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I've switched my recommended chair from Aeron to Steelcase Leap. The problem with Aerons is the mesh seat. Because you sit on mesh there is a hard plastic rim.
by forrestthewoods 10y ago
I've switched my recommended chair from Aeron to Steelcase Leap.
The problem with Aerons is the mesh seat. Because you sit on mesh there is a hard plastic rim. The front of that rim press up into your leg on your thigh. It restricts circulations which can cause outright pain.
The severity depends on your body and how you fit in the chair exactly. But it's bad enough for enough people that I recommend people avoid Aeron; with the Steelcase Leap being my current chair of choice.
https://www.steelcase.com/products/office-chairs/leap/ https://www.steelcase.com/products/office-chairs/leap/
- abirkill 10y agoI had the same issue with the seat edge, I believe that it's referred to as a waterfall edge. The rest of the chair was great, but I found that extremely uncomfortable after a few hours. Many people don't have a problem with it, however. I also recommend Steelcase as a good alternative. I considered the Leap but eventually chose the Gesture, and am extremely satisfied.
- hobofan 10y agoFor me the Gesture is a "you never go back" chair. Once I got used to the adjustable armrests, every chair I used since felt like it was limiting my movement.
- bigtones 10y agoI too had the same problem with the seat edge - and after a couple of hours it cut off circulation in my legs. Not something you want when you pay $1,300 for an office chair. I found the Mirra to be better.
- aedron 10y agoThe Mirra lets you adjust the tilt of the forward part of the seat, solving the biggest problem with the Aeron. It's basically an improved Aeron, in my opinion (I have both).
- firasd 10y agoI got a Mirra a couple years ago, still going strong, would happily recommend it. Haven't tried the Mirra 2.
- eridius 10y agoMy wife loves the Steelcase Leap, but personally, my Aeron is the best chair I've ever used.
- beachstartup 10y agothe herman miller mirra has a mesh seat but a front that folds down, relieving pressure on that area. i bought mine new in 2006. the mesh tore and was fixed under warranty around 2010. one of the back supports broke in 2015 but they wouldn't fix it for free so i just zip-tied it and it's fine. herman miller's warranty service ain't what it used to be. the best move is probably to buy a lightly used one at half the price, mirra or aeron.
- wyclif 10y agoWhat is the best source for the Steelcase Leap in terms of shipping and price?
- camhenlin 10y agothe steelcase is certainly more appealing visually
- asher_ 10y agoYou might have had the wrong size. If the length of your body is mismatched to the chair then this can happen.
- donw 10y agoAnother vote for the Leap. Just built out a new office, and while we don't have infinite amounts of money, I made sure that we got proper chairs. Expensive artwork and overpriced lounge furniture don't improve productivity or morale. Proper work-chairs and desks, on the other hand, pay for themselves quickly.
- jonah 10y agoI bought a Leap brand new oh, maybe 15 years ago. Aside from replacing the gas cylinder a few years ago (under warranty mind you!) it's been perfect and still looks almost new. Highly recommended. (I researched and sat in a whole bunch of chairs, including the Aeron, before choosing the Leap.)
- kps 10y ago+1 Leap. I use a V2 at work and have several second-hand V1 at home.