We've had this ottoman for over a year and it has held up well. We use it hard...as a footstool, as an eating surface for the family (snacks and sometimes quick meals), as a storage area for multiple big heavy blankets / reading materials / laptops / etc. It has worked for us exactly how we hoped it would when purchasing.

Pros: Lots of storage, holds up well to constant use, multi-function item
Cons: A little expensive, after a year...some wear on the corners of the base, seems a little high for a footstool compared to our sectional couch