Standing desk user here, since 2009. I'm in general agreement with the OP. MY "PROS" o Standing eliminates post-lunch lethargy, for me o I perceive an increa

Standing desk user here, since 2009. I'm in general agreement with the OP. MY "PROS" o Standing eliminates post-lunch lethargy, for me o I perceive an increased focus while standing o I still feel a bit of back soreness while standing, from time to time—standing helps but is not a miracle solution o Some argue standing is good for dieting as it burns more calories than sitting: http://lifehacker.com/5798791/calculate-how-many-calories-you-can-burn-if-you-switch-to-a-standing-desk http://lifehacker.com/5798791/calculate-how-many-calories-yo... MY "CONS": o Standing all day, like sitting all day, is hard on the body, but in different ways (for example, it increases the risk of varicose veins)--to compensate, alternate between standing or sitting, and take breaks, walk around, and so forth, as OP does o I lost two overhead storage cubbies, in transitioning my desk, to a standing desk--something to consider if you need to consolidate materials o I'm 6'1" tall and find colleagues shorter than ~5'5" find my high work-surface challenging, during desk-side meetings (a good reason to keep at least one lower work-surface) Some random other tips: o Face monitors toward a low-traffic area, to minimize passer-by distractions/eye-contact o The OP stands on wood floors, but I think that's nuts; get a highly-rated anti-fatigue mat (I got one via ULINE) o A chair with an adjustable seat height represents a really nice-to-have; the Herman Miller Aeron Stool’s high variant represents the nicest one (again, personal preference, here), with a seat height up to 34"