Ok so this is a bit old, but I find myself in need of a new chair, so figured I'd just resurrect.
I've seen some of the reviews here. There's been a bit more time, figured I'd hear the latest round of thoughts.
So my needs - I'm pretty average height/build. We have cats. They have claws. One is ... special and often wears a diaper, so something that's easily cleaned is a must. So that throws out mesh, leather will probably get trashed... fabric is a maybe. Not really interested in "Gaming" - would rather just have a good chair, and if it happens to be gaming, well, so long as it's not too garish. Wife is opposed to used furniture after her one of her friends had a run in with bedbugs - just not an option with her anymore.
I've had a Serta for 4-5 years. The padding in it is finally shot, although the chair still looks ok. Wife's Serta the cats have shredded, but her padding is still holding up. Typically we go with cheap leather (usually faux, but sometimes the really cheap thin leather), as it's easily wiped up, and the Sertas ave fit the bill.
Debating going for something good, as I'm getting old and I'm certainly feeling my age and more recently have been doing a lot more WFH, or keep it semi-disposable with the pets.
For "Something Good" - X-Chair X3 looks like a decent possibility, but I've never sat in one. HM Sayl also looks like it might work. For semi-disposable, probably go back down to Staples and throw down on a couple more Sertas, as they were decent enough for the price.
Eager to see what the current thoughts are for what people are using. Did the SecretLabs chairs hold up for those that went that route (not that they have anything really in stock now, but doesn't hurt to look)?