Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I really like this chair. Assembly was easy enough, about 20 minutes, and the adjustment is simple (I went with non-hydraulic so it is just a screw mechanism, very easy to adjust). The pads are very comfortable and squishy yet supportive. The first day or two I used it, I had a hard time finding the right position. But I found the sweet spot for the level and realized that it is CRUCIAL to keep the balls/toes of your feet on the floor. Otherwise it puts way too much pressure on the knees and shins and is quite painful. That being said, keeping your knees far apart and toes on the floor underneath your glutes takes tension off the knees and puts it back under the hips/glutes. You can slide your legs further to rest more on your shins, and alternate as one starts to get a bit sore. Only lasts a day or two though. Pros: -Great for posture -Easier on the hip flexors than regular chair (hips are open further than 90 degrees instead of less than!) -SO easy to get in and out of, no more pushing out a chair every two seconds at my table/desk. I just flip my leg over the top and sit my butt down, I don't even move the chair much. -Wheels slide really nicely on the hardwood floor -Cushions are comfortable yet supportive. Cons: -Takes a day or two to get used to the pressure on knees and shins -Gotta stay mindful of that posture (but isn't that the point?) -Can't sit differently if you start to get tired (but I just use a different chair for a bit if needed) Honestly this is a GREAT chair and has been so helpful on my lower back. I was having a lot of back pain from sitting so much and had to stop using an exercise ball for reasons. A few days with this chair and my back no longer hurts. The knee/shin pain is very short lived and goes away once you find the right position! Not to mention the extra workout you are getting in your abs, glutes, and quads! You'll feel it for a day or two but then it's gone.