We purchased the stools with the blue leather seat. I was tired of buying cheap stools and having to replace them every 3-4 years. So, I researched, read reviews and paid a bit more than in the past. These are worth it. Our OLD stools marred our tile. Once these came in, I cleaned the floor so it looked like new and put these stools in. They haven't made any marks on the floor. They are extremely sturdy. They look nice. I love the protection by the foot brace. It looks like the wood, so no one knows its there. I highly recommend these stools