Purchased this chair to replace an older leather/color match recliner that had become ripped at the seams between the leather and the "color match" material. The description for this new recliner calls for 100% leather, and as far as I can see, it really is authentic leather. The power feature of this chair is very smooth.The leather upholstery has a textured surface , and while it seems a bit stiff, it is very comfortable. The padding is firm but not too firm. My previous chair had a tendency to flatten the padding at the arms, but this one maintains shape so far. I am 6 ft. tall and about 195 pounds, and the chair is very comfortable. My feet do extend over the footrest part, but I have never had one that didn't. Delivery was as promised, and the box was placed in my foyer as per instructions. The box was intact with no damage. The delivery guys were friendly and professional. All-in-all, I pretty good deal.