I've tried replacement foams from two different places and they both seem far too thick to me - it digs into my the back of my legs, which makes it less comfortable than the old battered one! Yours seems the same. I'm just not sure there's supposed to be that much of a hump, it really looks like it's stretching the seat webbing more than it should. But I've never seen a brand new Aeron up close so I don't know, maybe they all start like that.
I just bought a refurbished Aeron from an official reseller. It comes with a brand new foam which is way too thick and dense. After suffering thigh pain for a week I decided to completely remove the foam without replacing it. Works much better for me !
I just bought a refurbished Aeron and my legs were hurting at the spot of the foam. After reading this comment, I ripped the foam out. It feels so much more comfortable! Thanks!
@@TheGizmoGarage Very nice man! I'm from the UK and picked one up for $500 (£370) 2 weeks ago. It does have the fully loaded arms and it came with a brand new replacement base and castors. You got a very nice deal, enjoy it mate!
Any other tips on things to replace and clean? I am buying a used Aeron next week! So excited
I've tried replacement foams from two different places and they both seem far too thick to me - it digs into my the back of my legs, which makes it less comfortable than the old battered one! Yours seems the same. I'm just not sure there's supposed to be that much of a hump, it really looks like it's stretching the seat webbing more than it should. But I've never seen a brand new Aeron up close so I don't know, maybe they all start like that.
I just bought a refurbished Aeron from an official reseller. It comes with a brand new foam which is way too thick and dense. After suffering thigh pain for a week I decided to completely remove the foam without replacing it. Works much better for me !
they eventually gets compressed and the bump goes away after using the chair for a while.
did you peel off the 3m sticker? I heard it'd be extremely difficult to push it in with the sticker peeled off
Wondering the same thing. About to replace today. What did you find out?
@@Right3ousMan nah, chose not to peel it off
BOTD replaces that foam via taking the seat mesh out
Just take the foam out, period. It's more comfortable without it. This is what they did for the new version of the Aeron.
Cool, will try
My legs hurt without the foam
I just bought a refurbished Aeron and my legs were hurting at the spot of the foam. After reading this comment, I ripped the foam out. It feels so much more comfortable! Thanks!
Thanks I did this too
just bought my replacement foam. Does it feel slightly annoying on the underside of your thighs? I kinda prefer the flatness of the old foam piece..
@@Pennycott5 Hey, how long did it take for the pad to break-in for you?
@@andrewg8095 maybe a week or 2
how much did you pay for an aeron of this age?
$250 cash
@@TheGizmoGarage Very nice man! I'm from the UK and picked one up for $500 (£370) 2 weeks ago. It does have the fully loaded arms and it came with a brand new replacement base and castors.
You got a very nice deal, enjoy it mate!
Just got one for 30 bucks
@@MakinaDeMuerte WOW
@@TheGizmoGarage I paid $20 for mine in a garage sale.
The foam will be nasty so ditch it and either use it without it or get a new one.
yes please wear gloves there's more DNA in that thing than you would be required to make a new human being!
Yes sir, lesson leanred