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Re: Herman Miller Launches New Aeron Chair

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Post by mulletbum » Fri, Oct 21, 2016, 1:00 PM UTC

earlyriser wrote: post #88

I have drunk the cool-aid about expensive chairs and cheap tables. For years I wanted to buy an Aeron for my home office but I didn't want to do it until I test one (I live in a small town, so no opportunity). Finally this year I tested an Aeron during a business trip, for 10 days. Maybe it's my own body, but it wasn't as comfortable as I thought it was going to be, I was very disappointed. The best chair I've been o…

I might be writing this a lot for this thread, but the embody chair is by far the best office chair I have ever sat in:

http://www.hermanmiller.com/products/seating/performance-wor...

Re: Herman Miller Launches New Aeron Chair

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Post by equalarrow » Fri, Oct 21, 2016, 1:14 PM UTC

aedron wrote: post #59

petemill wrote: post #30

Earlier quoted context omitted.

- More adjustable arm rests (they go back and forward too) - New mesh material which is apparently more supportive - New back support mechanism which is a combination of the two previous options (which you could not put together) - both the lumbar and the pelvis supports - Chair is angled 1.8 degrees further forward - Tilt mechanism causes the chair to hug your body more, with less latency - A new white-ish color opt…

I have an Aeron and a Mirra 2. The Mirra is both better looking, better constructed and more ergonomic. There are more adjustments, and the mechanisms are very intuitive and integrated into the design. Perhaps the new Aeron will bring it up to par. Besides, the Mirra 2 is beautiful, while the Aeron is... debatable. This is mine: http://www.hermanmiller.com/content/dam/hermanmiller/page_as...

I have both as well and the Mirra 2, in my mind, is the way to go. For me, the Aeron has the edge of the seat part where the back of my thighs rest and it starts getting uncomfortable after 15 mins. The Mirra doesn't have this issue. The Mirra back also hugs my shoulder blades a little better. The plastic back of my Mirra doesn't bother me vs. the Aeron mesh.

I would recommend the Mirra for anyone looking at Aeron. They're usually cheaper too. I got my Mirra on Amazon for around $600 which the Aeron was going for, I think at the time, around $900.

Re: Herman Miller Launches New Aeron Chair

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Post by rublev » Fri, Oct 21, 2016, 1:16 PM UTC

mulletbum wrote: post #91

earlyriser wrote: post #88

I have drunk the cool-aid about expensive chairs and cheap tables. For years I wanted to buy an Aeron for my home office but I didn't want to do it until I test one (I live in a small town, so no opportunity). Finally this year I tested an Aeron during a business trip, for 10 days. Maybe it's my own body, but it wasn't as comfortable as I thought it was going to be, I was very disappointed. The best chair I've been o…

I might be writing this a lot for this thread, but the embody chair is by far the best office chair I have ever sat in: http://www.hermanmiller.com/products/seating/performance-wor...

This activates my 'any one of these 10 million screws might pop and fuck me' phobia to the max. Is there something that provides similar comfort but without the 'sentient' aesthetic, something simpler in design?

Re: Herman Miller Launches New Aeron Chair

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Post by tmat » Fri, Oct 21, 2016, 1:16 PM UTC

paddy_m wrote: post #70

paddy_m wrote: post #58

I bought two Aeron chairs, $10 each at separate times. The first chair was being pushed down the street by a guy who looked borderline homeless. He was about to go into the Bowling Green subway station. I said "Are you selling that chair", he said "How much would you offer?". I offered $10, he said "great, I didn't really want to carry this all the way home". I had a pang of regret and thought I had possibly walked i…

I guess I should actually review the chair. I think the Aeron is ok, but I haven't sat in another chair that I think is notably better. I also haven't ever sat in an office chair that felt 100% right. I have short legs and a long torso. I'm 5'8" and I wear a 29" inseam pant. I do sometimes notice the front bar putting pressure on my legs. Most of the time I put my legs up on something. and have my knees slightly bent…

I'm a huge fan of my steelcase think.

