Very nice solid chair for the price.  And, quite comfortable.   Yes as others have said, the mechanism to put the foot lift up is pretty stiff to put it back down, but its not awful or prohibitive. Kind of goes with the territory when the recliner is not electric or have a side bar to raise and lower.  It gives great back support, the material seems very durable.  It has a good  full recline position that supports all part of the body- and note that I am 59,    Also was very easy to put together- less than 5 minutes.   I would give it a 4.5 stars with a half star taken off due to stiffness of putting the foot rest down.