My 5.5 Dutch oven unexpectedly chipped with very careful use after only nine months which Wayfair gracefully issued a full refund. This is a replacement because the 5.5 is currently sold out. I was worried about it being small but so far I start to like the size better than the 5.5. I am only cooking for two though so I’d say it’s probably not for bigger family. Hopefully this one will last longer than nine months. It does keep the food warm a lot longer than other pots I have ever used and it’s pretty to see on the stove.