I have always bought padded desk chairs and while they are comfortable within a year or so the seams would begin to pull apart and the fill would begin to show and ultimately pop out. I decided to try this mesh chair as an alternative and I find it both comfortable and good looking. I have been using it every day for the past few weeks and I am very happy that I purchased this model.....and while it is way to soon to tell I believe it will wear much better than my previous purchases.