Re: Herman Miller Launches New Aeron Chair

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Post by tmat » Fri, Oct 21, 2016, 1:17 PM UTC

jseliger wrote: post #89

grogenaut wrote: post #27

Wow, this is just full of people who don't like the aeron. I agree it's expensive. I just buy used ones on craigslist for $375. I just wait till there is one. I've got 3. I've had a work aeron since 2002. Love the things they work for me. I know plenty of people they don't work for. I used several other ergonomic chairs and they pinched the nerves at the back of my knees and caused the outsides of my feet to go numb.…

Interestingly, The Wirecutter has consistently preferred Steelcase chairs: http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-office-chair —first the Leap and then the Gesture. I loved the Aeron I used to have, until I hurt my shoulder swimming and discovered that its skeleton actually digs uncomfortably against the shoulder. That jarred me out of complacency about the chair's possible flaws, at least compared to others.

Love my think! wouldn't trade it for any aeron.

Re: Herman Miller Launches New Aeron Chair

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Post by tmat » Fri, Oct 21, 2016, 1:18 PM UTC

wyclif wrote: post #16

forrestthewoods wrote: post #3

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 Aer…

What is the best source for the Steelcase Leap in terms of shipping and price?

madisonseating.com it's slow as shit shipping, but the prices are unbeatable.. just bought a think for $240...

Re: Herman Miller Launches New Aeron Chair

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Post by tristor » Fri, Oct 21, 2016, 1:26 PM UTC

When I switched to working from home full-time I went through a collection of chairs and finally settled on the Herman Miller Mirra2. It's a derivative design of the Aeron, but on the Aeron I had problems with the front lip cutting off circulation in my lower legs and putting too much pressure. The adjustable front lip on the Mirra2 was a godsend and after getting it adjusted professionally to fit me, I feel like the chair cradles me.

Now that I'm on the road traveling while I work, other than air conditioning on hot days the biggest thing I miss from the US is my Herman Miller Mirra2. Skip the Aeron, get a Mirra2 or an Embody. Both are amazing.

Re: Herman Miller Launches New Aeron Chair

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Post by justin66 » Fri, Oct 21, 2016, 1:42 PM UTC

SloopJon wrote: post #23

I've had an Aeron at home for ten years or so. Both of the arms have broken off. It actually seemed like an improvement, so I never got around to a warranty replacement. Arms aside, I'm not crazy about the chair. It's not really comfortable for anything besides sitting straight up at a desk. The Steelcase chairs I've had at work are more versatile, although I've broken one of those too.

> Both of the arms have broken off. It actually seemed like an improvement, so I never got around to a warranty replacement.

So here's the thing about the arms on an Aeron chair: they're too low. If you use them for anything other than occasionally brushing against them - if you rest your arms on them while typing, for example - they'll negatively affect your posture. You might really be better off without them.

I was disappointed to see that (at first glance) there's no evidence this has been addressed in the new design. I'm sure some of this has to do with the user's height, but still, it would not be hard to make the elevation of those armrests a bit more adjustable.

Re: Herman Miller Launches New Aeron Chair

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Post by ghaff » Fri, Oct 21, 2016, 1:44 PM UTC

jseliger wrote: post #89

grogenaut wrote: post #27

Wow, this is just full of people who don't like the aeron. I agree it's expensive. I just buy used ones on craigslist for $375. I just wait till there is one. I've got 3. I've had a work aeron since 2002. Love the things they work for me. I know plenty of people they don't work for. I used several other ergonomic chairs and they pinched the nerves at the back of my knees and caused the outsides of my feet to go numb.…

Interestingly, The Wirecutter has consistently preferred Steelcase chairs: http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-office-chair —first the Leap and then the Gesture. I loved the Aeron I used to have, until I hurt my shoulder swimming and discovered that its skeleton actually digs uncomfortably against the shoulder. That jarred me out of complacency about the chair's possible flaws, at least compared to others.

Haven't tried the Gesture but did have the Leaps somewhere I previously worked. I think a lot comes down to your feelings around breathability and feel of seat and back material. Personally, I like the mesh of the Aeron but there are a lot of people who prefer a more "traditional" chair material.

Re: Herman Miller Launches New Aeron Chair

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Post by Randgalt » Fri, Oct 21, 2016, 1:48 PM UTC

How can you improve on perfection? I'm dubious. I've had mine for over 15 years and will never part with it. I had it refurbished 3 years ago and it's still great. It made a huge difference in my life. I had back problems and severe repetitive stress problems. The chair makes a huge difference for me. In particular, it allows me to have a tilting-forward position. Also, the mesh is extremely comfortable without trapping heat. It's pure genius.