I love these ottomans!  I have had them for several months now and they are holding up in a house of rough boys and big dogs.  (My dogs do sit on them too!). No fraying or change of shape at all.  Expensive, yes, but so worth it!  I was on the fence about buying them, and so glad I did!  We use them as footrests, seats, tables.  They fit in any decor!