Type: Under-desk walking pad | Motor: 1.25 HP brushless | Speed: up to 3.7 mph | Belt: 120 × 41.5 cm (47 × 16 in) | Max user weight: up to 136 kg | Folds to: 12.9 cm flat | Weight: 27 kg | Price: from £429
The WalkingPad A1 Pro is the flagship walking pad from the brand that invented the category. KingSmith launched the original WalkingPad in 2018 and still holds the patent on the 180-degree folding design every rival now copies, and the A1 Pro is the most capable walking-only model they make. It pairs a quiet 1.25 HP brushless motor and FootSense hands-free speed control with the single feature that sets it apart from everything else on the market: a weight capacity of up to 136 kg, far beyond what almost any other walking pad will take.
It is a walking pad, not a treadmill, so the top speed is 3.7 mph, walking pace. If you want to jog or run, you want the hybrid WalkingPad R2 or a proper folding treadmill instead. But for getting steps in at a desk, in front of the TV, or simply moving more during the working day, the A1 Pro is as good as walking pads get.
Who it’s for: desk walkers and work-from-home steppers who want the best-built walking pad rather than the cheapest, heavier users up to 136 kg who are locked out of most rivals’ weight limits, and anyone who wants FootSense automatic speed so they never reach for a remote mid-walk.
Who it’s not for: anyone who wants to jog or run (look at the R2 hybrid or a treadmill), budget buyers (the WalkingPad Z1 at around £319 is the value pick), and anyone who needs incline, which no WalkingPad offers (UREVO does, and we cover those here).
WalkingPad A1 Pro Specs
| Type | Walking pad (under-desk, walking only) |
| Motor | 1.25 HP brushless |
| Top speed | 3.7 mph (6 km/h) |
| Incline | None |
| Belt size | 120 × 41.5 cm (47 × 16 in) |
| Max user weight | 105 kg (231 lb) or 136 kg (300 lb), by variant |
| Speed control | FootSense auto-speed, remote, and KS Fit app |
| Display | On-board LED: speed, time, distance, calories, steps |
| Chassis | Integrated aluminium alloy |
| Folding | 180-degree fold to 82.2 × 54.7 × 12.9 cm, transport wheels |
| Machine weight | 27 kg |
| App | KS Fit (iOS and Android) |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Price | From £429 (was £599) at Walking Pad UK |
Key Features and Benefits
Class-Leading Weight Capacity
This is the headline and the main reason to choose the A1 Pro over a cheaper WalkingPad. It comes in two variants sold through the same listing: a 105 kg version and a 136 kg (300 lb) version. That 136 kg rating is the highest of any WalkingPad by a wide margin and one of the highest in the entire walking pad market, where most budget pads cap out at 100 to 110 kg. If you are a heavier user who has been quoted a weight limit you are uncomfortably close to elsewhere, the A1 Pro is the obvious answer, and the extra cost of the 136 kg variant is well worth it for the headroom and the longer-term durability that comes with a sturdier frame.
Motor and Speed
The 1.25 HP brushless motor is a step up from the 1 HP units in the cheaper C1 and Z3, and brushless is a genuine advantage at this price: it runs quieter, produces no brush dust, and lasts far longer than the brushed motors in most budget pads. Top speed is 3.7 mph, which is brisk walking pace, and the motor holds it smoothly and quietly enough to take a call or watch TV over. Just be clear on what this is: a walking machine. There is no jogging or running here.
FootSense Automatic Speed Control
FootSense is WalkingPad’s hands-free speed system and a real convenience once you are used to it. In automatic mode the pad reads your foot position on the belt: drift toward the front and it speeds up, settle in the middle and it holds, ease toward the back and it slows. After a few sessions it becomes second nature and you never touch the remote during a walk. It works best on a hard, flat floor; thick carpet can confuse the sensors. You fine-tune the sensitivity in the KS Fit app, and getting that calibration right is the difference between FootSense feeling intuitive and feeling twitchy.
Build Quality and Folding
The A1 Pro uses an integrated aluminium alloy chassis that gives it a noticeably more premium feel than the budget models, and the brand’s build quality is the thing professional reviewers consistently praise. The 120 cm belt is longer than most walking pads, which gives a more relaxed stride and more confidence walking without holding anything. It folds 180 degrees to a slim 12.9 cm, slides under a bed or sofa, and rolls on transport wheels. At 27 kg it is light enough to reposition easily but feels solid underfoot.
