I do like these pots VERY much and have had compliments on them all summer. That being said, instead of planting directly in them (using the ‘self watering’ system), I planted pots and placed in the top space. My concern is to use the water reservoir would allow dirt and silt to collect in the base. There is no method to adequately drain these reservoirs, save a 3mm hole mid way up the pot. Even turning them on their sides it took quite some time to drain the excess water. 
On the plus side, they are sturdy, attractive and a pot full of plants fit beautifully. 
Photos shows pots in descending order-Large, medium, small.