answer:I used to sell La-Z-Boys, so I know a little about them as long as my memory holds. Leather will last longer, unless you have a cat. They like to eat leather, and of course, they like to claw fabric. There’s no best model to recommend. There is, however, a way to tell if one model is right for you. Sit in the chair at the showroom. Your rear end should touch the back, and there should be no gap between the backs of your knees and the chair. In other words, the chair should cradle your legs completely. If it does that, then chances are it will also fit your upper body, too. Your head should have a soft cushion to rest on when the chair is reclined.