5 HP brushless motor, and a 350-pound rating.
Check your desk before you buy it. The CyberPad for Home is 8.7 inches tall, about twice the height of a slim pad, so a tall person needs a desk that rises well past 50 inches. It weighs about 71 pounds and doesn’t fold. Read our UREVO CyberPad review.
Best Value: UREVO SpaceWalk 3S
Best value for tall people
UREVO SpaceWalk 3S
A 42.5 by 16.5-inch belt and a 9% auto incline for about $250, with a 265 lb rating.
The SpaceWalk 3S is the cheapest pad we cover with a belt over 42 inches. Its 42.5 by 16.5-inch belt suits walkers up to about 6’2” at desk speeds, and it has a 9% auto incline for about $250 on UREVO’s site.
It is rated for 265 pounds, and UREVO doesn’t list a brushless motor for it. If you are tall and over about 240 pounds, the CyberPad for Home is the better match. See our UREVO SpaceWalk 3S review.
Best for Tall and Heavy: WalkingPad A1 Pro
Best for tall and heavy users
KingSmith WalkingPad A1 Pro
KingSmith's 300-pound fold-in-half walking pad, with a 47-inch belt and a 3.7 mph top speed.
The A1 Pro pairs a 47-inch belt with a 300-pound rating, which the Z1 can’t match. KingSmith lists its walking area at 47 by 16.5 inches. It folds in half like the Z1 and stands 5 inches tall.
It costs about $500, has no incline, and tops out at 3.7 mph. Buy it if you need both the long belt and the higher weight rating in a pad that folds.
Best up to 6 Feet: Merach NovaWalk W50
Best up to 6 feet tall
Merach NovaWalk W50
A 41.3 by 16.5-inch belt, a 400 lb rating, a brushless motor, and a 12% auto incline.
The Merach NovaWalk W50 has a 41.3 by 16.5-inch belt. That is within both makers’ range for people up to 6’0”, and it works for taller people at slow desk speeds. Its 400-pound rating is the reason to choose it: none of the longer-belt pads above is rated that high. It also has a 12% motorized incline and a brushless motor for about $300. See our Merach walking pad review.
Belt Length of Every Walking Pad We Cover
| Walking pad | Belt length | Belt width | Weight rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| WalkingPad Z1 | 47.6 in | Not listed | 242 lb |
| WalkingPad A1 Pro | 47 in | 16.5 in | 300 lb |
| UREVO CyberPad for Home | 43.3 in | 16.5 in | 350 lb |
| UREVO SpaceWalk 3S | 42.5 in | 16.5 in | 265 lb |
| GoYouth Walking Pad | 41.3 in | 15.75 in | 300 lb |
| Merach NovaWalk W50 | 41.3 in | 16.5 in | 400 lb |
| TRAILVIBER Walking Pad | 41 in | 16.5 in | 450 lb (listed) |
| UREVO Strol 2E | 40.2 in | 15 in | 265 lb |
| WalkingPad P1 | 40 in | 16.5 in | 220 lb |
| UREVO SpaceWalk 5L | 39.4 in | 15.8 in | 400 lb |
| UREVO CyberPad for Office | 39.4 in | 16.5 in | 400 lb |
| UPLIFT Inclining Walking Pad | 39.4 in | 15.4 in | 243 lb |
| Yagud Walking Pad | 38.2 in | 15.6 in | 265 lb |
| UREVO SpaceWalk E1L Pro | 36.2 in | 15.2 in | 242 lb |
| UREVO SpaceWalk E1L | 35.5 in | 15 in | 265 lb |
| DeerRun Q2 Urban | 35.4 in | 15 in | 300 lb |
| DeerRun Z10 | 34.8 in | 15.8 in | 300 lb |
| Akluer Walking Pad | 34.8 in | 15.2 in | 330 lb |
The pads at the bottom of the table are the ones tall walkers should skip. A belt under 37 inches is shorter than the space a 6-foot walker’s feet cover at 2.5 mph.
What Else Tall Walkers Should Check
- Desk height. A walking pad raises you by its deck height, from about 4 inches for the Z1 to 8.7 inches for the CyberPad for Home. A tall person on a pad can need a desk that reaches 50 inches or more. Use our desk height calculator, and see the best standing desks for walking pads for desks with extra range.
- Belt width. UREVO calls 16 inches the minimum for a tall person, and WalkingPad suggests 17 to 20 inches for people over 6’2”. Most walking pads are 15 to 16.5 inches wide, so 16.5 inches is the practical target.
- Weight rating. Longer belts don’t come with higher ratings. The Z1 has the longest belt here and the lowest rating. If you are tall and over 250 pounds, see our guide to walking pads for heavy people.
- Storage length. A longer belt means a longer machine. The fold-in-half WalkingPads solve that; the UREVO pads need about 48 to 52 inches of floor or wall.
- Running. Walking pads top out at about 4 mph. The two makers put the deck a tall runner needs at 50 to 60 inches, which means a full treadmill, not a walking pad.
How to Measure Your Own Stride
WalkingPad suggests a quick test. Walk across a flat floor at the pace you plan to use and mark where one heel lands. Take a few normal steps, then measure heel to heel on the same foot. Repeat at a brisk pace. Then choose a belt comfortably longer than your measurement, because everyone drifts forward and back while walking.
How We Chose
We compared the walking pads we review on belt length and width, weight rating, deck height, incline, and price, using manufacturer specifications, and checked each belt against the sizing charts UREVO and WalkingPad publish.
Walking Pads for Tall People FAQ
What is the best walking pad for tall people?
The WalkingPad Z1. Its 47.6-inch belt is the longest of any under-desk pad we cover, and it costs about $300. Its weight rating is 242 pounds.
What size walking pad do I need if I’m 6 feet tall?
A belt of 43 to 47 inches long and at least 16 inches wide, according to UREVO and WalkingPad. For slow desk walking only, 40 to 42 inches can work.
What size walking pad do I need if I’m over 6’2”?
At least 47 inches of belt, and 17 inches of width if you can get it. The WalkingPad Z1 and A1 Pro are the under-desk pads we cover that reach 47 inches.
Do walking pads work for people over 6 feet tall?
Yes, at walking speeds, if the belt is long enough. Pads with 35 or 36-inch belts are too short for most people over 6 feet.
Is a 40-inch belt long enough for a tall person?
For slow desk walking at 1 to 2 mph, usually. A 6’2” walker covers about 36 inches of belt at 2 mph and about 43 inches at 3 mph, so a 40-inch belt gets cramped as you speed up.
Which walking pad has the longest belt?
Among the under-desk pads we cover, the WalkingPad Z1 at 47.6 inches, followed by the WalkingPad A1 Pro at 47 inches and the UREVO CyberPad for Home at 43.3 inches.
Which walking pad has the widest belt?
Most top out at 16.5 inches: the Merach NovaWalk W50, UREVO CyberPad for Home and for Office, UREVO SpaceWalk 3S, TRAILVIBER, and WalkingPad A1 Pro.
