Our recliners are very well made and sturdy.  The only complaint we have is that there are only 2 positions - either sitting up straight or lying way back.  There is no middle setting where I can push it back just a little and the foot rest will come up.  Our old leather recliners that we had for 18 years had the middle position and that is the position I used almost exclusively.  It is not comfortable to lie way back when I want to watch TV or read, although it is great for napping.