Okay, I got this for my Dad and he now has to fight over it with his cat, lol. He raves about it. It's comfortable and easy for him to get in and out of (he's in his 70s), and the arms are soft but sturdy enough to assist him in standing up. He doesn't use the leg rest, but I have. It fits me comfortably at 5'10". My Dad is on the heftier side and he still is very comfortable in it.