For the price, this is a good value recliner. It has almost all of the key features that I wanted, including the ability to use the footrest, without going back into the reclining position. This was very important to me, as I like to meditate sitting fully up in the recliner, with my feet extended. I can actually even sleep this way, because my head and neck stay relatively stationary. The other thing that I really like, is the the foot rest is comfortable without hot spots, and extends fully out, without gaps. Cushion (seating) comfort, is satisfactory, although it is perhaps not as soft as I would prefer. Still, its not that bad. The hand rests are very large, which I like, and also very comfortable. I also love the manual handle. I have no need for automated recliners, which are not only heavier and more expensive, but also have more working parts that can break. I can think of only two cons with this recliner. One is minor / pushing the foot rest back in, is a little cumbersome, but not really all that bad. The major con, is that this would not make an ideal recliner sleeper, for those interested in that possibility, unless you are particularly short. The back does not go up high enough for proper head rest. I am around 5 feet 11 inches tall. It is beautiful and functional.
Good Value
For the price, this is a good value recliner. It has almost all of the key features that I wanted, including the ability to use the footrest, without going back into the reclining position. This was very important to me, as I like to meditate sitting fully up in the recliner, with my feet extended. I can actually even sleep this way, because my head and neck stay relatively stationary. The other thing that I really like, is the the foot rest is comfortable without hot spots, and extends fully out, without gaps. Cushion (seating) comfort, is satisfactory, although it is perhaps not as soft as I would prefer. Still, its not that bad. The hand rests are very large, which I like, and also very comfortable. I also love the manual handle. I have no need for automated recliners, which are not only heavier and more expensive, but also have more working parts that can break. I can think of only two cons with this recliner. One is minor / pushing the foot rest back in, is a little cumbersome, but not really all that bad. The major con, is that this would not make an ideal recliner sleeper, for those interested in that possibility, unless you are particularly short. The back does not go up high enough for proper head rest. I am around 5 feet 11 inches tall. It is beautiful and functional.