5'5" with a 30" inseam. I have no problems with the forward controls, but rather, the reach to the handlebars, especially with the Biltwell Keystones that I recently removed.

 

5'10 probaby closer to 6'0 with boots. I think its pretty comfortable. I just don't care for that seat. Feels like i'm sliding back on high speeds.

 

I'm only 5.8 and I love the forwards, but I have HD drag bars and the reach is starting to bug me.....so I'm actually thinking of changing the bars to something just a tad higher and a little more pullback like the Biltwell Mustache, or RSD Vintage Moto bars.

 

I am 6' with long legs. Size 11 boots. I felt like you did at first also. Especially on the brake. I am also a new Harley rider and fairly new to bikes in general. After having mine for a month now, the feel has become more natural. I guess it just takes some time to get used to it. It still isn't perfect but feels much better than it did in the beginning.

 

5'2" with 29" inseam. I finally put mini apes on because, being shorter, I really had to reach to get to the bars. I found the hunched over riding position is not for me. Guys with longer arms seem to not have that problem.

 

I am 5' 7" and it is just perfect!

 

I'm 6'4" on put on 6" ext to my forward controls. I also have 12" mini apes with 2"risers. I love the new forward controls, it feels like I'm riding a much bigger bike.

 

5'7" and shrinking. Fit perfectly in my 48 with forwards and floorboards.

 

5' 1'' but with only a 29" inseam (which was pointed out was more important than height). I use mid-controls on my 48 with no problems. You can get extended reach forwards for the 48 from Harley...they also have extended mid-controls for the bike AND closer reach forward controls....yes, 4 variants of controls for 2014+ Sportsters.