Why the Aeron Became So Popular...and Still is 30 Years Later

[@MrNutz87]

Using my stimulus check on this chair was possibly the best purchase ever. Bought one from a reputable dealer who got me all the necessary add ons and sizing for me. He even found me a good sale on it so i paid only 1200 after tax even with add ons. Especially since I'm working remote and my hobbies such include music production and gaming, I'm at my computer a LOT. The combination of the forward tilt, great shoulder and lumbar support, mesh so I don't sweat as easily, it's by far the perfect chair for me. 12 year warranty and I simply do not worry about the chair.

[@MrNutz87]

@Le Justicier du Net It definitely is comfortable to sit in for long periods of time. i don't really have a setup conducive to watching movies/TV but the recline is very comfortable so it definitely can be dual purpose.

[@cascalheira]

I have back issues (Hernias) and got a Herman Miller Aeron Classic some time ago and I absolutely love it. Much less frequent back pain issues and comfy enough to easily use for 8 to 12 hours a day.

[@btodtv]

That is great to hear! It sounds like the perfect fit for you -GK

[@lsaminatorl]

I've actually thought about getting the Herman Miller Aeron Remastered as it has a good lumbar support from what I've seen advertised. I have minor kyphosis and two slipped discs in my lower lumbar section of my spine, but if this is the kind of chair that'd support my lower back, then I should probably order it ASAP.

[@cascalheira]

@@lsaminatorl For me, with my back issues, it was a great fit. Much less spells of back pain, and I can sit on it for more extended periods of time, related to the previous chair. It took me a few days to get used to it but it's worth it as if you lock all the adjustments, it pretty much forces you in a straight position. The lumbar support is quite good and can get as firm or slack as you want (some of the older classics have a stupid lumbar support thing though, so don't get that). I would still try it before buying it if you can... Some people complain about comfort and honestly this is a great chair for work, not so much for "content consumption".

[@lsaminatorl]

@@cascalheira Thanks for the quick response! I'm thinking of just ordering it from the wellworking company website, since this have a 14 day return policy if you end up not liking it. Probably the best way for me to test out the chair is just to do it at home for me. If I end up not liking it, I'll just send it back and get my money back. I have a pc I'd like to use more both for gaming, as well as possibly getting into streaming and video creating more, but because of my lower back pains, it ends up getting on my nerves if I'm sitting in a chair for over an hour which isn't much time. The current chair I have is just one of those big tall racing gaming chairs haha. Doesn't really support my lower back at all.

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

@@lsaminatorl You couldn't have bought it from a better UK HM dealer tbh. I've bought the Mirra 2 and Aeron from them before, and the overall service was excellent. I've never come across a company that professional in the UK before; I was expecting something to go wrong, but the moment never came. I hope you're able to find the right chair. 👍

[@Sylvan_dB]

I had an Aeron from about 1994 to 2008. I bought one for work from home in 2020. Not sorry.

[@JohnSmith-zl8rz]

I want a Embody with the mesh of the Aeron

[@mogensen84]

I ordered a Embody for myself .. My wife tried out the Aeron and loved sitting in it. They didn't have the Sayl, so we couldn't really compare them to each other ☹️ Should she go for the Aeron or will the Sayl do the job? She works at home 4 days a week .. But she also likes to lean back and knit while she is doing online meetings 🤷‍♂️ I watched all the reviews out there, but it's hard to tell which one is better for her - She is 165cm and about 66kg. Also, I did enjoy the Aeron as well, but the lumbar support was too much for me. The Embody was just a perfect match from the first second I sat in the chair! I'm 178cm and 92kg.

[@dizzolve]

I never knew about these chairs till I sat in one and was blown away. It's that good a chair. After sitting in it I had to have it and irresponsibly (not really since I'm going on year 18 with it so I got my money's worth) bought one. If you've never sat in one you just can't know the answer to the topic of this video. ...... check it out. They're great

[@Dr.Misael]

I have a classic model, but I feel that the front of the seat is too uncomfortable. Will there be a noticeable difference between the remastered model to justify making the change? Or better try another type of seats such as those offered by Steelcase. I also have a mirra 2 and i find the seat more comfortable but the backrest not so much.

[@th3suffering]

i have a fully loaded Aeron with a build year of 2007 and it still looks and feels brand new. 15 years old and still looks like day 1 is a testament to how well built these chairs are. Ill probably get another 15 years or more out of it with minimum maintenance.

