Customer Reviews for Staples - Hyken XL Ergonomic Fabric Swivel Big & Tall Chair, (ST63145) - Black
Customer Rating
5
Fits me like a glove
on October 3, 2013
Posted by: Paula K.
Task chairs are like clothes. They fit or they don't. For me this chair is the most comfortable one I've had. Went together pretty quick and seems solid - no problems. It's heavy and stable. Definitely worth checking out if your looking for an adjustable mesh chair for less $$$ than the high end brands. If it feels good the first time you sit in it at the store (like me) you probably won't regret buying it. The headrest is perfect for my frame (5'8" male) and I can so some serious chilling leaning back and putting my feet up. The adjustable tension on the tilt function works great and makes it easy to enjoy the tilt and still feel stable.
I have an old lower back injury and this chair gives great lower lumbar support. With the open mesh design it is cool and breathes. No cushion at all to the seat / only the flex of the mesh... may be too firm for some folks. But for me it is working well.
For a chair this size suprisingly the seat is not that deep and for an adult you feel like you are falling off. Even my wife who is 5'2" felt that way. Also the head rest sticks out too much and pushes your neck forward.
Maybe if the complete back was adjustable to where you could lower it to make it comfortable for all heights I think you would have a perfect chair. My story: My daughter who is taller than my 5'2" loves the chair. Unfortunately for her I bought it for me because I needed the headrest for support. I found that the back is a little too tall for me therefor making the headrest not supporting my neck as expected. If you want to make something for the older and shorter generation this would need to have a shorter back with a headrest. As for the comfort my daughter gives it a thumbs up. I purchased the chair specifically for the headrest.