These barstools are very comfortable. I am a plus size woman and these barstools holds my weight pretty good. They were easy to assemble. The leather is very soft. I attached a picture so that you can see that the arm of the chairs are not completely attached. With that being said, you have to be very careful with putting your weight on the opening of the armrest. we did that and we kind of heard a crack. The height of the barstools can go pretty high, and if you have children, more than likely, their weight, will not be enough to adjust the height of the barstools. My five year old does my weigh enough.￼ They look very stylish, and can make the kitchen look pretty updated.