[@OneDigitalSoul]

I recently lucked out and bought an immaculate secondhand 2007 fully loaded size C on Ebay 3 days ago. It arrived yesterday. Sitting in it now. It cost £420 (inc P&P) and prob should been more given the price ranges I saw on there of between £500 - £850. Works properly, no defects and the condition is amazing. My advice is don't type 'Herman Miller Aeron size...', but rather just 'Mesh Office Chair'. Took me 11 days to find one that way. Had to ask the seller to check for how many dots were on the back to deduce that it was a size C 😆

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

It's just fascinating to know that the Aeron was the OG mesh chair. It's not perfect and its limitations are noticeable, however it's still one of the very best office chairs in the world.

[@btodtv]

Hard to deny the fact that the Aeron is still the king of mesh chairs -GK

[@mystuff9999]

Looks great but as other commenters wrote not a chair for tall people. What would be your recommendation for someone who‘s 6‘6 and not overweight?

[@WilsonTexasRager]

Finally splurged on a remastered this year. So far I like it as a tank of a chair and guests are impressed too. I work and have leisure at the same desk currently. Looking to get a Steelcase Leap V2 potentially next just to have something different and high end.

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

It's kinda nice how you have no problem enjoying chairs from different companies and acknowledging their strengths and weaknesses. I wish I could say the same about a certain individual who always seems to comment hate about the Aeron, and also insults anyone who disagrees with him.

[@venom5809]

@@StardustLegacyFighter LMAO you are such a loser you are even commenting about me on other people’s posts. OMG what a clown 🤡 😂

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

@@venom5809 I didn't actually say it was you, but here you are being an idiot and making it all about yourself. Get a life you sad man and stop commenting shit on every single video about things you don't like, because very few ppl care about your lame opinions.

[@WolfOfJustice]

@@venom5809 I think both of you need grow up and stop being so petty about chairs lol. It was funny seeing this exchange at first, but as a viewer I get tired of seeing toxic people like you two ruin the comments section of a really chill videos like these.

[@ib78]

@@StardustLegacyFighter Really? Who is that?

[@laggybum3218]

We have these throughout the hospital I work in. Quite frankly, I can't stand the mesh seat and the metal that runs under the seat tends to cut into the back of my thighs when I sit. On your scale that you use, I would rate it a 3.

[@brianmateosantiago7508]

Hello! I’ve been looking into upgrading my chair (Ikea Markus), and was looking into some Herman Miller chairs. Two caught my attention cause they are in my budget, and look simple but comfortable. The Verus Task and the Lino. What are your thoughts, and which one should I consider?

[@burropoco]

I first sat in this chair in 1999 and it's still the best. This chair will always be my First Love.

[@Mooncarries]

Will you guys ever try the secret lab 2022 but the soft weave version ? I heard that chair is way better than the leather and the seat isn’t as firm. Would love to see your takes.

[@idhalaralbaiesh5429]

Very interesting video! Got my aeron 2 years ago (second hand) and it's probably the best investment i've made for my health, just got a headrest for it and it's just perfect for me now. Watching this video makes me feel like I own not only an excellent chair but a piece of art and history.

[@imnoblueberry8502]

Ive been thinking about buying a good ergonomic chair for a while now since all I’ve had for the past 2-3 years is a little nightstand that’s around chair hight, and it’s not the most comfortable to sit on after a few hours😅 Is this the chair i should go for or is there a newer version that’s better or? I see a couple comments about this one lasting for years which makes it quite compelling, since I just want to buy 1 good chair that’ll be good for my back, breathable, comfortable and last for a while.

[@brandonislemons]

Are you guys gonna do a review of the ikea styrspel? Looks like the only good one In their new gaming chair line

[@archivushka]

Before watching this video: Generic comfortable office chair After watching this video: IS THAT AN AERON?

[@skyboy884]

Any chance you guys have some experience with Sihoo chairs? (like the M90D)

[@aky19832001]

Despite the increase of its availability and massive numbers of office liquidations, the chairs remains expensive and even used, it’s 80% of its Msrp. So why get it used.

[@Bambledamble]

I got my family a classic for $400 :D

[@Ultraioooo]

Guys i need a cheap chair. Ticova vs Markus what's the best where sitting 5-6 hours doesn't hurt and the lumbar support isn't hard af?

[@btodtv]

Ticova -RB

[@Ultraioooo]

@@btodtv it's the best cheap chair under 300€?

[@kevinschmitt5699]

can u make a review about the new ikea styrspel chair?

[@garya2223]

What is the best office chair to prevent kyphosis and scoliosis in teenagers who are doing online gaming a lot?

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

I'd recommend speaking to a Doctor, since these guys are not medical professionals and that question is obviously meant for one.

[@z352kdaf8324]

It allows me to slouch deeply in my aeron v1 chair at work. But there's no way I could use it at home to sit cross legged. Using cheap gaming chairs.

