i am only 5 2 and this chair works well for me. My husband is 5 7 and it is a bit small for him, so i would keep that in mind. I haven't sat in it for long periods of time yet but the short amount of time i have liked it. I got mine with arms it was worth the extra little bit, seems pretty sturdy and hits my lumbar perfect, more of a smaller sized person chair i think. great for the price though!