Overall, I am very happy with the counter stools. I purchased the red to have a pop of color in my kitchen. I have two small children and I love how they are very easy to wipe clean and I find them to be comfortable to sit on. The seat back does have some give to it. Also, they are sturdy so my son can climb up without the stool tipping. I took off one star only because one of the hind legs on one stool was nicked (of course on the part of the leg that faces out), but I was able to unscrew a few things and rotate the direction the seat faces so it's unnoticeable when pushed up to the kitchen island. Assembly was easy, although the directions are all pictures and no words so keep that in mind if you prefer written instructions. I've only had these a few days so I can't speak to their longevity, but they seem like they'd last a good while. FWIW, I would recommend these and I would purchase them again.