The Leap v2 tested very well in our office for back comfort and one of the biggest reasons for this is the lumbar support of the chair. Other chairs with smooth, rocking recline are the Haworth Zody, or Herman Miller Embody. The Aeron is designed to have a very smooth and fluid rocking motion with no sticking or catching on recline. This chair is great if you’re someone who sits in a static position but if you like to recline, a chair like the Herman Miller Aeron may be better for you. It includes a little bit of catch or sticking points in the recline, which some think is a flaw in the chair, but this is the intended design. It’s designed this way so that you can lean back and stay in one place without having to hold yourself in that position. This is one thing that isn’t great about this chair for those who like to be in constant movement.Īs a matter a fact, the overall motion of the recline on this chair is not as smooth as other reclines because there is a lot of plastic rubbing on plastic. As this happens, the back of the seat doesn’t sink down a ton, it mostly just goes forward, meaning you’re not going to get a rocking motion. When sitting down in the chair, you’ll notice that the seat slides forward a little bit as you recline back and then slides forward as you lean forward. This is likely because consumers expect something different from the chair than what it actually provides. Recline FunctionĪnother deal breaker for some interested in the buying the Leap v2 is the recline function. Things like specific shape, density, and different thicknesses throughout are designed intentionally, so if the seat is uncomfortable for you, it’s probably best to go with another model. Everything on the Leap was designed in a specific way, for a specific reason and that includes the seat pad. We highly advise against doing this because adding additional padding or foam won’t necessarily fix the problem and may introduce additional problems due to changing the ergonomics of the chair. Some people decide to alter the seat on this chair after discovering some discomfort. In our office, users have reported any initial discomfort going away after a couple of weeks, leading to the Leap becoming one of their favorite daily chairs. If you’re experiencing some soreness or numbness in your tailbone initially, it may be worth giving it a few weeks to see if it goes away. One thing that can be said about the Leap for some, is that it can take a little bit of time for your body get acclimated to the new sitting experience. In fact, Herman Miller, Haworth, Knoll, and Steelcase have opted to design most of its chairs with firm seats, pointing to studies showing that firm seats are more ergonomic in the long run and for extended hours in one day. There is a common misconception with high-end, ergonomic office chairs that when you spend a lot of money on a chair, it’s going to be equipped with a soft, plush seat, but that’s simply not the case with most high-end chair manufacturers. It should only be a deal breaker for those looking for a thick, plush, padded seat.
While some users found it to be firm, the seat on this chair still tested as one of the most comfortable in the office.
It’s likely the main reason the Leap v2 isn’t the right fit for some users is the firm seat design. Watch Consider THIS Before You Buy The Leap v2 Video To learn more about the products we sell, our review process and why you can trust us, please visit: Why we’re different.
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