I purchased a lot of command hooks when I moved into my apartment 9 months ago. I didn't want to damage the walls. Now the white "normal" Hooks are going strong. The picture hangers are doing fantastic.. but every SINGLE clear mini hook (or any size on up) has popped off the wall within that time span. Be it holding up a 2 ounce wall hanging or a christmas lights.. they have all failed me. To their benefit, they've left no damage to the wall when they decide to violently fail and fling my decor to the ground.. so that got them the 1 star.