We've had many cat trees over the years and have many to compare this one to. Unfortunately we've had it less then a month before it broke apart. Our eldest cat could not navigate from each of the levels as the design was poor - the stairs were obstacles. The baskets were too small compared to other trees we've had. It was not stable or sturdy. And the final disappointment was that two of the towers have actually broken off. One broke off of the box and another broke at the pillar (plastic part came out with the weight of cat). We are disappointed and now have to buy another tree just a month after purchasing this one.