Love, love, love these counter height stools! The trick for assembly is to get each bolt for the foot rail loosely in place before tightening them all. We had all 4 stools together in 30 minutes. I was hesitant about the white but they are a soft white. While the seats are not real leather, they are soft and supple just like real leather. I think they are a great value for the price. They are super sturdy. Some reviews complained about sturdiness but when assembled correctly and all tightened up, I have absolutely no problem.