We are a tall family with men in the 6’4” and 250 lb. range. Our previous stools couldn’t take the constant use by people of that size and eventually gave way. We are so happy to find new ones with a higher weight rating and overall sturdier design. The only thing that keeps them from being five stars is the appearance of the seat. While they are solid wood, I had hoped that the seat surface would look like the edges. Instead they have a more distressed appearance than what I was expecting. For others, this may not even be a problem. Otherwise, we are very pleased with the purchase and look forward to many years of usage!