And I thought we were talking about seats, not shoes, which are more designed to fit most occupants, not ordered to a specific fit.
And that's the problem and the reason for the shoe comparison, which I got by the way from a previous post earlier in this thread by someone who experiences discomfort in the Clarity seat on longer drives, and who used the bad fitting shoes comparison as a way to try and relate what it was like.
It is not practical for car makers to offer different sizes of seats even though people have different body shapes. So they try and create a seat that will be comfortable for the largest amount of people, with the result that any particular seat will usually be fine for most people, mildly uncomfortable for some, and unfortunately very uncomfortable or even acutely painful on longer drives for a smaller group that either have a specific body shape or a physical condition that makes them more sensitive. This smaller group tends to experience that in some cars they are okay or at least just mildly uncomfortable on longer drives, but in other cars it is really intolerable. In many cases they have never had a previous problem then they purchase a particular car and realize too late that the seat for them is not a good fit. The human body is complex, and car seats are a unique situation due to the length of time in a fixed position with few opportunities to change position or stretch even for a moment. The only other comparison would probably be something like airplane seats, although for most people that is only something they endure for a few hours a year a most.
Those who have an ongoing issue usually have to experiment with different types of cushions which doesn't always work, and it takes experimentation on longer trips to find out. The problem oftentimes is the lower seat length or width, which obviously is a potential area of weight and cost savings for car manufacturers. Unfortunately custom seats are no longer an option like they used to be because of airbags and sensors.
I am more surprised that I have never owned a car where I have spent any significant amount of time thinking about the comfort or lack of comfort of the seats.
Which means you likely have a body shape that fits in with the average. Lucky for you. And it's not as simple as height, people of the same height can easily have different body shapes, as well as varying levels of back health.
I seem to have much less of a concern for seat comfort than most. Kind of like having a wide tolerance to temperature in a room, whereas others are cold or hot.
My bad, it's not because of your body shape it's because you are tougher, not wimpy like others who complain about their car seat.
This is why I am riding this so hard because your comments come across as insensitive to people who have an actual problem with certain car seats that causes discomfort or even pain on longer drives, when it has nothing to do with their tolerance or their "viewpoint". I don't believe you are purposely trying to be insensitive or look down on people who are complaining, you are just befuddled about it because you don't have a problem and wonder why anyone else should. If I am mistaken and you actually understand that some people have a real issue that is causing them discomfort or pain and you were just commenting that you are one of the fortunate ones that don't have such an issue and just didn't word it as well as you could have, then I apologize.
However, your question does make me want to ask one as well. Are you naturally a nuisance and ill-mannered or is it something you have to work to accomplish?
With most people it would take some effort, with others not nearly as much.
A note to others, including myself. Our backs are complex and in many ways delicate structures. Most damage occurs over time and in many cases is irreversible. Posture, exercise, as well as making careful choices in all types of seating purchases is something most of us should think of more than we do. Don't just endure discomfort or pain, your body is telling you something.
Ergonomics is a complex subject, easily ignored and only appreciated when you find yourself in a situation that causes discomfort. 