The bottom part is extremely heavy, which I am sure it needs to be for people to rock and recline without tipping over.  After a couple of days, I am still having trouble getting the footrest to go back into place.  I am not sure if I'm not tall enough (5'4") or not strong enough to kick it back with my legs.  Once I manuever out of the chair, I can shut the leg rest down with my hand, so I found a work-a-round.  It may be one of those things I just need to work with.

Pros: Great value, sturdy
Cons: leg rest hard to push down with legs