[@avengingsylph]

I just got one today!!!!

[@WolfOfJustice]

My go-to chair atm, honestly never noticed this chair in movies and TV shows, before I bought one lol.

[@yellofury]

my wife surprised me with a refurbished classic model for Valentine's Day. I added an aftermarket headrest from Amazon and now its dialed in perfectly for my office

[@Okaybutseriouslywhy]

You guys should do best chair for shorter people. Its hard to tell how something is supposed to fit when the only references used are 5'9"+ men lol. Best chair for someone who's like 5'2 and smaller framed please 🥺

[@CloudMountainJuror]

Seeing that Aeron in Your Name tripped me out so bad lmao

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

Lol

[@vytautasvaicys8745]

Well I think it'll live forever the way Eames Lounge or aluminum group chairs have...

[@jjoohhhnn]

The Aeron is great, but I think its era will be ending soon. The newer live back tech is great on the Embody and the Fern, even the Autonomous ErgoChair Pro+ is good if you're the right size for it. Offering comparable support, and the ability to stretch is a game changer. I'm not sure I'd enjoy a hard frame as much after sitting in my fern (without headrest), but I'm too tall for the Aeron anyways. As a static task chair, there may never be a better chair but this new live back stuff 👀

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

Only the Steelcase chairs use "live back" technology. In the UK, the Aeron still continues to outshine the Embody, even leading to the latter being discontinued a few years ago, until HM started selling the gaming Embody.

[@btodtv]

I can't sit in the embody because of how it rolls my shoulders forward. Love everything else about that chair though! -GK

[@jjoohhhnn]

@@StardustLegacyFighter You're right, but you know what I mean by live back, though. The flexible back. I know people love the Aeron, I'm not saying it's not comfortable or you can't like it, I'm just saying that we've entered a new world of chair design that we haven't seen, and I for one think the new backs are more comfortable. But like everything else, no one will like all of them, regardless of quality. It's personal preference.

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

@@jjoohhhnn I see what you mean and I completely agree. I think the Embody has an impressive backrest, although I wish it had better control of lumbar support and also I wish it wasn't so dependent on the material you buy it in.

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

@@btodtv I see quite a few taller folks complain about that exact same issue. I wonder if there's a strong correlation between a user's height and how much the Embody rolls your shoulders forward.

[@reecemcnaughten4160]

Added to the "museum of modern design" ..... ayyyye MoMD

[@jd415]

I'm a Steelcase Gesture fanboy but this video is amazing thank you. I learned a lot!

[@btodtv]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching -GK

[@drizzle8309]

It doesn't look like it reclines all that much. Am I missing something? I might be looking for a new chair, yes...

[@btodtv]

One of my favorite features is the recline on the Aeron remastered. It is without question the best of the best there -GK

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

It reclines plenty imo and the motion is very satisfying.

[@drizzle8309]

Chair preferences are pretty personal though. I probably want to recline unreasonably far though. 104° just doesn't sound like enough. I'm actually trying to find how far my current one goes, it has to at least beat that.

[@btodtv]

Something to think about with the Aeron is the motion. It isn't like a normal synchro tilt or knee tilt chair. It is like a combo of both. So, your butt sinks down much more so than a chair like the Sayl, which has a high-end synchro tilt mech. So, while the back doesn't have the same degree of recline as say something like a racing style gaming chair, it feels like you are reclining further back because of the deepness of the recline. It is really hard to explain, but it is really nice. -RB

[@drizzle8309]

@@btodtv Sounds like I need to try it then. Realistically, HMs are out of my price range. But If they really are as good as people say, I can make an exception. Sounds like they'll last longer than anything I've ever owned too, so they're definitely on my radar. Thanks for the info :)

[@meaninglez100]

I have no idea why mesh is so popular, I can't stand the way it feels

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

It's a lot more polarising than foam for sure.

[@MrMeeseeks13]

does the aeron gaming not have tilt forward?

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

It does have forward tilt.

[@MrMeeseeks13]

@@StardustLegacyFighter thats what i thought but they said there is no difference between the gaming version but i would say that is a difference worth pointing out.

