AleraALEET4218 Etros Series 15.74 in. to 19.68 in. Seat Height Suspension Mesh Mid-Back Synchro Tilt Chair - Black

I wanted an all mesh chair because it gets hot where I live. I need my bum to be breathable. I wasn't able to afford a costly all mesh chair this time around so I got this one instead. It's smaller than I anticipated than my previous all-mesh chair that I used to have, but its okay since the place I moved into now is small.Support and comfort wise, its just okay. It does what it does and it feels like what an all mesh chair should feel like. I don't have any discomforts so far? But I've only owned and used this chair for a short while.One thing I didnt like was the instructions. Wasn't very clear, And now I don't know if I did something wrong because my chair doesnt move forward or backwards. I don't even know if its supposed to? But I would love it if I could move the seat a bit more forward. I can move the chair up and down though.

I have been using this chair at work for 5 months now. I sit at my desk for 10 hours per day. I am 6' tall and weight about 220 pounds. I was very skeptical about ordering this considering the price. 3 stars because while it does the job, it is at the low end of these styles of chair, i.e. mesh back and seat, adjustable armrests, etc. I just don't want to fool anyone into thinking this is just as good as a $500 chair. It isn't, but it is really great for the price.This chair is striving to focus on being ergonomically correct, and it does it pretty well. Most of the chairs I found at this price focused too much on the semi-soft cushion or the big, fluffy armrests or even a headrest. Reality is that a desk chair should not be a recliner. This chair does a great job of keeping me upright and is comfortable enough to sit in for my entire 10-hour work day.It's not a perfect chair, so there are a few you-get-what-you-pay-for attributes. Putting it together is a little bit confusing but no more so than other do-it-yourself furniture. It took me about 90 minutes, but I wasn't rushing. The lumbar back support is subtle but there and adjustable depending on your height. Before I bought this, I read many reviews talking about the poor construction of the armrests. While I agree they do have a somewhat cheap plastic-y feel to them, they hold my arms up just fine when I'm not typing. They are not designed to hold the full weight of your body though, so I understand why people who used them to stand up from the chair have broken them. Remember they are armRESTS though. Armrests on a bargain-priced desk chair. Also, I find I need to tighten the screws on the underside that hold the armrests in place about once a week, but in all honestly I probably haven't screwed them as tightly as I could.I specifically wanted a mesh seat and back for breathability. If this is your first desk chair, it's important to know that a mesh seat is not going to be squishy like a cushioned seat, so don't get this and then be upset when you can't put your feet up in it. I don't, like other reviewers, sink so low into the mesh that I can feel the chair's structure.The height adjustment is surprisingly smooth and feels very sturdy. When putting it together, I honestly thought, "this is not going to stay up." I never feel like the chair is going to give out from under me though.Recently I did sit in a much more expensive brand of this chair and could quickly see the difference in construction and comfort. However, on my budget I would not have ever been able to afford that kind of chair. This chair, at a fraction of the cost, is just fine and dandy.

Chair arrived in one piece, and while the box it was packaged in looked like it was launched onto my front porch from a cannon a mile away (box was beat up to hell), none of the pieces inside were damaged and everything looked good. Putting it together was pretty easy with the allen wrench that was included.A few notes that I didn't see mentioned in any reviews:- the seat mesh is stiffer and harder than a Herman Miller Aeron (even my old, beat up fake leather office chair with zero cushion feels about the same on the seat).- the seat lays flat, but because of the slope on the front lip, it feels like the whole seat is angled slightly downward which takes some getting used to.- the seat back, when in the locked position, has some play in it so the seat back still rocks back a little bit (about 3" measured from the top of the seat back).- the armrests feel sturdy, but the plastic surrounding the metal of the armrest feels loose and unstable, which may explain why so many people have experienced broken armrests. it should be treated as arm RESTS and not body supports to get in/out of the chair. there is absolutely NO way the plastic would break just by resting your arms on them.- the seat back and armrests have some wiggle room in the mounting holes that allows for some adjustments (armrests can be moved closer/further out from the body, seat back can be moved slightly inward/outward relative to the seat). not huge adjustments, but it's definitely nice to have. once you find the sweet spot, you can bolt everything down.if you want a soft, plush seat, this is NOT the right one for you. i like it because of the airflow on the seat and backside.

My employer wanted to replace the older style cushion desk chairs with newer ones. So naturally everyone at work had an opinion about the new chairs that he should pick out for us. Once the chairs showed up they were very easy to assemble and they were very nice in the looks department, they have a modern style which helped give our desk's a visual makeover, they also don't take up alot of space like the older cushion style chairs had. They have a very slim profile and are easy to maneuver under the desks.My favorite attribute about the new Alera chair is its mesh material on the seat and back, it allows your body to breath and not become hot if you happen to sit at a desk most of the day. All the other features of the chair allow excellent movement and customization for all body types. even two of the bigger guys said they liked the chairs fit. I have had this chair for over a year with me at work and still feel great about it, In fact the chair was so great at work that i decided to buy the identical chair for my home office, and it works perfectly there too. I love my Alera mesh chair. I also feel better because I purchased it through amazon for about $45.00 each less than the vendor's price that my employer purchased from. Hope my opinion helps you tnx.