Thes stool was exactly what I wanted for a place to sit for putting on socks, shoes, and stockings. The seat is very padded and comfortable. The stool itself is extremely sturdy. The reason for a 4 instead of a 5 is that it was very difficult to put together. It took a long time which is surprising considering it is just a stool!  

Pros: Sturdy and comfortable
Cons: Difficult to assemble