I thought you could recline and glide at the same time but you cannot. I didn't want a typical glider with ottoman that would take up more space, but if you want your feet up while you rock then this is not the chair. It is a typical recliner/rocker but also swivels. 

You cannot recline the back without extending the footrest as indicated in the questions. 

Good color. Good size for small space except I am 5'2" and can't reach the floor which is typical but I can't rock easily.    Hard to put the footrest back in place. I have to stand up and give it a really good shove to get it locked in. 

Side note: I received the chair with a #2 and #3 marked into the chair with what they say was chalk. I used a baby brush to try to remove it. I still can see it at certain angles.