This is the easiest chair to get out of.  I had a regular recliner that was extremely painful to get out of as I would have to lift with my arms and my knees are not that helpful to get out of any chair.  The lift assist allows me to get out of my chair simply by standing up.  No more painful arms or knees.  I like the material and the colour (brown).  I thought it might be a problem fitting into the area where the previous recliner was as the lift assist is a bit bigger but it's a perfect fit.  I would recommend this recliner for people that have trouble getting out of their regular recliner.