Steelcasecommunity · Sep 1, 2026

Steelcase Leap V2 review

After a disappointing experience with a Graphics chair, this user moved to the Leap V2 and found it much more supportive. The seat cushion and vertical ridges can be a bit pokey at times, but they help a lot overall. The lumbar back tension better supports their back compared to their previous chair. They note that missing the back tension or having it disengaged while still needing the vertical ridges for upper back support is significant. They find it necessarily supports and realigns their back in a way that feels a bit bigger and more stable. The chair is anything crazy but does what it should - it doesn't fall or fail to support. They're similar to others at 6'1 and 230 lbs, and appreciate how the chair period works well for them. However, they note the Zody felt firm from the start, which was pretty decent. They feel the Amia allowed them more seated comfort and preferred Steelcase very much despite the ridges in the seat back and lumbar not being as soft initially. The vertical ridges can sometimes be a bit much, especially if the chair isn't reclined at all for the far line, but the Zody had firm single deadzones. The Amia's back support was better and the lumbar was not as bad. They ultimately concluded they needed a bit more than an office chair could provide.

Pros

  • Much more supportive than Graphics chair
  • Lumbar back tension provides good support
  • Vertical ridges help overall despite being pokey
  • Necessarily supports and realigns back
  • Feels bigger and more stable
  • Works well for user at 6'1 and 230 lbs

Cons

  • Seat cushion and vertical ridges can be a bit pokey
  • Vertical ridges can be too much if chair isn't reclined
  • Not as soft initially as some prefer
Steelcase Leap V2

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Steelcase Leap V2

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