[@radonsmith4386]

Is the lack of a headrest not an issues? Has anyone avtually experiece with this chair without headrest

[@HoraceSmith-xf1nv]

Great for gaming

[@jacksonk6293]

I really tried to like the aeron. Definitely not for everyone :(

[@MattySagz]

Im from 1994 and im offended you say 30 years later lol

[@Pavellyyy]

I really don’t get you guys at all. One video you are praising the Aeron calling it an S rank chair another video you are shittalking the Aeron and rating it a D. Now you are reviewing it again 😂

[@btodtv]

I have never given the Aeron an S-tier rating. I think the remastered is an A rated chair overall and have rated it as such. I think the Classic is a huge step down from the remastered, which is why I have scored that lower. When we have done things like Seat Comfort lists, then the Aeron has scored low because that is the chairs downfall, especially the Classic. My opinion also varies from Robert's, who is in most of our tier list videos. He loves the Aeron and scores it well across the board. -RB

[@Pavellyyy]

@@btodtv thanks for your reply and duly noted, I was wrong. Yeah I figured that Robert generally likes the chair a lot as it seems it’s more comfortable for taller people.

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

You have to make a note of the title of those videos, before seeing the rating for the Aeron. They've made tier list videos on different categories like seat comfort, back comfort, armrests, etc. It makes sense that they rate the Aeron as an A tier chair overall, but for seat comfort it has scored lower, since mesh is highly polarising.

[@ib78]

I don't think they have ever rated Aeron as an S-tier chair. In this video, they are explaining why it's an extremely popular chair. In their own reviews of Aeron, they have critiqued its mesh seat as not being comfortable for long durations of sitting (except for Robert). Generally, most people don't find mesh seats very comfortable, so it's a fair critique and a good point to raise for anyone considering buying it.

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

@@ib78 I believe they've never rated a single production chair as S tier. The only chair they put into the S tier is the Lamia, which is technically a hybrid of the Leap v2 and Amia. It just shows that no chair is truly perfect.

[@MB-wq8cp]

Mesh chairs are trash.

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

Most of them are, but not all mesh is built the same.

[@WolfOfJustice]

Nope

[@WolfOfJustice]

@@StardustLegacyFighter Exactly, there's a huge difference between the crap quality ones you see on low end chairs like Hyken, in comparison to the high end ones on the Aeron and Cosm.

[@alexworm1707]

The breathability is just too good

[@venom5809]

Average chair with a great marketing and sales department 🤷‍♂️

[@btodtv]

LOL. I think it's better than average in a lot of ways, especially the mesh chair world. But not necessarily my first choice to sit in :) -GK

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

Is it at all possible for you to go a single day without commenting hate on the Aeron. I'm genuinely curious.

[@WolfOfJustice]

Nothing about this chair is "average", it's undoubtedly the best mesh chair of all time.

[@venom5809]

@@StardustLegacyFighter Found the guy that works for Herman Miller or maybe helped design this chair or had something to do with it because no normal person has the time or inclination to defend a stupid chair other than you. Go play golf or something, do something with what left of the life you have, assume you are some 70 something old retiree. 😂

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

@@venom5809 You're literally closer to being a boomer than me lol, I manage my time pretty well so don't act so surprised I reply back quickly. As I remember a long time ago, you were the one who who started this nonsense, when you replied to my comment on a video about the Aeron. You couldn't accept my sound logic when I was defending my own opinion, so you decided to trade insults like an insolent child. Maybe I shouldn't keep grudges with idiots like you, but I also hate ppl who act like their opinions are more important than everyone else's.

[@HaohmaruHL]

Because marketing keeps pushing them. They are barely known outside the US and most countries have their own much cheaper better variations

[@btodtv]

Often imitated, but I’m not sure I’ve sat in a cheaper “knock off” that is better. And I’m not a huge fan of the original -GK

[@タスマニアキングクラブ-x2e]

They are known in Japan.

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

That's completely untrue. They are very well known in the UK among office chair enthusiasts and also in many countries in Europe. To say "they are barely known outside the US" is complete ignorance.

[@WolfOfJustice]

Better variations of the Aeron? Please enlighten us as to which chairs you've found out there in other countries that surpass the Aeron.

[@WolfOfJustice]

@@タスマニアキングクラブ-x2e I know Japan have the Okamura Contessa, but even that was heavily inspired by the Aeron. It's a solid chair, but definitely not one that is a better variation of the Aeron, as the OP so ignorantly puts it.

[@Jasheon]

How can this chair be that great? There is no cushion?

[@btodtv]

They are the pioneer of the mesh chair. People love this type of sitting experience and Aeron is the best mesh chair in the eyes of many mesh chair lovers -GK

[@Jasheon]

@@btodtv interesting……I’ve always bought my chairs from Office Depot and such, never tried out high quality ones before. What stores would carry these and I can try them out? I really hate to order one online, assemble it and then realize it’s not for me

[@WolfOfJustice]

Why must a chair have cushion?

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

@@WolfOfJustice Depends on what your ass prefers to be supported by tbh.

[@Jasheon]

@@WolfOfJustice you don’t like to be comfortable? Damn