i needed a new office chair and chose this one. what a mistake i made! although the chair is padded quite well on both the seat and the back, the lack of being able to alter the angle of the seat and, in particular, the back, has made this chair the most uncomfortable one of this type i have ever bought. if you're considering this chair, make sure you dont want/need the movement i mentioned above or you may well regret it! sorry for being negative but it's my honest opinion!