Ours lay back good, like it way better then recliners. I'm 6ft 1" and do wish the foot rest was padded better and just a little longer. But would still go with one again. Son is 6ft6" and he even likes them.
Shoot after using this one for a while. Were searching for one for home. And will be replacing this one in the camper down the road with the lazyboy we found. Now it lays down good.
If your near me your welcome to try ours out. I'm Near Pickwick Dam in South West tn.
Pete