This chair is so comfortable and sturdy.  I am a 77 year old woman who weighs over 300 lbs so need a big chair, and this one was perfect.  I love the upholstery - I wanted a microfiber, and this is perfect.   Sturdy but doesn't pick up a lot of dirt.  It is a wallhugger as my home is very small and I needed something that could be placed almost against the wall.  And I love the fact that I don't have to tug on the handle to get the foot raised and lowered.  Just touch the handle to put it up, and push it back into  place when you get out of the chair.