Display, Remote and the KS Fit App
An on-board LED shows the standard metrics: speed, time, distance, calories and steps. Day to day you control it with the included remote, and the KS Fit app adds workout tracking, goals and phone-based speed control. KS Fit is one of the more reliable apps in this category, a real contrast to the buggy companion apps some rivals ship, though a handful of users report the occasional Bluetooth dropout mid-session. The app is optional for everyday use but it is where you tune FootSense, so it is worth setting up.
WalkingPad A1 Pro Pros and Cons
Pros
- Class-leading 136 kg weight capacity (variant)
- Premium aluminium chassis and build
- FootSense hands-free auto-speed
- Quiet, durable brushless motor
- Long 120cm belt for a relaxed stride
- Folds flat to 12.9cm with transport wheels
- Reliable KS Fit app
Cons
- Walking only, 3.7 mph (no jogging or running)
- Premium price next to the Z1
- No incline (no WalkingPad has it)
- 41.5cm belt is narrow versus a treadmill
- One-year warranty only
- Basic on-board LED display
How the WalkingPad A1 Pro Compares
vs WalkingPad Z1 (~£319): The Z1 is the value pick of the walking-only range, with the same FootSense auto-speed and a clever Z-fold for around £110 less. The A1 Pro earns its premium on two fronts only: the much higher 136 kg weight capacity and the more premium aluminium build. If you are under 100 kg and want the best value, the Z1 is the smarter buy. If you need the capacity or want the best-built pad, the A1 Pro is worth it.
vs WalkingPad R2 (~£599): Different jobs. The R2 is a hybrid 2-in-1: handrail down for desk walking, handrail up for running at up to 7.5 mph. If there is any chance you will want to jog or run as well as walk, spend up to the R2. The A1 Pro is the pick only if you are certain you will walk and nothing more.
vs UREVO walking pads: UREVO is the budget alternative, starting far cheaper and, crucially, offering powered incline that no WalkingPad has. The A1 Pro wins clearly on build quality, motor and weight capacity; UREVO wins on price and on incline. Choose the A1 Pro for quality and capacity, UREVO for budget or hills.
Verdict
The WalkingPad A1 Pro is the best walking pad WalkingPad makes, and the 136 kg variant is close to unique in the market for heavier users who are shut out of cheaper pads’ weight limits. You get a premium aluminium build, a quiet brushless motor, the genuinely useful FootSense auto-speed and a long, comfortable belt. It is walking only and it carries a premium over the excellent Z1, so if you just want to get steps in on a budget the Z1 will serve you for less. But if you want the strongest, best-built walking pad on the market and will use it for what it is, the A1 Pro is an easy recommendation.
WalkingPad A1 Pro
From £429 (was £599) at Walking Pad UK. Finance available at checkout.
WalkingPad A1 Pro FAQs
Can you run on the WalkingPad A1 Pro?
No. The A1 Pro is a walking pad with a top speed of 3.7 mph, which is brisk walking pace only. For jogging or running you need a hybrid like the WalkingPad R2 (up to 7.5 mph) or a conventional folding treadmill.
What is the maximum user weight of the A1 Pro?
It comes in two variants: 105 kg (231 lb) and 136 kg (300 lb). The 136 kg version has the highest weight capacity of any WalkingPad and is one of the highest in the walking pad market, which makes the A1 Pro the standout choice for heavier users.
Does the WalkingPad A1 Pro have incline?
No. No WalkingPad model offers incline. If incline matters to you, look at UREVO, which offers powered auto incline on several models, or a conventional treadmill.
What is FootSense?
FootSense is WalkingPad’s automatic speed control. The pad reads your position on the belt and speeds up, holds, or slows based on where you walk, so you never need the remote mid-session. It works best on hard, flat floors, and you tune its sensitivity in the KS Fit app.
Do you need the app to use it?
No. The A1 Pro works out of the box with its included remote. The KS Fit app is optional and adds workout tracking, goals and phone-based control, and it is where you calibrate FootSense, so it is worth setting up even though it is not required.
Is the A1 Pro worth it over the Z1?
Only if you need the higher weight capacity or want the more premium aluminium build. The Z1 has the same FootSense auto-speed for around £110 less, so for most walkers under 100 kg it is the better value. The A1 Pro is the choice when capacity or build quality matters most.
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