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Of course, that Herman Miller's Aeron and Embody seem best to be sitting on for 12-15 hours/day. But I never tried them... never even touched or saw one physically. Are they that good? Should we go ahead with it?
1. Research chairs beyond the aeron, I personally prefer the steelcase leap
2. Check out some furniture liquidators (especially if you're in the Bay Area), these chairs are built to last a decade
The problem I've read of is the hard "lip" on the front of seating area which according to some reviewers tends to cut blood flow from the legs for longer sitting periods.
The Embody should be fine in that regard (from what I've read, but I haven't tried it - neither have I tried the Aeron).
I ultimately decided for the "Steelcase Leap" and from my experience this was the best investment I have ever done in furniture.
Before the Leap I was unable (and unwilling) to go sit at my computer after leaving the office - now if I get backpains while at work I cannot wait to get home and into my chair. This may not be the case for everybody but for me it reliefs my backpain.
If you're going to invest in good chairs, give the Leap a spin.
I've read up and down on that issue because I have problems with my lower back and after reading many many reviews I decided against the Aeron. The problem I've read of is the hard "lip" on the front of seating area which according to some reviewers tends to cut blood flow from the legs for longer sitting periods. The Embody should be fine in that regard (from what I've read, but I haven't tried it - neither have I t…
But sit in one for awhile and you realize one day that the chair isn't bothering you like every other chair does after a few hours.
And they last forever. I have 2 and the oldest I bought used in 2002.
Grab a good deal on a used one.
You'll save significant money in lost developer hours, physiotherapy costs, etc by buying good chairs (and checking that the rest of your setup is ergonomic too) right now.
Personally I don't get on with the Aeron, which is why I have the Herman Millar Mirra instead.
Herman Miller's Aeron seems like a good chair but personally I think the arm holders are not needed as when coding I put my arms on the table. Also I prefer less wheels because they are in the way.
Little joke, perhaps this chair: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5e/Emperor'...
I've read up and down on that issue because I have problems with my lower back and after reading many many reviews I decided against the Aeron. The problem I've read of is the hard "lip" on the front of seating area which according to some reviewers tends to cut blood flow from the legs for longer sitting periods. The Embody should be fine in that regard (from what I've read, but I haven't tried it - neither have I t…
Overall I like the Leap and Embody a lot. From what I can remember about using it, the Leap v1 had a few more adjustment points than the Leap v2. Both v1 & v2 were comfortable, had all the adjustments I needed to get proper ergonomics. I ultimately picked the Embody for home because while the Steelcase was good, I didn't want to spend 8 hours in the work chair and come home to sit in the exact same chair.
The Embody is definitely more of a flexible chair, you feel it move when you move in it. This has the side effect of feeling like you'll tip over if someone stands behind you and puts weight on your chair back (e.g. shoulder surfing and resting on your chair back). I don't like the arm adjustments as much as the Steelcase v1 Leap, there's no angling -- it just gets closer to you as you raise them up higher. Overall the Embody is very comfortable, and with working from home I use it 8-10 hours a day now. It holds up great.
