Full disclaimer, I knew ahead of time that this is a BIG & TALL chair. I wanted that and I've read dozens of reviews on multiple chairs on Amazon before deciding on this chair. I'm not returning it, but it doesn't meet all the standard pros of good BIG chairs. It is definitely better than my last chair. I wanted to let any girls out there know a bit about the chair since a lot of the reviews cover the Big and Tall aspect but not the norms for girls looking for at home office chairs. This won't apply to everyone by a long shot, but hopefully it helps others that just want a big chair. I work from home and need an 8-9hr chair. My desk is 30 inches tall with slightly elevated monitors. I have a foot stool because my feet don't hit the ground if I sit all the way back in any chair. Totally expected that here, so that's not a "dislike." I'm 5'3" and 200lbs. I typically sit with my legs up in my chair folded under me and I tilt my chairs back most of the time. (Think recliner still minus the legs!) Stay with me here... that's my comfy place to zone in for work. So, I needed a chair that tilts and has a wide and deep seat to accomplish this. Now, let's talk about pros and cons based on the non-typical use of the chair, with the hopes that others might find this useful. Pros - 1) Great wide and deep seat (the main reason for purchase) 2) Seat is sturdy foam and is by far the most comfortable (1st week assessment, will update if it flattens quickly). 3) Love the adjustable arms, but they do bump my 30" tall desk if fully up or if I tilt. 4) The tilt is great, but it does wobble a little, which I'd find concerning for long term use or heavy use. 4) Easy to put together by myself. 5) Rollers are very smooth on my floor mat under/around my desk. Cons 1) Cost - bit high, but you typically get what you pay for and it is consistent with this chair. 2) The back is not great, by a long shot. Since I prefer to recline, the mesh doesn't instill confidence in wear over time. Plus, the lumbar support piece of plastic digs into my mid-lower back pretty badly. I cannot image more weight on it being comfortable, but maybe a taller person wouldn't have as many problems. For me, I added a lumbar support pad to compensate, but that makes you lose seat room since it pushes you forward. It's not a deal breaker, but it isn't great. When I don't tilt, the back isn't an issue at all. 3) The height, for short people - so not the chair's fault. Yes, I KNOW it is for Big and Tall, but short chunky people like a big chair to fold up into, too! That being said, my desk is "desk height" and so no matter what you look like, the chair will bang into the desk with the arms if you have them on the top two settings (or if you tilt back at all). Also, the chair does not go very low to the ground. It does go very high, which would be great for tall folks, but for me it is even taller than most desk chairs at the lowest height (I anticipated this, so I really can't complain on that point though). Overall, It's at a moderate price with both good and bad features for my needs. Much better than the cheaper versions I've had because of the seat and arms. Not as great because of the back of the chair and the range of adjustments. Depending on how it holds up would ultimately determine if I purchased another at the end of this one's lifespan. Hope this review helps anyone else who isn't necessarily Big and Tall but still want a larger chair.
