Abstract: A footrest system for supporting the user's feet in the storage space located under an aircraft seat. The system comprises a foot pad with longitudinally aligned strap members that extend from it's opposite ends. Attached to the distal ends of the two strap members are clip's that selectively attaches the strap member to the framework or underside surface of seat or to a portable stand that may be included with the system. In one embodiment, the strap member includes a buckle that enables the user to adjust the length of the strap member.