This recliner is a Christmas present winner according to my boyfriend. He loves it and its the only place he wants to sit. He constantly uses his massage and heat features and has been accessorizing it with sports themed blankets. Hes 510 and fits comfortably. The material is a soft suede and a dark gray color. It was easy to put together with one person as long as you pay attention to attached power cords. Shipping takes a very long time. Do not rely on the shipping estimates, they are completely wrong.