This chair really is the best one I've ever owned. I've had some really good ones at WORK but I know those cost a small fortune. This one is the best I've ever had personally and it's VERY close to the far more expensive ones in terms of comfort and functionality. I used to have a seat and back cushion on my old one but they don't breathe like the mesh on this one. Now they're not necessary -- the lumbar and neck support I have now plus the overall comfort make it a super comfortable chair in which I can work at my desk all day (with breaks of course) even at age 63!