There comes a moment in every adult’s life when they realize they’ve earned the right to own a proper recliner. Maybe it’s after a particularly brutal day at work, or perhaps when you catch yourself eyeing that worn-out couch cushion with the suspicious dip that’s been slowly swallowing your lower back. Whatever the catalyst, you’ve arrived at an important crossroads: the quest for the perfect recliner.

But here’s the thing about recliners—they’re not one-size-fits-all pieces of furniture, despite what your uncle’s ancient La-Z-Boy might suggest. Choosing the wrong recliner is like buying shoes that are three sizes too big: sure, your feet are technically inside them, but you’re going to regret it with every step (or in this case, every sit).