I have owned this chair for a few months, so now I feel confident about leaving a review. I am a REALLY big guy and this chair hold me fine. Usually the gas chamber that holds the chair at the proper height is the first thing to go, not on this chair, it's still going strong. The seat is wide and the padding is comfortable for all day use. I work in an office at a desk and sit for a lot of an 8 hour work day. The only complaints i have is the depth of the seat could be an inch more and the back could be at a slightly better angle. The base is made of metal and is very sturdy. That and the wheels are usually the second thing to break on cheaper office chairs. I have seen this same chair on other websites for over $500.00 so I was very happy with the price i paid here on Great Offer Stock.