I waited to review this one because when I first unpacked it I wasn't sure how durable it was going to be. We have it in a doorway between kitchen and dining room and the dog goes through it many times daily. My mother also passes through it frequently with her walker.  And it's holding up really well. I think having the beads tapered from top to bottom helps. Added bonus, it helps manage the heat between the kitchen and dining room as well.