Vinyl Arm Pads Caps for Herman Miller Classic Aeron Chair Graphite Black

I was skeptical but decided it would be really easy to return if I didn't like and I got them in 1 day with prime. I had just got a used classic Aeron and the vinyl arm pads were scratched up pretty bad. I wasn't sure what to expect but was actually impressed when I opened the box. They look great and I believe are slightly more "cushiony" than the stock vinyl pads. Install was super easy. A lot of people stated that it was hard to screw but I found that it was only because there is no tread however the screws that came with my Aeron went in fine and I didn't have to force very hard. Anyone that has used a self tapping screw before will recognize the force you need to screw in. Overall I'm very impressed. It looks and feels great. It may be 1cm shorter than the stock however I have plenty of space for my elbow. I don't notice it at all. If you don't want to sell your arm for a new arm pad this is the way to go.

I’ve had my Herman Miller Arron chair for over 20 years. The leather armrests became cracked an unsightly. These replacement arms, although not leather, fit great, look great and were very easy to attach. My chair looks great again!

Easy to put on, fits the old chair perfectly. It is firmer than the previous, scratched up and torn leather armrest but not inconveniently so.

These are difficult to install because the factory arm rest screws are slightly larger than the tapped threads on these arm rests, so you essentially have to tap new threads with the old screws, meaning you will need to use a LOT of force without stripping the phillips screw head. I would suggest pre-tapping the new arm rests with the old screws by hand before trying to install them onto the chair. I started the tap by hand and finished with a power drill at high torque and low speed because doing it entirely by hand is really difficult.These are slightly less round and much firmer than OEM arm rests but look the part & still feel good as a replacement, especially given the much lower price than buying from Herman Miller.

Each arm pad is wrapped in a protective sleeve with a second individual layer of bubble wrap. Installation is easy as the original screws and hole locations match the replacement arm pad perfectly. As the provided images show (the replacement is on the right in the pics), the replacement is more substantial than the original and is also more firm. It's not rock hard, it's just not as forgiving as the original pad. To the touch, the vinyl feels as expected -- not scratchy but not leathery smooth either. The original pads feel smoother to the touch, but I suspect that the feel of the replacement will be similar as it wears. My only concern is how the seam along the length of the replacement pad will wear over time. Regardless, I am pleasantly satisfied with this purchase given its price over Herman Miller's current $110+ premium. I recommend these replacement arm pads with confidence.

Fits perfect the Screws holes align perfect. I have no idea why others complain about these.

These armrests are not worth the money as the 'foam' in the armrests is rock hard., There is no give at all and leaning on these is like leaning on wood. Not worth the money unless you don't lean on your armrests.

These felt better than the original that were on the chair. They were softer and more comfortable.