We hemmed and hawed about these stools because we didn’t know if we wanted a higher back for more support but liked the clean modern look. We’ve only had them for about a week and while I do wish the back was a bit higher they are surprisingly comfortable. They provide some back support and the seat has a lot of cushion. They are a little small but just fine for our family. Time will tell how they they hold up but for the moment they are comfortable, sturdy and look great too.