The chair is totally awesome.  Bought two for our family room and must say we were a little nervous as you ever truly believe all the reviews.  To our surprise, the chairs are really cozy, not loose to where you feel the springs of cheap furniture.  The high back is escpecially comforting when you recline back.  If it was a lower back length then this would be unappealing.  The swivel and reclining features work really well.  I have seen the reviews where some state that putting back the recliner leg is difficult.  I will say that for someone really older or really young I can see that.   But overall, it isn't that difficult to close just need a little hamstring strength to close full way.  Overall, my wife and son couldn't be happier which says a lot as they are very picky shoppers.