Honestly, I am super pleased with this pouf. I searched for hours (and hours), and found this one to be one of the biggest and best priced for the size. I also liked the knitted ribbing on it (I'm a knitter so the pattern was a consideration). When it arrived I was not disappointed. It props my legs up parallel to the chair I have it in front of, and is very sturdy when sat on. I've experienced other poufs that have a crunching sound when you sit on them; this one does not. The stuffing seems to be solid. I would not expect this to go flat, as other reviews on other poufs claim. This one seems to be the exception to that rule. I bought the midnight blue and it is a blue-gray. It goes perfectly with my living room decor! I may just buy another!!