These stools are very comfortable! They were extremely easy to put together and they're sturdy. You can't put scratch resistant pads underneath but the weight is evenly distributed and we won't need them for our floor. My only concern is the colour differences between each stool. I read other reviews that stated the same concern and I do wish they looked more like natural wood. Having said that, they have grown on me! I would recommend these as long as you're ok with the colours.