Bought it for my 90yr old dad. He has severe back problems and the lift option is quiet and easy for his bad days. On good days he doesn't need the lifting, as it sits high enough with firm armrests, he gets up with little problem. He is 6ft and 160-170lbs his heels do comfortably rest past the footrest. Which is good because he has had pressure ulcers, and there's no pressing on his heels. Not an oversized, overly plush chair, which would be difficult to get out of for infirm or elderly. Picked the platinum grey, a light grey color. It's a very nice chair, and he loves it!