This is a smaller profile than a lot of recliners. It looks great! The fabric is very nice. Love being able to adjust the foot rest independently from the back. We ordered the blue because the other colors were sold out. It is a steel grey/blue. It's a much nicer looking color than the photos. The seat and foot rest are padded, but on the firm side. That is the reason for the 4 stars. It is not 'cloud like' by any means. This chair is very comparable to the 1400.00 from the medical supply store. Almost exact chair. Nice heat and message also. The customer service from Wayfair was fantastic! I will be a customer for life!!