The chair is comfortable but does not lean backwards no mater how much you turn the adjustment knob. But that is a small thing as the chair is very nice with padded arm rests.
The chair is great for the price. It doesn't recline that well but I don't use that feature so it's fine. It's super soft and very comfortable. Assembly wasn't too bad.
A really great chair at an attractive price. It looked small in the Staples showroom. Too big for my small office. Now my neighbor is enjoying my gift to him.