I've had a lot of recliners, I would put the comfort level of this one in the middle to low-middle category. The durability surprised me, even though some cheap wood seems to be embedded in the chair, it is done on the parts that are not prone to breaking. The bottom and recliner part is pure metal.
The reason for 3 stars is the comfort. Some may like the way it feels, and some may not. Let me explain, first the goal of a recliner should be to make you feel kind of floaty, not necessarily "soft", but you should easily be able to forget your sitting in a recliner. I am about 5'8'' and weigh a good 250, and the fit is just about perfect. If your over 5'10'' - 6'+, you might look somewhere else.
This one does not feel "floaty" enough, the back padding gives the chair a heavy feeling to it. Almost like the cushions are pushing back against your shoulders, rather than just supporting them. As far as the seat itself, it's fairly comfortable, but the backing leaves a bit to be desired.
For the price, the looks of the chair is very nice, does not look cheap really, looks average cost.
The comfort issue is just my opinion, and I do have sore/sensitive shoulders, so some may feel the opposite. I would have given this 5 stars if it were a bit more comfortable.