I am 5'1 and every other recliner I've tried didn't fit me at all. The seat on this one is too tall for my feet to touch the floor, but at least they don't stick straight out like the old Lily Tomlin character in the giant rocking chair. What I particularly like is the support this chair gives my lower back, and the fact that my head rests comfortably against the back of the chair. With my old recliner, my head had to bend forward because of the fat pillow headrest. The gliding motion is smooth. I fully extended it yesterday and my cat and I took a very relaxing two hour afternoon nap. 

I do wish it were a few inches closer to the floor, but with the foot rest up, this is the most comfortable chair I've ever owned. My two brothers helped haul it up the stairs (it's quite heavy, a sturdy piece of furniture) and both said they thought the quality of the construction is excellent. I am very satisfied