The chair is not very comfortable, I am 5"5 and my feet don't touch the ground.  I am hoping the cushions will soften up. My elderly mother(who is quite fit) cannot close the recliner to get out of the chair.  I have a hard time with that as well. The chair seems well constructed, but the fabric does not seem like it will last long, especially if you have pets. A good chair for a bedroom where you might not use it much.