I love these stools.  Cafe look!! Maybe not to rock around on but, who does that, with daily use they are great.  We are normal sized adults and sitting on them for hours you may prefer to shift your bottom on the outer frame.  I also occasionally put my feet on the foot rest, or next chairs foot rest.  They  remain sturdy.  Remember they are stools and not padded chairs with back rests.  I did not want a sight line of chair backs and glad they can tuck away under island. I bought three then one more and plan to purchase one more, to store away.  Everyone wants to sit around the new island.  They are just what I was hoping for and the look is perfect for my kitchen.  I have a blue island base but loved the pattern on the black stools and black could look like a dark navy blue! They are just fun!  So enjoy!