GREAT for larger people (200+ lbs). My husband and I used these chairs during our move...we liked them so much that we just kept on using them!!! We got 2 and they have held up for well over 5 months of continuous use. We are both Tall, and my husband is 245 lbs...and these chairs can take the weight just fine! The regular type of folding chairs don't last...these folding chairs do LAST!!! The padding on the seat is very nice. The chair comes up to the middle of our backs (I am 5' 10" and my husband is 6' 4"). These are great if you want to work on your posture also.