We purchased this step stool to replace a different stool we used around the apartment, intending for both myself and my son to use it. I am 135 lb, and according to the other questionsanswers for this stool, it was supposed to handle a 200 lb load. However, the top step collapsed under my weight after a couple of uses. Luckily I was not injured. The MDF wood used on this step stool is certainly of questionable quality. One of the small feet even split as I was screwing it on. The small feet provide close to zero value since there is very little leftright instability anyway, so I was not worried and just left them off.

All-in-all, buyer beware. I have had a replacement shipped, and I will be reinforcing it before we put it into use! The size and design worked well for us, it’s just the quality of the wood that seems a little sub-par.